As we celebrate this year’s Eid ul Adha, I extend my warmest greetings and heartfelt prayers to all Muslim faithful across Nigeria and around the world.
Eid reminds us of the timeless values of faith, sacrifice, compassion, humility and devotion to humanity. It is a season that calls us to strengthen the bonds of family, support the less privileged, and continue to pray for peace, unity and progress in our nation.
May Almighty Allah accept our sacrifices, forgive our shortcomings, and bless our homes and country with enduring peace, good health and abundant prosperity.
Wishing you and your loved ones a joyful and peaceful Eid celebration.
Eid Mubarak.
— Arc. Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, FNIA, FCIB
I have always believed that the best and enduring investments are in empowering individuals to become economically active and financially independent.
That is why I was so excited to witness the graduation of 500 Katsina indigenes from the 2-month intensive and comprehensive Artisan Training Programme organized by Family Homes Funds Limited in Katsina State — a programme that I was happy to facilitate for Katsina while serving as Honourable Minister of Housing and Urban Development.
For me, this programme represents more than just a graduation ceremony. It is about creating opportunities, restoring dignity through skills, and equipping young people with practical tools to build sustainable livelihoods for themselves and their families.
The training, supported by the African Development Bank under the Youth Entrepreneurship and Innovation Multi-Donor Trust Fund (YEI MDTF), covered high-demand vocational areas including carpentry, tiling, electrical installation, plumbing, painting, and masonry. Beyond classroom learning, the programme also provided mentorship, certification, stipends, starter toolkits, and pathways for site-based deployment — making it a truly holistic empowerment initiative.
I must sincerely commend Family Homes Funds Limited, particularly its Managing Director, Mukhtar Abdulmutallab, for the strong leadership and commitment demonstrated in ensuring the success of this initiative. I also deeply appreciate the African Development Bank for supporting a programme that directly impacts lives and strengthens the nation’s construction workforce.
I equally thank the dynamic and high performing Executive Governor of Katsina State His Excellency, Dikko Umaru Radda, Ph.D. CON for the tremendous support provided to the trainees throughout the programme, including accommodation, feeding, and security arrangements. Such collaboration is critical to achieving meaningful and lasting development outcomes.
This initiative aligns strongly with the vision behind the National Artisan Skills Acquisition Programme (NASAP), which we introduced during my time at the Ministry to create a structured national system for training, certifying, and onboarding skilled artisans into Nigeria’s housing and construction sector.
As Nigeria continues to pursue large-scale housing and infrastructure development, the demand for competent and certified artisans will continue to rise. Programmes like this therefore play an important role not only in addressing unemployment, but also in building the skilled workforce needed to support national development.
To encourage excellence and reward outstanding performance, I was also pleased to announce award prices for the best-performing graduates across the various trades totalling ₦5 million.
Congratulations once again to all 500 graduates. Your skills are your foundation. Remain focused, disciplined, and committed to excellence, and the opportunities ahead will be limitless.
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.
A Moment of Gratitude and Transition
Yesterday, I formally handed over the affairs of the Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development—marking a significant moment for me, both personally and professionally.
I am deeply grateful to His Excellency, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, for the confidence reposed in me to serve as Honourable Minister. The opportunity to contribute to the Renewed Hope Agenda—particularly in advancing access to affordable housing and strengthening urban development—has been one of the greatest honours of my public service journey.
My sincere appreciation also goes to the Executive Governor of Katsina State, Dikko Umar Radda, for his support and belief in my capacity to serve.
I thank the Hon. Minister of State Rt. Hon. Yusuf Ata, the Permanent Secretary, Dr. Shuaib Belgore, OON, the management, and the entire staff of the Ministry for their professionalism, dedication, and resilience.
I am equally grateful to my team of aides and to all our partners and stakeholders across the housing and built environment sector whose collaboration made our collective achievements possible.
As I handed over, I extended my best wishes to the incoming Honourable Minister and urged all stakeholders to accord him the same cooperation and support I was privileged to receive.
I leave office with a deep sense of fulfilment and remain optimistic about the future of Nigeria’s housing and urban development sector. The foundations laid will continue to yield results as we collectively advance the cause of decent and affordable housing for all Nigerians.
Thank you, and may God bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria. 🇳🇬
JUST IN: FG Approves Uniform Sale Prices for Renewed Hope Housing Estate Units.
The approved selling prices are as follows:
• One-bedroom semi-detached bungalow: ₦8.5 million
• Two-bedroom semi-detached bungalow: ₦11.5 million
• Three-bedroom semi-detached bungalow: ₦12.5 million