FG and GIZ Strengthen Housing Development Partnership

On July 10, 2026, the Federal Government of Nigeria and the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ) reaffirmed their commitment to a stronger partnership aimed at advancing the housing and urban development agenda. Engr. Muttaqha Rabe Darma, the Minister of Housing and Urban Development, emphasized GIZ's role as a long-standing partner whose technical expertise has significantly contributed to the ministry's mandate.

The partnership aligns with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's "Renewed Hope" agenda, which seeks to provide affordable housing and promote sustainable urban development. The ministry has set a target to deliver 20,000 housing units annually, with 15,000 units already at various stages of completion.

The initiative includes a social housing scheme designed to provide decent homes for vulnerable low-income Nigerians, including teachers and healthcare workers. Additionally, the urban renewal program aims to transform major urban slums into livable communities by the end of the year, as part of a broader strategy for urban regeneration.