Kaduna State Governor Strengthens Housing Access with New Social Housing and Partnership Initiatives

Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to addressing the state’s housing deficit through strategic partnerships, social housing initiatives, and private-sector collaborations aimed at promoting inclusive development and social equity.

Speaking on Monday at Rigachikun in the Igabi Local Government Area, the governor commissioned 100 free housing units built for widows under the Family Homes Funds Limited (FHFL) Social Housing Project, part of a broader national effort to empower low-income households.

Governor Sani described the project as an extension of President Bola Tinubu’s Ward Development Plan, designed to empower 1,500 people in each of Nigeria’s 8,809 wards through community-based development. He noted that the Kaduna initiative aligns with this federal vision by addressing the needs of widows and other vulnerable groups.

“Access to safe, affordable, and secure housing is the foundation of human dignity,” Sani said. “We are working with both local and international investors to reduce Kaduna’s housing deficit and promote sustainable homeownership for our citizens.”

He disclosed that the state has also distributed homes to families of victims of banditry under the Qatar Sannabil Project, a collaboration between the Kaduna State Government and Qatar Charity, and recently launched two major developments the 3,319-hectare Nuru Suraj Ungwar Dosa New Extension Layout and Urban Shelter’s 200-hectare Millennium City Project.

Collaborative Approach Driving Investment Confidence

The governor highlighted that several federal institutions including the Nigerian Air Force, Nigeria Customs Service, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, and the Federal Housing Authority have commenced housing projects in Kaduna, citing the state’s stable business climate and favourable investment policies.

“These agencies are developing projects here because of the enabling environment and incentives provided by our administration,” he said, adding that Kaduna’s recently concluded International Housing Exhibition had further strengthened investor confidence by creating dialogue around sustainable housing technologies for Northern Nigeria.

Building Sustainability and Livelihoods

FHFL Chairman, Mr Ademola Adebise, described the Rigachikun development as “a symbol of renewed hope and restored dignity” for beneficiaries. He explained that the project integrates green construction, livelihood support, and skills training into a holistic social housing model.

“These homes feature solar energy systems and eco-friendly materials to minimise costs and promote environmental sustainability,” Adebise said. “Each beneficiary received livelihood training and a cottage yard for small-scale agriculture, enabling long-term self-reliance.”

Adebise added that FHFL deployed Expanded Polystyrene System (EPS) technology a low-carbon building solution designed to accelerate delivery while supporting Nigeria’s climate-resilient housing goals.

Federal Collaboration and Policy Continuity

Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Senator Atiku Bagudu, noted that the project originated under former President Muhammadu Buhari and was sustained by President Bola Tinubu’s administration as part of a broader policy of continuity and inclusivity.

“President Tinubu is committed to completing and expanding projects that directly impact the poor and vulnerable,” Bagudu said. “This development is a result of effective collaboration between the Federal Government, Kaduna State, local councils, and women’s cooperatives.”

He praised Governor Sani’s leadership, describing him as “a proactive partner in ensuring that development translates into tangible benefits for the people.”

Kaduna’s Path Toward Inclusive Growth

Governor Sani reaffirmed his administration’s long-term housing vision, emphasising continued collaboration with federal agencies, private developers, and international partners to deliver affordable housing at scale.

“Our goal is to make Kaduna a model for inclusive and sustainable housing development in Nigeria,” he said. “By combining social impact, innovation, and public-private partnerships, we are building not just homes, but stronger, more resilient communities.”