Tinubu to flag off 500,000 housing units in FCT/Nassarawa
From Cornelius Essen, Abuja.
President Bola Tinubu, is scheduled to perform the foundation-laying ceremony for the Mega Renewed Hope City of 500,000 housing units located in Federal Capital Territory/ in Aso-B, Mararaba, Nasarawa state corridor aimed at defining milestone in Nigeria’s housing and urban transformation journey.
The Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Dangiwa announced it in Abuja, explaining that it will be underscoring the administration’s resolve to unlock new growth corridors and accelerate infrastructure development nationwide.
Dangiwa stated that the Federal Government is set to commence a historic project and which is within the FCT/Nasarawa urban corridor, making it one of the largest master-planned housing developments in Nigeria’s history.
He hinted that project is spanning over 5,000 hectares and strategically located between Abuja and Nasarawa State, and was conceived as a modern, integrated urban district designed to increase housing supply, strengthen critical infrastructure, stimulate economic activity, and support the long-term spatial development strategy of the Federal Capital Territory.
“The project lies within a key urban expansion corridor, sharing boundaries with NAF Valley, Nyanya, Guruku, and the NHA Housing Scheme at Mpape. Its location is pivotal to the Federal Government’s strategy to decongest central Abuja while creating structured, sustainable residential and commercial alternatives through coordinated urban planning.”
“The master plan outlines six major districts, Kabuso, Guruku, Yelwa, Gbagalape, A.A. Sule, and Kudu. Each district will feature:
Affordable and mixed-income residential communities;
commercial/business hubs,
schools and healthcare facilities
recreational and green spaces Integrated public utilities and modern infrastructure.
The City is being operated under a structured Public Private Partnership (PPP) framework, bringing together relevant government institutions and private sector partners with clearly defined roles to ensure efficiency, accountability, and long-term sustainability.”
According to Housing Minister,
under the framework the Ministry will provide overall coordination and development oversight while the Federal Ministry of Finance will support financing arrangements and the Federal Ministry of Works will be responsible for major road infrastructure.
Dangiwa asserted that the city aligns squarely with President’s Renewed Hope Agenda, particularly in its commitment to expanding access to affordable housing at scale so that Abuja will be discongested and improve urban liveability as well as deliver climate-responsive and resilient infrastructure.
“The project will be creating jobs and stimulating economic growth,
promoting sustainable urban planning and environmental stewardship. This represents a transformative step in structured urban expansion.It is about building inclusive, resilient, economically vibrant communities that will serve both present and future generations,” the Minister stated.
He however emphasised that adequate compensation and comprehensive stakeholder engagement will be ensured before full project commencement, reaffirming the Ministry’s commitment to fairness, transparency, and community inclusion.