FG raises 13-member committee to tackle housing data challenges

FG raises 13-member committee to tackle housing data challenges

The Federal Government has officially inaugurated a 13-member Steering Committee for the National Housing Data Centre, tasked with tackling Nigeria’s housing data challenges.

The committee was inaugurated by the Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Arc. Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, on Tuesday, according to a statement released on the Ministry’s website.

This initiative is part of the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to develop credible, scientific, and verifiable housing data.

“Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Arc. Ahmed Musa Dangiwa has inaugurated a 13-member Steering Committee on the National Housing Data Centre in Nigeria, Tuesday, August 20th, 2024,” a part of the statement read. 

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The committee’s responsibilities include setting up a National Housing Data Centre (NHDC) and establishing frameworks for data gathering and distribution to improve the efficiency of Nigeria’s housing market.

Speaking at the inauguration, Arc. Dangiwa emphasized that fixing Nigeria’s housing data problem is a top priority under the Renewed Hope Agenda. He pointed out that the housing sector currently lacks reliable data, which is essential for understanding the true magnitude of the housing problem in the country.

“Under the Renewed Hope Agenda of His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, for housing and urban development, fixing Nigeria’s housing data problem is a top priority. As the lead driver of Mr. President’s vision in the sector, we are committed to working with all stakeholders to tackle this problem” Dangiwa stated. 

The Minister further explained that decent and affordable housing serves as a catalyst for economic development, job creation, and poverty alleviation. He noted that no nation can thrive effectively or enjoy peace and stability without an efficient housing market that provides decent shelter for its citizens.

FG raises 13-member committee to tackle housing data challenges