The Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Dangiwa, has inaugurated the Ministerial Committee on Technical Assessment, Completion Planning, and Disposal Strategy for the 753-units Housing Estate recently recovered by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
Dangiwa while inaugurating the committee, on Monday in Abuja, said the estate was recently recovered and handed over to the Ministry by EFCC.
Dangiwa commended the EFCC for the critical intervention, which has created a unique opportunity for the Federal Government to convert the estate into a beacon of public service and national renewal.
“In line with the vision of the President and the housing reform drive of our Ministry, this Committee has been constituted to ensure that the recovered property is quickly transformed into liveable, secure, and affordable homes for the benefit of Nigerians,” he said.
The Committee, chaired by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Dr Shuaib Belgore, has been tasked with conducting a thorough structural and integrity test of the buildings, ascertaining the number and status of the housing units, and evaluating the value of existing work done.
The committee is also expected assess the cost of completing internal roads, power, water, security infrastructure, and public amenities.
The Committee would propose a clear, transparent, and inclusive strategy for the disposal and allocation of the housing units, prioritising special government needs, affordability, equity, and public access through the Renewed Hope Housing Portal.
They would also design a robust communication and public engagement plan to build public confidence
Dangiwa urged the committee to submit a preliminary report within four weeks and to approach the assignment with urgency, dedication, and integrity.
“Let me state unequivocally that Nigerians are watching. They want to see results. They want to see homes built and allocated transparently.
”They want to see government working for them,” he said.
Responding on behalf of the Committee, Dr. Belgore pledged to carry out the duty with transparency and diligence.
“The successful execution of the assignment would serve as a model for converting recovered public assets into impactful infrastructure that directly benefits the people,” he said.
