The federal government has given a newly inaugurated ministerial committee four weeks to assess and develop a comprehensive strategy for the completion and disposal of a 753-unit housing estate recently recovered by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Abuja.
Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Arc. Ahmed Dangiwa issued the directive on Monday while inaugurating the committee in Abuja.
He said the move aligns with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda and demonstrates the administration’s commitment to converting idle assets into affordable homes for Nigerians.“This is not just another assignment; it is a mission to deliver value, hope, and homes,” Dangiwa stated. “You have four weeks to submit a preliminary report and a roadmap for the full completion and transparent allocation of the estate.”
The estate, located in the Cadastral Zone of the Federal Capital Territory, was formally handed over to the housing ministry by the EFCC on May 20, 2025. Previously abandoned and linked to corrupt practices, the estate is now being repurposed to provide decent housing for Nigerians.The committee, chaired by the ministry’s Permanent Secretary, comprises senior officials, directors, and technical advisers. Their mandate includes conducting structural integrity tests, evaluating the extent and quality of existing work, estimating the cost of completing essential infrastructure such as roads, electricity, and water, and drafting a transparent and inclusive disposal strategy.
Plans also include implementing standard architectural guidelines and ensuring that allocation is carried out through the Renewed Hope Housing Portal to guarantee transparency, fairness, and affordability.
Dangiwa charged the committee to act with speed, professionalism, and integrity. “Nigerians want to see results. This estate must become a reference point for how recovered assets can be repurposed to serve the people,” he said.