The federal government said it has developed a unified Housing Delivery Framework to ensure ‘one coherent national housing delivery system’ in the country.

The Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Dangiwa, made the disclosure on Thursday at the 14th National Council on Lands, Housing and Urban Development in Ilorin.

The council has its theme as ‘Achieving Housing Delivery and Sustainable Cities through Effective Land Management, Urban Renewal, Promotion of Local Building Materials, and Public–Private Partnerships in Nigeria.’

Mr Dangiwa said the objective of this framework was to ensure that the ministry and Federal Housing Institutions operate as ‘One Government,’ with complementary and clearly defined roles.

He said this would be done while providing the state and local governments with a predictable and credible framework for collaboration on housing delivery.

He stated, “This is particularly important at a time when many states are experiencing improved fiscal capacity and requiring structured ways to work with the federal government to deliver housing at scale.

“Under this framework, state governments are to participate as active counterparts across four flagship federal programmes.

“They are the Renewed Hope Housing Programme, the State-Led Social Housing Programme, the State Urban Renewal and Inner-City Regeneration Programme and the State Housing Public-Private Partnership and Investment Platform.

“This unified framework represents a deliberate shift from fragmented interventions to coordinated national delivery.”

He added that the federal government provides leadership, institutions, and finance, while the states provide land and subsidies, execution, local leadership, and counterpart or additional budgetary funding or interventions to complement federal efforts.

Mr Dangiwa, however, urged the states to treat land reform not as a routine administrative matter but as a deliberate economic growth strategy, that would increase IGR, empower the citizens and grow GDP.

He said no country could solve its housing challenge without fixing its land system, as secure land titles reduce risk, unlock capital, and empower citizens.

In his remarks, Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq said the theme of the council was interesting in the light of the contemporary challenges of population surge, affordable as well as decent housing, urbanisation, and sustainable and orderly living.

The governor, represented by his deputy governor, Kayode Alabi, said over the past six years, his administration had executed bold measures to promote a more transparent as well as efficient land administration and management in the state.

He said, “The Kwara State Geographic Information Service (KWAGIS) had been restructured and strengthened for a more seamless land administration.

“The state is also actively pursuing a grand urban renewal agenda that prioritises enforcement of physical development regulations for orderly growth and sustainable living.”

The Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Urban Development and Regional Planning, Abiante Awaji, pledged the house’s legislative support and oversight framework that promotes efficient land administration, sustainable urban renewal, and inclusive housing delivery across Nigeria.

Mr Awaji said the house was ready to work closely with the ministry and other relevant stakeholders to translate the outcomes of this council into actionable legislation, oversight, and measurable impact.

He said urban renewal consultations were not just about the physical revitalisation of the cities but about restoring hope and enhancing the quality of life for the citizens.

“It provides an opportunity to reclaim neglected spaces and transform them into thriving communities that reflect our cultural heritage and aspirations,” Mr Awaji said.

The council meeting which climaxed on Thursday started on Monday.

The meeting brought together key stakeholders, policymakers, professionals, and experts within the built environment.

(NAN)