Mark Chieshe

Special Assistant to the Hon. Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Nigeria

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Dangiwa Chairs APC Daura Zonal Committee as Radda Pushes Consensus for Party Unity

Former Honourable Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Arc. Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, has been appointed Chairman of the APC Zonal Consensus Committee for the Daura Zone in Katsina State, positioning him at the heart of the party’s preparations for its forthcoming primaries.

The announcement was made at a high-level APC stakeholders’ meeting convened by the Governor of Katsina State, Dikko Umaru Radda, who called on party members to embrace unity, discipline, and collective responsibility as the party moves toward its primaries.

Governor Radda stressed that the adoption of a consensus approach—where necessary—follows consultations with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and is aimed at reducing internal disputes, strengthening party cohesion, and ensuring stability across party structures.

He urged aspirants to conduct themselves responsibly, cautioning against excessive spending and emphasizing that leadership must be driven by integrity, humility, and a genuine commitment to public service.

In his remarks, the APC State Chairman announced the constitution of key committees, including Consensus, Reconciliation, and Affirmation Committees, to guarantee a transparent, inclusive, and credible primary process. He expressed confidence that the consensus model—successfully adopted in other states—would deliver similar results in Katsina.

Dangiwa’s appointment as Chairman of the Daura Zonal Committee underscores his continued relevance and strategic role within the party’s structure, even after his recent exit from ministerial office.

The meeting was attended by top political figures, including ministers, members of the National and State Assemblies, party executives, and stakeholders from across all 34 local government areas of the state, reflecting broad-based engagement ahead of the primaries.

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PRESS RELEASE

April 21, 2026

DANGIWA THANKS PRESIDENT TINUBU FOR OPPORTUNITY TO SERVE NIGERIA

The Honourable Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Arc. Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, has expressed profound gratitude to His Excellency, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, for the opportunity to serve in the Federal Executive Council and contribute to the delivery of the Renewed Hope Agenda.

Reacting to the recent cabinet reshuffle approved by the President, Arc. Dangiwa described his time in office as a privilege and a call to national service, noting that he remains deeply honoured to have been entrusted with the responsibility of leading reforms in Nigeria’s housing and urban development sector.

“I wish to sincerely thank Mr. President for the confidence he reposed in me to serve as Honourable Minister of Housing and Urban Development. It has been a rare privilege to contribute to the advancement of policies and programmes aimed at expanding access to affordable housing for Nigerians,” he said.

The outgoing Minister noted that under the leadership of President Tinubu, the Ministry recorded significant strides in repositioning the housing sector as a key driver of economic growth, job creation, and social inclusion. He highlighted the rollout of the Renewed Hope Housing Programme, the strengthening of public-private partnerships in housing delivery, and ongoing reforms in land administration and housing finance as key milestones achieved during his tenure.

Arc. Dangiwa also expressed appreciation to members of the Federal Executive Council, colleagues in government, heads of housing institutions, development partners, and staff of the Ministry for their support and collaboration throughout his time in office.

“I am grateful to my colleagues in the Federal Executive Council, stakeholders across the housing value chain, and the dedicated staff of the Ministry and its agencies for their commitment and hard work. Together, we laid strong foundations for a more structured and sustainable housing delivery system in Nigeria,” he added.

While acknowledging the directive to hand over in line with the President’s decision, he assured of a smooth and orderly transition, reaffirming his commitment to the continued success of the Ministry and the broader objectives of the Renewed Hope Agenda.

He further extended his best wishes to the incoming leadership, expressing confidence that the Ministry will continue to build on the progress made and accelerate delivery in the sector.

Arc. Dangiwa reaffirmed his commitment to national development and pledged to continue supporting efforts that advance housing, infrastructure, and economic growth in Nigeria.

Signed:
Mark Chieshe
Special Assistant (Media & Strategy)
to the Honourable Minister of Housing and Urban Development

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FEDERAL MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT

Press Release
Friday, February 13, 2026

Tinubu Set To Kick off A Historic 500,000 Housing Unit MEGA RENEWED HOPE CITY In FCT/Nassarawa Uban Corridor

•⁠ ⁠Mega Renewed Hope City to Transform FCT/Nassarawa Growth Corridor - Dangiwa

The Honourable Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Arc. Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, has announced that the Federal Government is set to commence a historic 500,000-housing-unit MEGA RENEWED HOPE CITY within the FCT/Nasarawa urban corridor — one of the largest master-planned housing developments in Nigeria’s history.

The Minister made this disclosure during an inspection visit to Aso-B in Mararaba, Nasarawa State, the proposed site for the MEGA RENEWED HOPE CITY.

Spanning approximately 5,000 hectares and strategically located between Abuja and Nasarawa State, the MEGA RENEWED HOPE CITY is conceived as a modern, integrated urban district designed to significantly increase housing supply, strengthen critical infrastructure, stimulate economic activity, and support the long-term spatial development strategy of the Federal Capital Territory.

The project lies within a key urban expansion corridor, sharing boundaries with NAF Valley, Nyanya, Guruku, and the NHA Housing Scheme at Mpape. Its location is pivotal to the Federal Government’s strategy to decongest central Abuja while creating structured, sustainable residential and commercial alternatives through coordinated urban planning.

The master plan outlines six major districts — Kabuso, Guruku, Yelwa, Gbagalape, A.A. Sule, and Kudu. Each district will feature:
•⁠ ⁠Affordable and mixed-income residential communities
•⁠ ⁠Commercial and business hubs
•⁠ ⁠Schools and healthcare facilities
•⁠ ⁠Recreational and green spaces
•⁠ ⁠Integrated public utilities and modern infrastructure

The MEGA RENEWED HOPE CITY is being delivered under a structured Public–Private Partnership (PPP) framework, bringing together relevant government institutions and private sector partners with clearly defined roles to ensure efficiency, accountability, and long-term sustainability.

Under the framework:
•⁠ ⁠The Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development will provide overall coordination and development oversight.
•⁠ ⁠The Federal Ministry of Finance will support financing arrangements.
•⁠ ⁠The Federal Ministry of Works will be responsible for major road infrastructure.

According to Minister Dangiwa, the MEGA RENEWED HOPE CITY aligns squarely with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, particularly in its commitment to:
•⁠ ⁠Expanding access to affordable housing at scale
•⁠ ⁠Decongesting Abuja and improving urban liveability
•⁠ ⁠Delivering climate-responsive and resilient infrastructure
•⁠ ⁠Creating jobs and stimulating economic growth
•⁠ ⁠Promoting sustainable urban planning and environmental stewardship

“This MEGA RENEWED HOPE CITY represents a transformative step in structured urban expansion. It is about building inclusive, resilient, economically vibrant communities that will serve both present and future generations,” the Minister stated.

He further emphasised that adequate compensation and comprehensive stakeholder engagement will be ensured before full project commencement, reaffirming the Ministry’s commitment to fairness, transparency, and community inclusion.

His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, is expected to perform the foundation-laying ceremony for the MEGA RENEWED HOPE CITY — marking a defining milestone in Nigeria’s housing and urban transformation journey and underscoring the administration’s resolve to unlock new growth corridors and accelerate infrastructure development nationwide.
@MSIngawa

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Director Press and Public Relations

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Happy 63rd Birthday to our Honourable Minister, Arc. Ahmed Musa Dangiwa fnia, fcib.

Dear Sir, we thank God for your life and celebrate you today. It has been a privilege working under your leadership and witnessing your steady, thoughtful approach to service, reform, and institution-building.

Your clarity of vision, calm leadership style, and commitment to doing things the right way continue to inspire us. We are grateful for your guidance and for the opportunity to contribute to the important work you are leading.

We wish you good health, continued strength, and many more years of impactful service to our nation.

May this new year bring you joy, peace, and even greater accomplishments.

Mark Chieshe
SA, Media & Strategy @MSIngawa

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FROM DESERT TO DISTRICT: WHAT AL BARSHA REVEALS ABOUT HOUSING, LAND REFORM, AND NIGERIA’S NEXT CHAPTER - By Mark Chieshe

While in Dubai for the 2026 World Governments Summit in Madinat, staying in Al Barsha naturally prompts reflection on Nigeria’s own transformation journey���and the opportunity ahead.

Al Barsha’s story is instructive. As recently as 2000, it was largely undeveloped land. What changed was deliberate planning, infrastructure-first investment, clear land governance, and policies that welcomed capital and people. Today, it stands as a dense, mixed-use, opportunity-rich district.

Nigeria sits at a similar moment.

Across our cities—from Abuja and Lagos to Kano, Port Harcourt, and emerging urban corridors—we have vast underutilised land, rapid population growth, and a young, mobile workforce. What we need, just as Dubai demonstrated, is structured urban planning, serviced land, predictable land administration, and housing delivery at scale.

This is exactly what the Renewed Hope Agenda seeks to unlock in partnership with State Governments, who are the real owners of land in the country. Under the focused leadership of the Honourable Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Arc. Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, housing and urban development are being repositioned as economic infrastructure—driven by land reforms, upfront infrastructure planning, and clearly structured public–private partnerships.

When land is titled, infrastructure is planned upfront, and capital is properly mobilised, cities don’t grow by accident—they grow by design.

Al Barsha shows what is possible in one generation.
Nigeria’s task is to replicate that logic at scale—turning land into cities, cities into engines of jobs, and housing into a platform for economic growth.

That is the real lesson from Dubai—and the real opportunity for Nigeria. State Governments must key into the national housing and urban development reforms as major landowners to turn our country into cities of growth.
#RenewedHopeAgenda #UrbanTransformation #NigeriaDevelopment #HousingAndGrowth #LandReform #WGS2026 @MSIngawa

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The Khuzam District, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – Lessons for Nigeria

By Mark Chieshe, Special Assistant to the Hon. Minister of Housing and Urban Development

Last week, standing amidst the rising towers and sprawling green corridors of the Khuzam District in Riyadh, the air felt different. It wasn’t just the desert breeze; it was the palpable energy of a nation that has mastered the "Science of Delivery."

Our mission, following a successful participation at the Real Estate Future Forum (RFF) 2026, was to see firsthand how the Saudi National Housing Company (NHC) is turning ambitious blueprints into lived realities. The visit began at the NHC Headquarters, where the leadership provided the Hon. Minister, Arc. Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, with an immersive briefing on the entire design layout of the Khuzam destination.

Admittedly, the sheer size and scale of the Khuzam project are staggering, far exceeding the current scope of the Renewed Hope Cities and Estates. We are looking at an investment exceeding SAR 3.3 billion ($880 million) across a single 228,000 m�� mixed-use project—part of a wider district meant to house hundreds of thousands.

However, as the Hon. Minister noted during our inspection of the already completed residential phases, it is not the volume of cash that offers the greatest lesson, but the volume of ambition and the precision of the system.

1. The Supremacy of the Masterplan
In Khuzam, they don’t build houses; they build ecosystems. Seeing the design layout revealed a level of meticulous masterplanning that ensures infrastructure (roads, electricity, water etc), schools, hospitals, and parks are ready before the first resident moves in. They adopt a "whole-of-society" approach. Masterplanning is the antidote to urban slums; it ensures that growth is intentional, sustainable, and high-value.

2. Mobilizing Private Capital at Scale
The Khuzam project is a masterclass in private sector mobilization. By partnering with international giants like Hassan Allam Holding from Egypt, the NHC has unlocked nearly $900 million in non-government funding for just one segment of the district. This is the cornerstone of our strategy that the Hon. Minister is trying to scale and enlarge so we can take on more expansive projects: the government cannot fund the housing gap alone. We are creating the avenues for private developers to lead the charge, ensuring that the "Renewed Hope" vision is powered by a robust, market-driven engine.

3. A Clear and Predictable Regulatory Environment
One thing was evident as we toured the built areas: developers are confident because the rules are clear. A transparent regulatory environment is what brought Egyptian and Saudi firms together in this district. For Nigeria, our focus is now on streamlining land titles and digitizing approvals. When the "rules of the game" are predictable, investors flock to the market.

4. Lead with Infrastructure
Perhaps the most visible lesson was that infrastructure precedes habitation. The NHC ensures that roads, power, and water are "plug-and-play." By taking on the heavy lifting of primary infrastructure, the government de-risks the project for developers and lowers the entry cost for citizens. This "Infrastructure-First" model is exactly what the Hon. Minister has embedded into the Renewed Hope Housing Programme and working to scale.

A Call to Our State Governors
A critical takeaway from this visit is the role of land ownership. In Nigeria, the Land Use Act vests land in the Governors. For the "Renewed Hope" agenda to succeed, States must adopt this "Whole-of-Society" approach to urban development. It is important for State Governments to move beyond selling isolated plots of land and instead embrace integrated masterplanning.

By providing encumbrance-free land and primary infrastructure, States can attract the kind of billion-dollar investments we saw in Riyadh, transforming their capitals into modern, organized cities.

As I departed Riyadh to Dubai, UAE for a UN Habitat function, the Hon. Minister charged that: We may not yet match the $880 million scale of a single Saudi district, but we can—and must—match their their ambition, masterplanning and discipline. @MSIngawa

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PRESS RELEASE
January 31 2026

Dangiwa Leads Nigerian Housing Delegation on Strategic Visit to New Murabba Office, Explores Large-Scale Urban Development Partnerships

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — The Honourable Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Arc. Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, has led a Nigerian housing delegation on a strategic courtesy and technical visit to the New Murabba Development Company Office in Riyadh, following Nigeria’s participation at the 2026 Real Estate Future Forum.

The delegation comprised the Managing Director of Family Homes Funds Limited, Mr. Abdul Mutallab Mukhtar, senior officials of the Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development, and a group of private sector real estate developers, as part of Nigeria’s broader investor engagement and global knowledge-exchange drive in housing and urban development.

The Nigerian delegation was received by the senior management team of New Murabba, led by its Chief Executive Officer, Michael Dyke, who provided an in-depth briefing on the vision, scale, governance model, financing architecture, and phased delivery strategy of the New Murabba project—one of the largest and most ambitious urban development initiatives currently underway in the Middle East.

New Murabba is a flagship downtown city project located in northwest Riyadh and developed under Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 framework. The project covers approximately 19 square kilometres and is planned to deliver over 25 million square metres of built-up floor area upon completion.

The master-planned city is designed to accommodate:

· Over 100,000 residential units
· More than 9,000 hotel rooms
· Large-scale office, retail, leisure, and community facilities
· Extensive public realm and green spaces integrated into the urban fabric
At the centre of the development is The Mukaab, an iconic cubic structure measuring approximately 400 metres on each side, envisioned as a global destination combining immersive digital experiences, cultural attractions, hospitality, and commercial uses. The project is being delivered through a tightly coordinated institutional framework, blending public leadership with private sector execution and long-term capital mobilisation.

Discussions during the visit focused on:

· Delivery of large-scale, master-planned cities
· Integrated infrastructure and land-use planning
· Innovative financing and investment structures
· Public-Private Partnership (PPP) models
· Institutional coordination and risk-sharing frameworks
· Phased development strategies to manage scale and complexity
Speaking during the engagement, Arc. Dangiwa said Nigeria is deliberately engaging global best-practice projects to strengthen its housing and urban development delivery systems.

“Nigeria’s Renewed Hope Housing Programme is focused on scale, structure, and sustainability. Visiting New Murabba provides a clear, practical example of how large, complex cities can be planned, financed, governed, and delivered in a coordinated way,” the Minister said.

“We are particularly interested in how strong public institutions work with private developers, how risks are shared, and how delivery discipline is maintained across such a large development footprint. These lessons are highly relevant as Nigeria scales housing delivery, urban renewal, and new city development,” he added.

In his remarks, New Murabba CEO, Michael Dyke, welcomed the Nigerian delegation and highlighted the value of international technical exchange.

“New Murabba is being developed as a future-ready downtown anchored on integrated planning, long-term investment thinking, and strong governance. We are pleased to engage with Nigeria’s housing leadership and explore areas of continued dialogue and technical exchange, particularly with fast-growing economies facing similar urbanisation pressures,” Dyke said.

The Managing Director of Family Homes Funds Limited also underscored the relevance of New Murabba’s delivery approach to Nigeria’s social and affordable housing objectives, noting the importance of financing innovation, phased delivery, and alignment between public policy and private execution.

The visit concluded with mutual expressions of interest in continued engagement, structured technical knowledge exchange, and exploration of potential areas of collaboration between Nigerian housing institutions, private developers, and Saudi-based development partners.

The engagement forms part of Nigeria’s broader strategy to translate insights from the 2026 Real Estate Future Forum into practical reforms, scalable partnerships, and measurable delivery outcomes under the Renewed Hope Agenda.

Signed

Mark Chieshe

Special Assistant Media & Strategy to Hon. Minister
Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development @MSIngawa

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PRESS RELEASE

Nigeria, Saudi Arabia Deepen Housing Development Cooperation at 2026 Real Estate Future Forum

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 30 January 2026: As part of Nigeria’s investor engagement on the sidelines of the 2026 Real Estate Future Forum (RFF 2026) in Riyadh, the Honourable Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Arc. Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, held a high-level bilateral meeting with the Saudi Arabian Minister of Municipal and Rural Affairs and Housing (MOMRAH), Majed bin Abdullah Al-Hogail, alongside senior officials of the Ministry.

During the meeting, Arc. Dangiwa presented Nigeria’s flagship Renewed Hope Housing Programme, highlighting its scale, structured delivery architecture, and strong alignment with private capital. He also showcased the Federal Government’s Building Materials Manufacturing Hubs initiative, aimed at accelerating local production, reducing construction costs, creating jobs, and strengthening Nigeria’s construction value chain.

“Nigeria is positioning housing not just as a social good, but as a major driver of economic growth, industrialisation, and investment,” Arc. Dangiwa said. “Under the Renewed Hope Housing Programme, we are delivering homes at scale across income segments, supported by clear policies, bankable PPP frameworks, and strong demand fundamentals.”

He added that Nigeria is actively seeking strategic partnerships with credible Saudi institutions and firms.

“We are keen to deepen collaboration with the Kingdom through MOMRAH and to be introduced to reputable Saudi developers, manufacturers, financiers, and technology partners who are ready to enter the Nigerian market. Our Building Materials Manufacturing Hubs, in particular, offer a compelling opportunity for Saudi investors to participate in local production and long-term value creation,” the Minister noted.
In his response, Minister Al-Hogail welcomed Nigeria’s reform-oriented housing agenda and expressed openness to enhanced institutional cooperation between both countries.

“Saudi Arabia recognises the scale of Nigeria’s housing demand and the seriousness of the reforms being undertaken to unlock private investment,” Minister Al-Hogail said. “There are clear areas of synergy between our housing and urban development objectives, especially in large-scale housing delivery, construction technologies, and local manufacturing.”

He further noted that MOMRAH would support engagement with relevant Saudi stakeholders.

“We see value in facilitating connections between Nigerian counterparts and reputable Saudi entities with the experience, capital, and technical capacity to contribute meaningfully to Nigeria’s housing and construction sector,” he added.

The meeting reinforces Nigeria’s strategy of leveraging global platforms such as RFF 2026 to mobilise investment, share best practices, and forge strategic alliances that accelerate housing delivery and industrial development under the Renewed Hope Agenda.

The Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development will continue follow-up engagements with MOMRAH and prospective Saudi partners to translate the discussions into concrete investment pathways and project-level collaborations in Nigeria.

Signed

Mark Chieshe
Special Assistant Media & Strategy to Hon. Minister
Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development @MSIngawa

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NEWS UPDATE
Day 2 – Real Estate Future Forum, Saudi Arabia

Dangiwa Charges Nigerian Delegation to Act as Change Agents, Translate Global Lessons into State-Level Delivery

27th January 2026 – Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: The Honourable Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Arc. Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, has urged members of the Nigerian delegation attending the Real Estate Future Forum to move beyond observation and actively translate lessons from the Forum into concrete reforms and delivery outcomes at home.

The Minister made the call on Day 2 of the Forum during a meeting with the Nigerian delegation, comprising senior Federal officials, State representatives, and private sector stakeholders, convened to take stock of key learnings midway through the three-day international event.

The Nigerian delegation included the Managing Director of Family Homes Funds Limited, Mr. Abdul Mutallab Mukhtar, representatives from States such as Lagos, Rivers, and Taraba, as well as private sector players, including Pison, real estate developers, and real estate law firms.

According to the Minister, Nigeria’s participation at the Forum is purposeful and strategic. “Our presence here is not symbolic. We are not here to observe from the sidelines. We are here to learn, engage, and reposition Nigeria — and our States — for the future of real estate and urban development,” he stated.

Arc. Dangiwa noted that discussions and case studies at the Forum clearly show that countries attracting serious real estate investment are those that have moved beyond fragmented projects to structured systems, predictable rules, and credible pipelines of bankable developments.

He challenged members of the delegation to reflect critically on what they had learned since the opening day of the Forum, the conversations they had engaged in, and the ideas or models that could reshape housing delivery, land management, and private capital mobilisation in Nigeria.

The Minister emphasised that all delegates must see themselves as change agents, stressing that the real work would begin after returning home. “What we pick up here must translate into better policies, faster approvals, clearer frameworks, and more effective delivery on the ground,” he said.

Highlighting ongoing efforts at the Federal level, Arc. Dangiwa explained that the Ministry is deliberately aligning housing policy, land reforms, housing finance, and Public-Private Partnership (PPP) structures into one coherent national housing delivery system. However, he underscored that States remain the primary arena for implementation.

“Investors are not just asking about Nigeria. They want clarity on specific States — land availability, titling, planning certainty, and execution capacity,” he noted.

He therefore urged State representatives to begin rethinking their investment readiness by reducing friction in land and planning processes, improving certainty, and moving from policy promises to bankable, investable projects.

As the Forum enters its final day, the Minister encouraged the delegation to engage more actively, ask deeper questions, build networks, and learn aggressively, with the goal of returning to Nigeria better informed, better aligned, and more determined to transform housing and urban development delivery nationwide.

Signed:
Mark Chieshe
Special Assistant, Media & Strategy
to the Honourable Minister of Housing and Urban Development

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PRESS RELEASE
FEDERAL MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT
January 26, 2026

Dangiwa Pitches Nigeria’s Renewed Hope Housing Programme to Global Investors at 2026 Saudi Real Estate Forum in Riyadh

The Honourable Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Arc. Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, has called on global investors and real estate developers to partner with Nigeria in scaling housing delivery under the Renewed Hope Housing Programme, describing the country’s housing market as one of the largest, most immediate, and most bankable demand opportunities in Africa.

The Minister made this pitch in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, while speaking as a panellist at the 2026 Saudi Real Estate Forum (RFF 2026), held at the Four Seasons Hotel, Riyadh Kingdom Centre, during a high-level panel session on “Building Strong Foundations: The Role of Government in Real Estate.”

The session, held on Monday, 26 January 2026, brought together senior public sector leaders and policy-makers from Africa and Asia, including, Hon. Judith Nabakooba, Minister of Lands, Housing and Urban Development, Uganda; H.E. Dr. Theng Chan Sangvar, Secretary of State, Ministry of Land Management, Cambodia; with the panel moderated by Mr. Rami Rafih.

In his remarks, Arc. Dangiwa stated that Nigeria’s housing strategy under the Renewed Hope Agenda is built on a clear affordability benchmark: no household should spend more than one-third of its income on housing, whether through rent or mortgage.

He explained that the Renewed Hope Housing Programme adopts an income-based framework to ensure that housing products align with citizens’ real earning realities. Under this structure, Nigeria is delivering:

Renewed Hope Cities for higher-income earners,
Renewed Hope Estates for middle-income families, and
Social Housing for low to no-income Nigerians.
The Minister emphasized that affordability must be treated as a practical delivery standard—not a slogan—stressing that the Programme is designed around what Nigerians can actually pay.

Arc. Dangiwa noted that government must intervene most strongly in segments where private markets will not naturally provide solutions—particularly for low-income citizens.

He disclosed that the Programme prioritises Nigerians with the greatest need, including vulnerable groups such as internally displaced persons (IDPs), and revealed that under the Renewed Hope Social Estates initiative, 30% of housing units will be delivered free to support people who require urgent housing stability.

The Minister stated that the private sector fits most strongly in the segments where projects remain commercially viable—especially the Renewed Hope Cities and parts of the Renewed Hope Estates—which provide clearer pathways for market-based investment and returns.

He assured investors that government’s role is to de-risk housing delivery by addressing constraints only the public sector can resolve, including: land readiness, supporting infrastructure, and improvements to approvals and delivery processes that reduce cost and shorten timelines.

On risk-sharing, the Minister explained that the approach remains simple and practical: government takes on risks it can control—such as land and right-of-way—while private partners focus on construction, operations, and financing.

In closing, Arc. Dangiwa stressed that Nigeria’s housing demand is “massive and immediate,” noting that Renewed Hope Cities are already delivering in Abuja, Kano and Lagos, demonstrating that the Programme is not theoretical but is active, market-facing, and scalable.

He urged investors not to remain on the sidelines, stating that Nigeria’s message is clear: “Don’t come and watch — come and partner with us to deliver at scale.”

Signed:
Mark Chieshe

Special Assistant, Media & Strategy to Hon. Minister @MSIngawa

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What UK Housing Policy Reinforced for Nigeria’s Renewed Hope Housing Programme
In my short time in London, I paid close attention and did some research on how the UK treats housing—and one lesson keeps standing out: housing here is not handled as a one-off project. It is run like a full system.

What I mean is simple: planning rules, delivery finance, consumer protection, and housing standards all move together. And honestly, the more I see it in practice, the more I understand why Nigeria must keep building a coordinated housing delivery framework under the Renewed Hope Housing Programme being championed by Arc. Ahmed Musa Dangiwa.

In the UK, housing delivery is strongly guided by national policy. The National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF)sets out how local authorities should plan for housing and sustainable development, and it has been updated recently as part of ongoing reforms to improve housing delivery.

What also impressed me is how the UK uses dedicated delivery institutions, not just policy statements. For example, Homes England helps drive delivery, and the government backs affordable housing through the Affordable Homes Programme, with large public funding committed to deliver tens of thousands of homes through structured partnerships.

But beyond supply and finance, what really struck me is how seriously they take resident protection and housing quality. The Social Housing (Regulation) Act 2023 has strengthened consumer regulation, with changes taking effect from 1 April 2024—making regulation more proactive and standards-driven.

Then there is the rental market. The UK is reforming the private rental system through the Renters’ Rights Act, including major changes to strengthen security for renters, with implementation starting 1 May 2026.

And finally, I noticed that housing policy here is not separated from energy and sustainability anymore. The UK’s Warm Homes Plan commits major funding to improve home energy performance, reduce energy bills, and upgrade millions of homes—because affordability is not only about the rent or mortgage, it is also about the cost of living in the home.

So when I connect these lessons to Nigeria, I see exactly why the Renewed Hope Housing Programme is such a big deal.

Because Renewed Hope is not just “building houses.” It is building a housing system—through Renewed Hope Cities, Renewed Hope Estates, and Social Housing—while also pushing the bigger reforms that make delivery sustainable: land administration improvements, structured PPP pipelines, stronger investor confidence, and quality-driven housing delivery.

For me, the takeaway from London is clear:
· If we want housing at scale, we need planning certainty
· If we want faster delivery, we need credible institutions and finance
· If we want public trust, we must strengthen consumer protection and quality control
· If we want true affordability, we must think long-term—sustainability and running costs matter

That is the direction Nigeria is moving in, and that is why the Renewed Hope Housing Programme must be supported, strengthened, and scaled.

Because housing is not just shelter.

Housing is jobs. Housing is stability. Housing is dignity. Housing is national growth.
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HON. MINISTER DANGIWA'S NEW YEAR MESSAGE

As we enter a new year, I give thanks to Almighty God for His grace over our nation, and I warmly wish every Nigerian peace, progress, and renewed hope in the year ahead.

The past year has been one of adjustment and sacrifice for many families. Yet, it has also been a year in which we laid important foundations for the future — building systems that will deliver real and lasting benefits under the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR.

In the housing and urban development sector, our focus has been to move from intentions to implementation — matching reform with delivery.

Under the Renewed Hope Housing Programme, we are delivering more than 10,000 housing units across 15 states nationwide — including landmark Renewed Hope City projects in Abuja, Lagos, Kano, and other locations.

These projects are creating jobs, stimulating local economies, and giving more Nigerians access to safe, inclusive, and well-planned communities.

To ensure that low-income households are not left behind, we have designed the Renewed Hope Social Housing Programme, which will deliver 77,400 homes — with 100 units in every Local Government Area across the country.

To further reduce the cost of housing, we also advanced plans to establish building materials manufacturing hubsacross all six geopolitical zones, helping to reduce import dependence, cut construction costs, deepen local production, and create new jobs.

Alongside housing delivery, we intensified work on the National Urban Renewal and Slum Upgrade Programme. More than 150 interventions have been completed across the six geopolitical zones — including roads, drainage, water supply, power, sanitation, schools, and community facilities — to uplift underserved communities and improve the quality of life for our people.

Finally, through the National Land Registration, Documentation and Titling Programme (Land4Growth), we have set in motion far-reaching land reforms to digitise land records, simplify titling, strengthen tenure security, and unlock land as capital — positioning Nigeria to tap into billions of dollars in productive investment.

These achievements reflect our commitment to build not just houses, but communities of dignity — supported by strong institutions, partnerships, data, and technology.

In the new year, we will consolidate these gains and work even harder to:
• expand affordable homeownership,
• deepen urban renewal,
• grow local building industries,
• modernise land administration and titling, and
• create more jobs across the housing value chain.

I ask for your continued support, patience, and prayers. With unity, discipline, and faith in God, we can transform our cities, uplift our communities, and ensure that every Nigerian has a fair opportunity to live with dignity.

I wish you and your families a peaceful, prosperous, and hopeful New Year.
God bless you.
God bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

— Hon. Minister of Housing and Urban Development @MSIngawa

[Mark Chieshe @Mark_Chieshe]

2026 will be the best year ever. And as it will be for me, so I pray for you all.

As we begin this new year, my faith is simple: God is on our side. Whatever we faced before, we will rise above it. We will overcome, grow stronger, succeed, and live more purposefully — touching lives and making a real difference.

I also believe this for Nigeria.

Yes, times are tough — but these challenges are becoming foundations for growth. Out of pressure will come progress. Out of sacrifice will come opportunity. Nigeria is on the path to greatness, and each of us has a role to play.

Here’s to a year of courage, clarity, favor, and impact.
May God guide our steps and make our efforts count.

Happy New Year — the best is ahead.

[Mark Chieshe @Mark_Chieshe]

A Ministry on the Rise: How Awards, Reforms, and Results Are Repositioning Housing Under the Renewed Hope Agenda

By Mark Chieshe, Special Assistant to the Hon. Minister, Media & Strategy

In public governance, awards matter not as symbols of prestige alone, but as independent validations of systems working, reforms taking root, and leadership translating vision into results.

The recent sweep of national recognitions by the Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development offers a compelling case study of what focused leadership, institutional reform, and disciplined execution can achieve under the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

Under the leadership of the Honourable Minister, Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, the Ministry has emerged as one of the most reform-driven and performance-oriented MDAs in the Federal Civil Service—earning accolades across digital governance, service delivery, institutional leadership, and workforce engagement.

Awards as Evidence of Reform, Not Coincidence
The Ministry’s recognition by the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (OHCSF), SERVICOM, and the Federal Civil Service Games Festival is significant not because of their number, but because of what they collectively signify: a Ministry undergoing deliberate transformation.

At the centre of this transformation is the OHCSF “Go Live Category Award”, conferred on the Permanent Secretary, Shuaib Belgore, for successfully transitioning the Ministry to a fully paperless operation. This was achieved through the full implementation of Enterprise Content Management (ECM) on 30 September 2025—placing the Ministry firmly within the objectives of the Federal Civil Service Strategy and Implementation Plan 2021–2025 (FCSSIP25).

In a civil service long constrained by manual processes and bureaucratic bottlenecks, the move to a digital-first workflow is not merely administrative—it is structural reform. It improves speed, transparency, auditability, and institutional memory. More importantly, it signals readiness for scale, a critical requirement for a Ministry driving nationwide housing delivery, land reforms, and urban renewal.

SERVICOM Recognition: Citizens at the Centre
Equally telling is the Ministry’s emergence as the Second Best Ministerial SERVICOM Unit (Ministry Team A) nationwide, alongside the Supportive CEO Award presented to the Permanent Secretary for strengthening service delivery systems.
SERVICOM awards are among the most rigorous in the civil service ecosystem, focusing squarely on citizen experience, responsiveness, accountability, and internal service standards.

That the Ministry excelled here underscores a deeper institutional shift: from policy formulation alone to people-centred delivery.
This achievement was further reinforced by the recognition of the Head of Reform Coordination and Service Improvement as SERVICOM 2025 Best Nodal Officer (Ministry Team A)—a testament to the quality of reform leadership and coordination within the Ministry.

Leadership That Aligns Vision, Systems, and People
At the heart of these outcomes is a leadership model that aligns ministerial vision with administrative execution.

Dangiwa’s leadership has been defined by clarity of purpose: positioning housing not as a social afterthought, but as an economic enabler, a jobs generator, and a tool for national stability under the Renewed Hope Agenda. This vision demands institutions that are agile, data-driven, and service-oriented.

Complementing this is the administrative leadership of the Permanent Secretary, whose emphasis on teamwork, accountability, and systems reform has ensured that policy ambition is matched by institutional capacity. The awards jointly recognising the Ministry, the Minister, and the Permanent Secretary reflect this rare alignment between political leadership and bureaucratic excellence.

Performance Beyond the Office: Building a Winning Culture
The Ministry’s performance extended beyond policy and administration into workforce engagement and morale, as evidenced by its 10-medal haul (four gold, three silver, three bronze) at the Federal Civil Service Games Festival in Yola, Adamawa State.

While sporting achievements may appear symbolic, they point to something deeper: team cohesion, morale, and a culture of excellence. High-performing institutions are built not only on systems, but on motivated people who feel valued and part of a winning organisation.

What This Means for the Renewed Hope Agenda
Collectively, these awards position the Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development as a model MDA under President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda—demonstrating that reform is not theoretical, but measurable.

They show that:
• Digital transformation in government is achievable.
• Service delivery standards can be raised with the right leadership.
• Institutional reform can coexist with large-scale programme delivery.
• Public service excellence can be recognised, replicated, and sustained.

As Nigeria confronts complex housing, land, and urbanisation challenges, the Ministry’s trajectory sends a clear message: with disciplined leadership, clear vision, and empowered institutions, government can deliver—credibly and at scale.

Ultimately, these awards reflect the clear-sighted and deliberate manner in which the Ministry is implementing the Renewed Hope Agenda for Housing and Urban Development—translating presidential vision into practical reforms, stronger institutions, and measurable outcomes that directly improve how government serves Nigerians.