Civil Society Defends Dangiwa's Housing Achievements

Following a cabinet reshuffle by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, a coalition of civil society groups, known as the Coalition of Civil Society Groups for Peace, Security, Good Governance, Equity, Justice, and Respect, defended former Minister of Housing, Ahm Musa Dangiwa. The coalition warned against attempts to distort Dangiwa's record, describing his tenure as a "golden era" for Nigeria's housing sector.

They highlighted significant reforms and milestones achieved within less than three years, including the rollout of the Renewed Hope City Estate program, which reportedly commenced 6,600 housing units nationwide as part of a broader plan targeting 50,000 units in its first phase. The coalition credited Dangiwa with boosting financial inflow to the National Housing Fund, claiming an additional contribution of ₦279 billion during his tenure.

They also noted the establishment of four housing sector reform task teams aimed at improving land administration and urban renewal initiatives. The coalition congratulated incoming Minister Muttaqha Darma and urged him to build on the foundation laid by Dangiwa.