The Federal Government is constructing 6,112 housing units across Northern Nigeria—including the Federal Capital Territory, Kano, Benue, and several other states—under the Renewed Hope Housing Programme.

This was disclosed by the Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Arc. Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, during a recent interactive session in Kaduna, according to a statement issued by the Ministry of Information and National Orientation on Tuesday.

According to Dangiwa, the Renewed Hope City in Karsana, FCT, comprises 3,112 housing units, while Kano hosts 1,500 units. Additionally, 250-unit estates have been completed in Benue, Katsina, Gombe, Yobe, Sokoto, and Nasarawa, bringing the total number of homes under construction across the region to 6,112.

Dangiwa noted that the initiative aligns with the administration’s broader agenda to leverage housing development as a driver of job creation, economic empowerment, and social stability.

“The Honourable Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Arc. Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, has unveiled far-reaching achievements of the Federal Government’s Renewed Hope Housing Programme across Northern Nigeria,” the statement read in part.

“Dangiwa listed the Renewed Hope City Projects totaling 4,612 Units, with Karsana, FCT having 3,112 housing units, and 1,500 units Renewed Hope City, and 500-unit Estate in Kano.

“Accordingly, he mentioned that the Renewed Hope Estate Projects have 250 units each delivered in Katsina, Gombe, Yobe, Sokoto, Benue, and Nasarawa, totatlling 1,500 units,” it added.

The Minister noted that all project sites are being developed with integrated road networks, water supply systems, solar-powered lighting, and essential amenities to ensure a livable and sustainable environment.

Beyond infrastructure, Dangiwa highlighted that the housing projects have created over 152,000 direct and indirect jobs across Northern Nigeria. He noted that many young artisans now earn up to N150,000 monthly, boosting household incomes and stimulating local economies.

The Minister also revealed plans to deliver 100 affordable homes in each of Nigeria’s 774 local government areas under the Renewed Hope Social Housing Programme.

He added that the Ministry is intensifying efforts to expand the programme’s reach through mortgage and rent-to-own financing options, as well as the establishment of building materials manufacturing hubs to reduce construction costs.