The Minister for Housing and Urban Development, Engr. Muttaqha Rabe Darma, has restated the commitment of the federal government to creating the right environment for housing investment to thrive in the country.

Darma who spoke during a meeting with the CEO of Shelter Advisory Services, Dr. Olayemi Rotimi Shodinmu,ahead of the upcoming Renewed Hope Housing PPP Summit in Abuja,  saying that the visit is meant for update on the arrangements for the event.

He declared: Our Ministry is proud to partner with Shelter Advisory Services for the 2nd Edition of the  Summit taking place  on the 12th of May 2026 at the Yar’Adua Centre.
Housing is more than shelter, and it is a foundation for economic growth, job creation, and national development.

According to the Housing Minister, That is why, under the Renewed Hope Agenda of Mr. President, we are strengthening Public-Private Partnerships to unlock investment, scale delivery, and expand access to affordable homes.

Earlier, the convener, Dr. Olayemi Rotimi told the minister that the Summit essentially seeks to move the housing conversation beyond strategy into sustained delivery, translating policy clarity into investable projects and measurable impact for Nigerian cities and communities.

” The Summit recognises Public–Private Partnerships (PPPs) as the most viable pathway for mobilising long-term finance, aligning public land and infrastructure with private sector expertise, and delivering housing at the scale Nigeria urgently requires”, he added.

A technical training workshop for heads of housing agencies and developers on leveraging Public-Private-Partnerships and Joint Ventures for housing development, will hold the following day after the summit. It is aimed at structuring housing financing in the implementation of viable housing ppps to accelerate housing delivery in Nigeria.

Vice President, Kashim Shettima, is expected to serve as the Special Guest of Honour, with a Ministerial address to be delivered by Engr Muttaqha Rabe Darma, Minister of Housing and Urban Development.

The summit’s Keynote address will be delivered by Elena Panaritis, Founder of Thought4Action and an international expert in property rights reform, informal economies, and PPP driven housing development.