Dangiwa Wins Transformational Africa Housing Minister of the Year Award for Second Consecutive Term
Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Arc. Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, has been named Transformational Africa Housing Minister of the Year for the second consecutive year, reinforcing his position as one of the continent’s leading public-sector reformers in the built environment.
The recognition, released through the Africa Housing Awards’ official publication platform, acknowledges the Minister’s sustained leadership in advancing affordable housing delivery, strengthening institutional reforms, and promoting sustainable urban development across Nigeria.
Dangiwa’s recognition reflects the outcomes of a rigorous evaluation process assessing the impact of policy direction, sector reforms, programme performance, and measurable progress across Africa’s housing landscape.
Since assuming office, the Minister has led major initiatives aimed at repositioning the housing sector for improved efficiency, transparency, and private-sector participation. These include:
National Housing Delivery Acceleration Framework, designed to streamline processes and address structural bottlenecks
Strengthened partnerships with sub-national governments and development institutions to expand affordable housing supply
Advancement of sustainable building principles, promoting lower-carbon development and resilient urban planning
Enhancement of mortgage accessibility through reforms within the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN)
These interventions have drawn praise from industry stakeholders for their emphasis on institutional strengthening and long-term sector stability.
Awards Ceremony to Convene Continental Leaders in Abuja
The 2025 Africa Housing Awards ceremony is scheduled for 12 December 2025 at Fraser Suites, Abuja. The event will assemble government officials, industry executives, policymakers, and innovators from across the continent to celebrate excellence in housing, construction, and urban development.
In addition to Dangiwa’s award, the selection committee announced other top honourees, including the Namibia Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Hon. Sankwasa James Sankwasa, alongside leading real estate firms from Kenya, Ghana, Uganda, and South Africa. These organisations will be recognised for advancements in building technology, sustainable development, and large-scale housing delivery.
Strengthening a Culture of Excellence in Africa’s Housing Market
Founded to promote excellence and innovation, the Africa Housing Awards has become one of the continent’s most credible sector recognitions. The awards highlight exemplary performance by public officials, private developers, financiers, and thought leaders whose work contributes meaningfully to addressing Africa’s housing deficit.
The programme places particular emphasis on:
Innovation and sustainability
Quality of leadership and sector impact
Affordability and accessibility of housing solutions
Adoption of modern construction practices
Contribution to national and regional housing policies
The repeat selection of Nigeria’s Housing Minister underscores the country’s growing influence in shaping regional housing policy and reform.
A Continuing Mandate for Sector Transformation
Dangiwa’s back-to-back win signals strong confidence in the Ministry’s reform agenda and its long-term potential to redefine Nigeria’s housing and urban development landscape. As the sector prepares for further policy rollouts and public-private initiatives, industry analysts expect continued momentum in the drive toward sustainable, scalable, and investor-friendly housing frameworks.
With the upcoming awards ceremony set to spotlight the continent’s leading achievers, Nigeria’s strong showing reaffirms its position as a key player in Africa’s evolving housing market.
