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  • Group lauds Jigawa’s N19.6b housing project

    Group lauds Jigawa’s N19.6b housing project

    The Association of Housing Corporations of Nigeria (AHCN) has commended the bold move of the Jigawa State government for its recent approval of the sum of N19.6 billion for the development of new housing project in the state.

    The approval is targeted at developing 560 residential housing units across nine local government areas in the state which is part of the phase 2 of the state’s mass housing estate initiative of which 500 units were completed and delivered in the last one year.

    In  a statement co-signed by the President in Council, Eno Obongha and the Executive Secretary       Toye Eniola, they said the decision by the State Executive Council clearly depicts a strong commitment of Governor Umar Namadi’s administration to ameliorate housing challenges and accelerate the provision of affordable and quality homes for the citizens of the state.

    “We applaud this bold step taken by the government which will not only boost access to decent housing but will also stimulate job creation, improve urban infrastructure and foster inclusive growth, development and improved urban planning in the state’.

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    ‘We specifically hail the decision of Governor Namadi’s decision to saddle the state housing agency, the Jigawa State Housing Authority with the responsibility of delivering and supervising the project on behalf of the state government,” the statement read.

    They urged the state housing agency to embrace transparency, community engagement and collaboration with appropriate and tested private developers if need be, to ensure the funds achieve its maximum impact.

    They  further called on all other state governments to imitate Jigawa state by providing seed funds for their state housing agencies and support them adequately in their statutory responsibility of housing provision instead of saddling state ministry of housing with such which is outside policy formulation.

    They argued that the Association which was established in 1964 was in the fore front of mass housing with development of various housing estates in major state capitals across the federation until recently when most housing corporations saddled with various constraints  rendered them inactive.

  • Group set to unbundle housing through sector transformation

    Group set to unbundle housing through sector transformation

    The Association of Housing Corporations of Nigeria (AHCN) has taken steps to address the challenges facing Nigeria’s housing sector through a high-level retreat that brought together key stakeholders, technology innovators, and financial institutions.

    The retreat, ‘Transforming Housing Corporations for Effectiveness and Sustainability in Emerging Real Estate Market’ featured a series of impactful presentations aimed at reshaping housing delivery in the country.

    In his opening presentation, AHCN President, Eno Obongha, gave an insightful address on ‘Renewed Hope Housing Agenda: Turning Challenges to Opportunities’. He highlighted the association’s vision to transform the housing landscape by exploring innovative solutions and partnerships that can unlock new possibilities for the sector.

    Also, AHCN Executive Secretary, Toye Eniola, stressed the need for a new mindset in his discussion titled ‘Imbibing New Orientation for Effectiveness in Challenging and Emerging Real Estate Market’.

     He called for stakeholders to embrace adaptability, technology, and professional integrity to remain relevant and effective.

    A key highlight was the presentation by the Managing Director of the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN), who was duly represented by: Mr. Oladapo Fakeye – Head of Strategy and Performance Management (FMBN), offered practical guidelines on ‘Packaging Successful Loan Applications for Housing Development’.

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     The presentation provided clarity on accessing federal housing funds, a critical need for many developers.

    Mr. Sanni Yakubu of the Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MOFI) presented on the MAREIF Credit Window, showcasing another channel to boost affordable housing provision. Engr. Yemi Akinyele rounded off the presentations with the unveiling of Kirsan Building Technology, a modern construction solution designed to enhance speed and efficiency in housing delivery.

    The retreat concluded with an Action Plan session, where participants discussed strategic takeaways and implementation timelines. The day formally closed with a joint meeting of the Technical and Editorial Committee signaling the beginning of coordinated efforts to put the retreat’s resolutions into action.

    The AHCN retreat reaffirmed a strong collective will to transform Nigeria’s housing sector through innovation, funding access, and effective policy direction.