The Federal Ministry of Housing is finalizing an internal report on a 753-unit housing estate in Abuja, reportedly connected to former Central Bank of Nigeria Governor, Godwin Emefiele. The estate, now under the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, is at the center of ongoing corruption investigations into Emefiele’s tenure at the apex bank.

A senior official at the ministry, speaking to The PUNCH on condition of anonymity, said the committee’s work is almost complete. “The internal committee is almost through with its assignment,” the source confirmed. “While there’s no specific date yet, the report should be ready soon. Once concluded, it will be submitted to the Minister of Housing for onward transmission to the Presidency.”

The official emphasized that the review is strictly administrative and unrelated to the EFCC’s legal probe. “Our job is to assess the estate—how many units are completed, the quality of work, and what remains. We’re not involved in any legal action against Emefiele,” the source said.

The ministry constituted the committee shortly after the EFCC seized the estate amid allegations that Emefiele had diverted public funds during his tenure. The housing ministry’s assessment seeks to verify the current state of the estate and recommend steps needed for its completion.

“There’s a clear boundary here,” the official said. “We’re handling the technical review. Any decision about selling the property or its continued seizure will be made at higher levels of government.”

Meanwhile, Emefiele’s legal team has petitioned the Housing Minister, urging a halt to any plans for disposing of the property pending the resolution of an appeal already filed in court. “We are aware of proposed plans to put the estate up for sale,” the legal team wrote. “However, we have filed an appeal and secured an injunction.”

Despite the legal challenge, the Federal Government has signaled interest in using the estate to support its affordable housing policy, targeting low- and middle-income earners. However, the Ministry insists its involvement is limited to reporting on the estate’s physical and structural status.

“We’re only assessing what’s on ground,” the official reiterated. “It’s now up to the Presidency and relevant legal bodies to decide the estate’s future.”