The Honourable Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Dangiwa, on Monday inaugurated a twelve-member ministerial committee to manage the 753-unit housing estate recently recovered and linked to the former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele.
The estate, located in the Lokogoma district of Abuja, was handed over to the Ministry by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) following a directive from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
In a statement issued on Monday, Dangiwa described the assignment as a crucial step in advancing the housing objectives of the Renewed Hope Agenda.
“The Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Dangiwa, has inaugurated a twelve-member ministerial committee to oversee the recovered 753-unit estate in Lokogoma, Abuja,” the statement read.
He stressed that the committee’s work is aligned with President Tinubu’s vision and the Ministry’s reform agenda, aiming to convert the estate into liveable, secure, and affordable housing for Nigerians.
“The committee was set up in line with Mr President’s vision and our ongoing housing reforms to ensure the property is swiftly transformed into decent and affordable homes,” Dangiwa said.
Highlighting the importance of technical competence and integrity, Dangiwa noted that members were carefully selected from strategic departments within the Ministry, including technical, finance, engineering, planning, procurement, and media.
“Your selection reflects the Ministry’s confidence in your ability to deliver this assignment with the urgency and professionalism it requires.
“Nigerians are watching and expecting tangible results. They want to see homes completed and allocated transparently, and they want to see government delivering for the people,” he added, urging the committee to work collaboratively and remove all bureaucratic hurdles.
He encouraged members to think innovatively and remain focused on outcomes. “Be results-driven. Think beyond conventional approaches.”
The committee, chaired by the Ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Shuaib Belgore, includes senior directors and advisers from across relevant units.
The Terms of Reference include conducting a structural and integrity assessment of the estate, determining the number and state of the units, valuing existing work through market-based surveying, and estimating the cost of completing key infrastructure such as roads, electricity, and water supply.
Additionally, the committee is tasked with establishing uniform standards for architectural finishes, proposing a transparent strategy for the disposal and allocation of units through the Renewed Hope Housing Portal, and designing a public communication plan to enhance trust.
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The committee will also ensure effective coordination with key stakeholders including the EFCC, the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), and relevant utility providers. An initial report is expected within four weeks.
Minister of State, Yusuf Ata, underscored the scale of the task, encouraging the committee to bring in external experts as necessary. “The committee has the authority to co-opt additional professionals to support its work given the complexity of the task and the limited timeframe.”
Chairman of the committee, Shuaib Belgore, assured that the assignment would be executed with diligence and transparency.
“This committee is mandated to carry out a thorough technical review, oversee completion, and ensure the estate is disposed of transparently and cost-effectively, in line with national housing goals,” Belgore said.
He added that the success of this project would serve as a model for converting recovered assets into infrastructure that delivers real public value.
“The successful execution of this project will set a precedent for transforming recovered public assets into impactful, citizen-centred developments,” he concluded.
