The Ministry of Housing and Urban Development in Nigeria was initially part of the Ministry of Works before becoming a standalone entity under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
This change occurred in 2023 due to a renewed focus on housing and urban development. However, the ministry’s main goal is to provide affordable housing, promote sustainable urban development, and provide easy access to land for citizens.
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List Of Ministers Of Housing And Urban Development In Nigeria From 2023 Till Date
Name | Term In Office | Party | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
Arc. Ahmed Musa Dangiwa | 2023 - Present | APC | Focused on affordable housing, urban development, and strategic housing reforms. |
Agencies Under Federal Ministry Of Housing And Urban Development
Here is a list of agencies under the Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development in Nigeria:
- Federal Housing Authority (FHA)
- Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN)
- Urban Development Bank of Nigeria (UDBN)
- National Housing Fund (NHF)
- National Sites and Services Programme
- Federal Public Assets Management
- Urban Renewal and Slum Upgrading Programme
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Who Is The Newly Appointed Minister Of Housing And Urban Development In Nigeria?
The new Minister of Housing and Urban Development in Nigeria is Ahmed Musa Dangiwa. He took office on August 21, 2023, under President Bola Tinubu’s administration.
Dangiwa succeeded Babatunde Fashola and is currently serving alongside Abdullahi Tijjani Gwarzo, the Minister of State. Dangiwa is a well-respected architect and politician with a long history of public service.
He was once the Managing Director of the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN) from 2015 to 2022, a role in which he significantly contributed to housing reforms and financial improvements in Nigeria’s mortgage sector.
During his time at FMBN, Dangiwa led efforts to mobilize over 279 billion Naira in contributions to the National Housing Fund (NHF), boosting access to affordable housing loans and home renovation programs for Nigerians. However, Dangiwa’s career began in architecture.
He earned both a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Architecture from Ahmadu Bello University and also completed studies at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.
His architectural expertise has been applied through different roles, including his work at TRIAD Associates and AM Design Consults.
He has also held leadership positions in construction and mortgage finance companies, such as Jarlo International and Sahel Mortgage Finance Bank.
One of Dangiwa’s notable achievements at FMBN was expanding housing opportunities for Nigerians living abroad through the introduction of the Diaspora Mortgage Loan.
This initiative was created to help Nigerians working overseas invest in homes back in Nigeria without being exploited by middlemen.
His reforms also included streamlining equity requirements for housing loans to make it easier for ordinary citizens to own homes. Dangiwa’s vision for Nigeria’s housing sector includes more affordable housing and increased financial inclusion.