Nigeria’s newly appointed Minister of Housing, Engr. Muttaqha Darma, has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to tackling the country’s estimated 20 million housing deficit through affordable home delivery nationwide.
Darma made the pledge on Monday in Abuja while officially assuming office. He outlined his vision to accelerate housing and urban development under President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
“We are all team players. I see myself as a captain, not a boss. The President is the coach who has already given us direction, and we are determined to succeed,” Darma said.
The minister assured staff that his administration would maintain an open‑door policy. “Every member of this team is important. I will listen to everyone—no matter how small they think their ideas are—as long as it contributes to progress,” he added.
He disclosed plans to meet with directors in the coming days to review operations and strategies. He also expressed appreciation to his predecessor for laying a solid foundation, pledging to build on existing initiatives.
Specifically, he promised that the ongoing 10,000 housing units project would be sustained and enhanced in line with the administration’s housing goals.
Minister of State for Housing, Hon. Yusuf Ata, highlighted achievements recorded through public‑private partnerships. He said the Renewed Housing Programme has delivered large‑scale projects in more than 17 states, including the Federal Capital Territory, Lagos, and Kano.
According to Ata, the programme has created over 300,000 direct and indirect jobs across the construction value chain.
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