He said the ministry had strived towards advancing strategic policies and initiatives to drive urban development and increase access to affordable housing for Nigerians.
The housing ministry received 8,925 applications, comprising 1294 outright payments, 2,408 mortgages and 2,184 rent-to-own.
Mr Ogunbiyi called on the directors to play a pivotal role in driving forward the federal civil service reform agenda and the government’s priorities.
“What we are doing now by going digital is part of reforms of the nation’s public service,” he said.