Abuja: The Federal Government on Tuesday pledged that 15,000 homes would be available to 60,000 family members in three months. The Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Dr. Muttaqha Darma, made this known at the Renewed Hope Housing PPP Summit 2.0 in Abuja.
According to News Agency of Nigeria, the summit themed ‘From Policy to Projects Financing and Delivering Housing at Scale through PPP’ was organised by Shelter Advisory Services Limited. Dr. Darma assured Nigerians that in the next three months, 15,000 houses or more will be available for occupation by families, covering over 60,000 individuals based on an average of four people per family.
The minister emphasized that by next week, there would be an assessment of the availability of these 15,000 houses, with a commitment to ensure they are not just theoretical but available in practice. This initiative is part of President Bola Tinubu’s administration’s efforts to address the country’s housing deficit, moving from promises to practical, results-driven actions.
Dr. Darma, relatively new to the ministry, mentioned that he is reviewing briefings from departments and agencies to plan a comprehensive strategy for the sector. In addition, the Minister of Labour and Employment, Mohammed Dingyadi, underscored the importance of affordable and sustainable housing for national development, commending the summit for fostering dialogue among key stakeholders.
Dr. Olayemi Rotimi-Shodimu, the convener, highlighted the summit’s objective to bridge the gap between policies and tangible housing projects, recognizing Public-Private Partnerships as essential for mobilizing finance and delivering housing at scale. The summit aims to focus on structuring, financing, and implementing viable housing PPPs, with a practical approach to project pipelines and delivery models.
A key highlight of the event was the launch of the Renewed Hope Housing Magazine, which focuses on housing sector reforms and development initiatives in Nigeria.