FG Unveils Plan to Construct 10,112 Housing Units for Medical Workers Across Nigeria
In a significant move to address the housing needs of medical professionals, the Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development has announced plans to construct over 10,000 housing units across the country. The project, tagged “Renewed Hope Medic Cities,” aims to provide decent and affordable housing for Nigeria’s medical personnel.
The Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Dangiwa, made the announcement during a meeting with the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) in Abuja. According to him, 10,112 housing units are currently under construction in 14 locations across the country under the Renewed Hope Housing Agenda.
The housing units will be spread across various locations, including 3,112 units in Karsana, Abuja; 2,000 units in Lagos; and 2,000 units in Kano. Additionally, 12 ongoing Renewed Hope Estates with 250 units each are being developed in 12 states, with plans to extend to the remaining 18 states.
To facilitate ownership, various options have been made available to health workers, including National Housing Funds (NHF) mortgage loans of up to 30 years, rent-to-own options, installment payments, and outright purchase plans.
The Renewed Hope Medic Cities project is designed to address the challenges faced by medical workers in securing suitable accommodation, particularly in high-demand urban centres where medical facilities are concentrated.
“Housing is a fundamental need that directly impacts productivity, stability, and quality of life. We recognise the difficulties many healthcare workers face in securing suitable accommodation,” Dangiwa said.
The project aligns with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda and the Ministry’s mandate to enhance the welfare of healthcare workers. Speaking on the project, Dr. Tope Osundara, National President of NARD, praised the initiative and proposed the construction of 1,000 housing units in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) as part of the first phase.
“The Renewed Hope Agenda and its inclusion of NARD as a beneficiary is a significant step forward,” he said. “We believe that this project will not only improve the welfare of our members but also enhance their productivity and reduce brain drain in the sector.”
Dr. Suleiman Sadiq, a member of NARD and a representative of the Real Estate Developers Association of Nigeria (REDAN), also commended the project and highlighted its potential to boost healthcare workers’ welfare and morale while improving productivity in the sector.
“Construction is expected to begin between January and February. This initiative will be a major game-changer for healthcare workers in Nigeria,” he said.
The Federal Government has also set up an official portal for health workers to apply for housing under the Renewed Hope Medic Cities project.
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