By Taiwo Ajayi
In a recent interview on the Good Morning Nigeria programme on the NTA Network, Nigeria’s Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Arc. Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, reiterated his commitment to the Renewed Hope Agenda for Housing and Urban Development as envisaged by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
“We are not just concerned about increasing the housing stock, but also deeply committed to ensuring that Nigerians have decent places to call home,” Dangiwa said.
He also highlighted key priorities for the housing and urban sector, including the plan to create Renewed Hope Cities across Nigeria, starting with a first phase of 40,000 housing units across all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory. He also emphasized the commitment to strengthening the institutional capacity of the Ministry and its agencies, reviewing extant laws that no longer serve their purpose, and completing all abandoned projects in the country.
Dangiwa’s interview comes at a time when Nigeria is grappling with a housing deficit of over 22 million units. The Renewed Hope Agenda for Housing and Urban Development is a bold and ambitious plan to address this deficit and provide affordable and quality housing to all Nigerians.
Here are some of the key takeaways from Dangiwa’s interview:
The Tinubu administration is committed to the Renewed Hope Agenda for Housing and Urban Development.
Key priorities for the housing and urban sector include the creation of Renewed Hope Cities, strengthening institutional capacity, and completing abandoned projects.
The private sector is expected to play a huge role in achieving the government’s goals.
“We are not just concerned about increasing the housing stock, but also deeply committed to ensuring that Nigerians have decent places to call home,” Dangiwa said.
The Tinubu administration is genuinely concerned about the housing and urban sector and will drive the much-needed change and development that Nigerians so dearly need.
The Renewed Hope Agenda for Housing and Urban Development is a welcome development for Nigeria. If successfully implemented, it will have a significant impact on the lives of millions of Nigerians and help to create a more prosperous and equitable society.
