The Honourable Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Dangiwa, has inaugurated a twelve-member ministerial committee to manage and oversee the transformation of the 753-unit recovered housing estate in Lokogoma District, Abuja—previously linked to former Central Bank Governor, Godwin Emefiele.
The estate was recently 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 component of the housing delivery goals under the Renewed Hope Agenda.
The statement read, “Housing and Urban Development Minister, Ahmed Dangiwa, has inaugurated a twelve-member ministerial committee on the 753-unit recovered housing estate located in the Lokogoma district, Abuja, FCT.”
The Minister noted that the committee’s formation aligns with both the President’s vision and the Ministry’s reform objectives to transform the estate into habitable, secure, and affordable housing units for the Nigerian people.
“The committee was constituted based on the vision of Mr President and the Ministry’s housing reform drive to ensure that the recovered property is swiftly transformed into liveable, secure, and affordable homes for the benefit of Nigerians,” he stated.
Dangiwa stressed the importance of professional competence and institutional trust, highlighting that members of the committee were drawn from key technical and administrative departments within the Ministry.
“Your selection is a testament to the confidence the Ministry has in your ability to drive this initiative with the seriousness and efficiency it demands. Nigerians are watching and expect results. They want to see homes completed and allocated transparently. They want to see the government working for them,” he emphasised.
He called on committee members to eliminate bureaucratic delays and adopt innovative approaches.
“Think outside the box. Be results-oriented,” he charged.
The committee is chaired by the Ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Shuaib Belgore, and comprises directors and senior aides from engineering, planning, procurement, financial, technical, and media units.
The Terms of Reference for the committee include:
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Conducting a comprehensive structural and integrity assessment of the estate
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Determining the number and status of existing housing units
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Valuing completed work using accurate market evaluation and surveying
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Estimating costs needed to complete vital infrastructure, such as power, roads, and water
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Proposing architectural and finishing standards
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Recommending a fair and transparent method for allocating the housing units via the Renewed Hope Housing Portal
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Developing a strategic public engagement framework to foster trust and awareness
The committee is also expected to maintain coordination with key stakeholders, including the EFCC, the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), and relevant utility providers. A preliminary report is expected within four weeks.
Minister of State for Housing, Yusuf Ata, advised the committee to bring in additional experts if necessary due to the project’s scale and tight deadline.
“The committee should have the authority to co-opt members to assist, considering the magnitude of the task and the four-week timeline,” he said.
Belgore gave assurances of the team’s commitment to transparency and professionalism.
“The committee has been tasked with ensuring the recovered estate undergoes a comprehensive technical assessment, is strategically completed, and disposed of transparently and cost-effectively, in line with national housing delivery objectives,” he said.
He concluded that the initiative could serve as a model for future efforts to convert recovered assets into public-benefiting infrastructure.
“The successful execution of this assignment will serve as a benchmark for converting recovered public assets into infrastructure that directly benefits the people,” Belgore added.
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