Odimmegwa Johnpeter/Abuja
Minister for Housing and Urban Development, Engr. Muttaqha Rabe Darma, PhD, has restated the commitment of the federal government to creating the right environment for housing investment to thrive. This was contained in a statement signed by Badamasi S. Haiba, Fsca, mnipr, Director, Press and Public Relations.
The Minister spoke on the backdrop of the upcoming Renewed Hope Housing PPP Summit during his meeting with the CEO of Shelter Advisory Services, Dr. Olayemi Rotimi Shodinmu, the Summit convener, who visited to give him an update on the arrangements for the summit.
” Our Ministry is proud to partner with Shelter Advisory Services for the 2nd Edition of the Renewed Hope Housing PPP Summit, holding on the 12th of May 2026 at the Yar’Adua Centre”, he stated.
The Minster described housing as more than shelter and pointed out that it is a foundation for economic growth, job creation, and national development.
” That is why, under the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, we are strengthening Public-Private Partnerships to unlock investment, scale delivery, and expand access to affordable homes”, he explained.
Earlier, the convener of the Summit, Dr. Olayemi Rotimi told the minister that the Summit essentially seeks to move the housing conversation beyond strategy into sustained delivery, translating policy clarity into investable projects and measurable impact for Nigerian cities and communities.
” The Summit recognises Public–Private Partnerships (PPPs) as the most viable pathway for mobilising long-term finance, aligning public land and infrastructure with private sector expertise, and delivering housing at the scale Nigeria urgently requires”, He explained.
A technical training workshop for
heads of housing agencies and developers on leveraging Public-Private-Partnerships and Joint Ventures for housing development will be held the following day after the summit. It is aimed at structuring housing financing in the implementation of viable housing ppps to accelerate housing delivery in Nigeria.
The summit’s Keynote will be delivered by Elena Panaritis, Founder of Thought4Action and an international expert in property rights reform, informal economies, and PPP driven housing development.
Vice President Kashim Shettima is expected to serve as the Special Guest of Honour, with a Ministerial Address to be delivered by Engr Muttaqha Rabe Darma, Minister of Housing and Urban Development.
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