Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Engr. Muttaqha Rabe Darma has said the outcomes of the Renewed Hope Housing Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Summit would form a critical part of the ministry’s strategic plan aimed at transforming housing delivery and driving economic growth in Nigeria.
Darma made this known during a ministerial address during the second edition of the Renewed Hope Housing PPP Summit (2.0) held at the Shehu Musa Yar’Adua Centre, Abuja, recently.
The summit, themed ‘From Policy to Projects: Financing and Delivering Housing at Scale through PPPs,’ brought together key stakeholders from government institutions, private sector organisations, financial institutions, developers, and development partners to discuss sustainable housing solutions for Nigerians.
The minister disclosed that the ministry’s Strategic Plan would be officially unveiled by the end of May following the successful completion of consultations and engagements with departments and agencies under the ministry.
According to him, the strategic framework will provide clear direction for the implementation of housing policies and projects through effective collaboration with the private sector and other critical stakeholders. “Whatever plan we come up with, we will pursue diligently to ensure that it delivers meaningful results for Nigerians,” he stated.
Highlighting ongoing achievements under the Renewed Hope Housing Programme, the Minister revealed that ongoing constructions of housing units in Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos State, Lambu in Kano State and Karsana in Abuja, will be commissioned by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu upon completion.
The minister further stated that beyond completing existing projects, the Ministry intends to scale up housing delivery nationwide by building a sustainable housing framework anchored on strong PPP models, innovative financing mechanisms, and inclusive participation.
This he said would ensure that thousands of Nigerians become homeowners, as these housing projects continue to expand nationwide.
He noted that the projects have significantly contributed to job creation by engaging thousands of artisans, engineers, contractors, suppliers, and other professionals across the construction sector, while also stimulating economic activities in host communities.
Darma also announced that the ministry, in collaboration with the Renewed Hope Infrastructure Development Fund, was currently delivering 1,550 housing units for military personnel as part of efforts to improve the welfare and living conditions of members of the Armed Forces.
