Darma Launches Committee for Housing Sector Reforms

On [date not specified], Engr. Muttaqa Rabe Darma, the Minister of Housing and Urban Development, inaugurated a 14-member Ministerial Committee on the Implementation Framework for the Validated Stakeholder Resolutions on Housing Sector Reforms. The committee, chaired by Dr. Shuaib Belgore, the Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development, is tasked with transforming stakeholder recommendations into actionable plans for Nigeria’s housing sector.

The committee's responsibilities include coordinating the implementation of reform measures, developing a detailed work plan with timelines and deliverables, and monitoring progress. Darma emphasized the importance of strengthening regulation in the built environment, noting that the housing sector contributes approximately 17% to Nigeria's economy, compared to 22-27% in countries like South Africa and Kenya.

He expressed confidence that with the right reforms, the sector could significantly enhance national economic growth. The committee is expected to deliver a comprehensive implementation strategy within six weeks.