The Federal Government has announced the ongoing construction of 250-unit housing estates under the Renewed Hope Housing Scheme in 12 states across Nigeria, in a bid to bridge the country’s significant housing deficit and provide affordable homes for citizens.
The Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Arc. Ahmed Dangiwa, disclosed this on Friday during an inspection of the Renewed Hope City and Estate in Lambu, Kano State. The project, which cuts across the six geopolitical zones, is part of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, aimed at expanding access to quality and affordable housing for Nigerians of all income levels.
According to Dangiwa, arrangements are being finalised to flag off similar housing estates in the remaining 24 states, bringing the total coverage to all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
The government is also constructing seven Renewed Hope Cities—one in each geopolitical zone and the FCT. The cities in Kano, Lagos, and Abuja are already at advanced stages, while work on the remaining four cities in the North-East, North-Central, South-South, and South-East is expected to commence soon.
“Housing provision is a key priority of this administration. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is committed to bridging Nigeria’s housing gap by ensuring affordable and accessible homes for Nigerians,” Dangiwa stated.
During his inspection of the Kano Renewed Hope Estate, Dangiwa commended contractors for maintaining steady progress despite delays in receiving payments.
He assured them that all outstanding payments would be settled soon, urging them to keep to the August 2025 completion deadline for the Kano 2000-unit Renewed Hope City, which is being developed under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) arrangement.
“I urge you not to despair, as all your payments would be made as soon as practicable,” he reassured.
The Minister was accompanied by the Minister of State for Housing, Rt. Hon. Abdullahi Yusuf Ata, and top ministry directors during the inspection.
Nigeria is currently grappling with an estimated 28 million housing deficit, according to industry reports, with over 60 percent of urban residents living in informal settlements. Experts have welcomed the Renewed Hope Housing projects, describing them as a potential game-changer if properly executed.
Urban planning analyst, Dr. Olumide Adesina, said the focus on both middle-income and low-income earners under the Renewed Hope Scheme could help reduce rural-urban migration and stimulate local economies. “If the government sustains this pace, it could also open up opportunities for mortgage financing and job creation in the construction industry,” he noted.
The Federal Government says its target is to deliver thousands of housing units by the end of 2025, with priority given to affordability, sustainability, and modern infrastructure. The Renewed Hope housing projects are also expected to incorporate green building standards to align with global best practices.
With the completion of these estates and cities, the administration hopes to gradually close Nigeria’s housing deficit and provide citizens with safer, healthier, and more comfortable living conditions.