The Federal Government through Ministry of Housing and Urban Development has set up 12-man ministerial committee to conduct the sale of 753-Unit Recovered Housing Estate.

Housing and Urban Development Minister, Ahmed Dangiwa, who inaugurated the committee at Lokogoma district, Abuja, Monday, charged the members to approach assignment with urgency, dedication integrity and eliminate bureaucracy.

Dangiwa told the inspection team during the physical handover that he will establish a technical committee to carry out quality assessment test of the estate, as well as complete and suggest how the Federal Government will dispose the houses.

The estate was handed over to the ministry by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) last week, in line with the directive of Mr. President.

The Ministerial committee has Dr. Shuaib Belgore, the Permanent Secretary as Chairman. Others are:
Mr. Funsho Alabi, Director office of the Permanent Secretary – Alternate Chairman, QS Temitope Pemi, Director Public Building and Housing Development – Secretary. ESV Collins Alabi, Director Lands and Housing Development – Member.

Engr. Hikmat Toyin Aderibigbe, Director Engineering Services – Member, Tpl. Margaret Ojewemimo Adejobi, Director Urban and Regional Planning – Member, Okobiah Koriotaa Boyton, Director Procurement – Member, Arc. Ibechille Christopher Egwudale, Director, Federal Public Asset Maintenance (FPAM) – Member.

Mr. Osondu Peter, Director Finance & Accounts – Member, Mr. Haiba Badamasi, Director Press & Public Relations- Member, Mr. Sanusi Dangiwa (Special Project Monitoring) to the Hon. Minister – Member, Kabir Dutse, Special Assistant Technical to the Hon. Minister of State – Member.

The Terms of Reference for the Committee are as follows; “To conduct a thorough structural and integrity test of the buildings; To ascertain the number and status of the housing units;

“To evaluate the value of existing work done through proper surveying and market valuation; To assess the cost of completing internal roads, power, water, security infrastructure, and public amenities.

“To develop standardized architectural and finishing guides for consistency and quality assurance; To propose a clear, transparent, and inclusive strategy for the disposal and allocation of the housing units to Nigerians, special government needs based on affordability, equity, and public access through the Renewed Hope Housing Portal;

“To design a robust communication and public engagement plan that builds public confidence; And to ensure inter-agency coordination with stakeholders like EFCC, FCTA, and utility providers, while submitting a preliminary report within four weeks.”