FG Targets 2 Million Jobs Through Renewed Hope Social Housing Programme

The Federal Government aims to create over two million jobs nationwide through its Renewed Hope Social Housing Programme, an initiative designed to tackle Nigeria’s housing shortfall while boosting employment.

Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Dangiwa, announced this during a meeting with the House Committee on Housing and Habitat at the National Assembly. He explained that the programme will deliver 100 housing units in each of Nigeria’s 774 local government areas, primarily for low-income earners, vulnerable groups, and displaced persons.

According to Dangiwa, the initiative’s job creation potential is significant, based on “25 persons per job, 27 jobs per site, across 77,400 sites.”

Funding will come from the Renewed Hope Infrastructure Development Fund, with further details to follow pending presidential approval of the housing programme documents. A proposed bill to establish a National Social Housing Fund will also be presented to the National Assembly.

Dangiwa noted progress on existing housing projects, with Renewed Hope Cities in Abuja, Kano, and Lagos nearing completion. Although some delays may occur due to infrastructure works particularly access roads in Abuja. He expects many units to be ready for inauguration within two months after funds are disbursed.

The Minister also highlighted growing house subscriptions and stressed the importance of prioritizing housing in federal funding.

Chairman of the House Committee, Abdulmumin Jibrin Kofa, pledged full legislative support, assuring the Ministry of a strong partnership to drive visible and lasting impact in the housing sector.