10,000 Affordable Homes Planned for Federal Workers Under Abuja Cooperative City Project

The Federal Government has endorsed a large-scale housing development in Abuja that will deliver 10,000 homes for federal workers, marking one of the most ambitious initiatives under the Renewed Hope Affordable Housing Agenda.

Located on 700 hectares in Jibi town, near Dei Dei along the Kubwa Expressway, the Abuja Cooperative City Project is being developed with support from the Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development and the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN). The estate will feature housing options ranging from one-bedroom bungalows to five-bedroom detached units.

Cooperative-Led Model

The initiative is structured around cooperative participation, with leading institutions such as the Central Bank of Nigeria, the Federal Inland Revenue Service, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC), the Police Service Commission, and the Federal Judicial Service Commission already involved. Each cooperative is expected to mobilise its members to subscribe once mortgage application forms are released.

Emmanuel Iyaji, Secretary General of the Abuja Cooperative Federation, said the development addresses a longstanding challenge faced by federal workers in accessing affordable homes in the capital. “For years, many of our members have dreamt of owning a home in Abuja but found it out of reach. Abuja Cooperative City changes that story,” Iyaji noted.

Economic and Social Impact

Beyond providing homes, the project is expected to stimulate job creation across construction and allied industries, enhance local supply chains, and contribute to Nigeria’s environmental sustainability goals. According to the project’s promoters, energy-efficient materials and renewable energy systems will be integrated to lower costs and reduce the carbon footprint.

The Abuja Cooperative City Project is also positioned as a model for future partnerships between government, cooperatives, and private sector actors in addressing Nigeria’s housing deficit, estimated at over 20 million units.

Forward Outlook

With its scale and cooperative-backed structure, the project demonstrates how innovative financing and stakeholder collaboration can advance the Renewed Hope Agenda’s promise of affordable housing delivery. Its success could set a precedent for replicating similar schemes across other states, especially in urban centres where affordability remains a pressing concern.