The outgoing Minister of Housing and Urban Development,
Ahmed Dangiwa, has expressed appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for
the opportunity to serve in the Federal Executive Council, FEC, and contribute
to the implementation of the Renewed Hope Agenda.
Dangiwa made the remarks in response to the recent cabinet
reshuffle that led to his exit from office alongside the Minister of Finance,
Wale Edun. The development was confirmed on Tuesday.
In a statement issued by his Special Assistant on Media and
Strategy, Mark Chieshe, the former minister described his tenure as both an
honour and a responsibility in national service.
He said he was privileged to have been entrusted with the
leadership of reforms in Nigeria’s housing and urban development sector, noting
that the experience was deeply fulfilling.
Dangiwa also extended gratitude to members of the FEC, his
colleagues in government, heads of housing agencies, development partners, and
ministry staff for their cooperation and support throughout his stay in office.
“I wish to sincerely thank Mr President for the confidence
he reposed in me to serve as Honourable Minister of Housing and Urban
Development. It has been a rare privilege to contribute to the advancement of
policies and programmes aimed at expanding access to affordable housing for
Nigerians,” he said.
He noted that under President Tinubu’s leadership, the
ministry recorded notable progress in repositioning the housing sector as a key
contributor to economic growth, job creation, and social inclusion.
While acknowledging the directive to complete handover
procedures in line with the presidential decision, Dangiwa assured that the
transition process would be smooth and well-coordinated.
He reaffirmed his continued support for the objectives of
the Renewed Hope Agenda and expressed confidence in the capacity of the
incoming leadership to build on existing progress and further accelerate
delivery in the sector.
The former minister highlighted key achievements during his
tenure, including the rollout of the Renewed Hope Housing Programme,
strengthened public-private partnerships in housing delivery, and reforms in
land administration and housing finance.
“I am grateful to my colleagues in the Federal Executive
Council, stakeholders across the housing value chain, and the dedicated staff
members of the Ministry and its agencies for their commitment and hard work.
Together, we laid strong foundations for a more structured and sustainable
housing delivery system in Nigeria,” he added.
He further pledged continued dedication to national
development and support for initiatives aimed at advancing housing,
infrastructure, and economic growth in the country.
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