The federal government is targeting the construction of 20,000-unit affordable housing this year to stimulate job creation, improve livelihoods, and contribute to national economic growth in the country.

The Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Dangiwa, disclosed this at the Ministerial Retreat on Performance Management System (PMS) and official signing of the 2025 Performance Contracts for the Directors and Heads of Units in Abuja.

Dangiwa highlighted some of the deliverables, such as the development of fiscal incentives for local production of building materials to reduce construction costs, promotion of self-reliance and incentivising local production of essential housing components such as cement, roofing materials, and sanitary fittings.

He expressed commitment to a performance-driven ministry that is focused on delivering real value to Nigerians, while describing the gathering as a strategic leadership forum and not just a routine administrative exercise, but also a renewed determination to deliver results.

According to him, the central role of the ministry is to ensure dignity, opportunity, prosperity, and decent shelter for all Nigerians, as well as drive housing development, land reforms, urban planning, and regulatory innovation.

Other deliverables, Dangiwa said, include the expansion of the National Land Registration and Documentation Programme (NLRDP), in partnership with state governments, adding that the ministry will intensify efforts to digitise land records and promote secure land tenure for investments.

He acknowledged the technical support of the Central Delivery Coordinating Unit (CDCU) and the Office of the Head of Civil Service of the Federation (OHCSF), for their roles in performance tracking and institutionalising PMS across the civil service.

The Permanent Secretary, Dr Shuaib Belgore, said that the ministry is committed to institutionalising the PMS as a tool for accountability, transparency, and results-oriented governance.

“The PMS is now a mandatory component of public service delivery, as enshrined in the 2021 Revised Public Service Rules. It is essential for driving institutional effectiveness, identifying capacity gaps, and ensuring every officer contributes meaningfully to the nation’s development goals.”

He explained that the retreat underscores their resolve to deepen institutional reforms and accelerate service delivery, aligning the ministry’s deliverables with the National Development Plan (2021-2025) and service-wide mandate from the office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation.