Two Million Jobs, Thousands of Homes: FG’s Renewed Hope Plan Set to Launch Big
Big changes may be on the horizon as the Federal Government has unveiled plans to kickstart a nationwide housing initiative that could create over two million jobs. This ambitious project, known as the Renewed Hope Social Housing Programme, is not just about buildings—it’s about boosting livelihoods and giving many Nigerians a solid roof over their heads.
The Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Dangiwa, shared these details during a session with the House Committee on Housing and Habitat in Abuja. He explained that the initiative is focused on supporting everyday Nigerians—especially low-income earners, those currently out of work, internally displaced persons, and others often left behind in traditional housing schemes.
Here’s what’s on the table: 100 housing units will be constructed in every one of the 774 local government areas. If you’re doing the math, that’s a massive push that the government says will generate jobs at every step—right down to construction hands, transport workers, and local suppliers. According to Dangiwa, each housing unit will involve 25 workers, translating to 27 jobs at each of the 77,400 project sites.
Funding? That’s coming from the Renewed Hope Infrastructure Development Fund. And while final documents are awaiting presidential approval, Dangiwa noted that once things kick off, a bill will be presented to ensure long-term funding through a National Social Housing Fund.
Work Already Underway
On ongoing efforts, the Minister assured lawmakers that several housing projects already in progress are nearing completion—some potentially just weeks away from being ready. Cities and estates under the Renewed Hope banner are taking shape fast, pending final releases of allocated funds.
Dangiwa also pointed to a recent visit to Karsana, Abuja, where one of the housing estates was initially slated for launch by the end of August. However, construction delays on access roads may nudge the opening a little further out. Other key locations like Kano and Lagos are reportedly making significant strides and are also preparing for rollout soon.
Meanwhile, prospective homeowners are already registering interest. Developers are beginning to see returns, and the Ministry has formally requested faster funding from the office of the Accountant-General to keep momentum going.
Parliament Lends Support
The House Committee on Housing and Habitat, chaired by Abdulmumin Jibrin Kofa, has promised full backing for the project. Kofa affirmed the committee’s commitment to working closely with the Ministry and removing any roadblocks that might delay or derail progress.
“This committee is here to support you,” Kofa said. “Whatever issues come up, we’ll tackle them together.”
From job creation to safe shelter, this housing programme aims to touch lives in real, visible ways—and for many Nigerians, it couldn’t come soon enough.
