FG Launches Initiative for 100,000 Housing Units Nationwide

The Federal Government has committed to delivering 100,000 housing units across Nigeria through its Renewed Hope Cities and Estates Programme. This initiative, announced by the Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Engr. Muttaqha Rabe Darma, during the 2026 combined commemoration of World Habitat Day and World Cities Day, aims to enhance access to affordable housing.

The government plans to strengthen mortgage financing, promote public-private partnerships, and reduce construction costs through local materials production. The programme includes various housing options and projects in Karsana, Abuja, Lagos, and Kano, as well as the groundbreaking of the 250-unit Renewed Hope Civil Service Estate at Dukpa, Gwagwalada, in August 2026.

The event, held at the National Engineering Centre Auditorium in Abuja, gathered officials, housing professionals, and international representatives to discuss sustainable urban development. Darma emphasized the importance of adequate housing for human dignity and economic growth.