Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, has lauded the Dangote Cement Plc for its contributions to the development of the Nigerian economy, urging the company to join hand with the government in bridging the housing gap in the country.
Speaking during a tour of the company’s exhibition stand at the ongoing Africa International Housing Show in Abuja, the minister said the Dangote Cement Plc has contributed enormously to the development of the Nigerian economy.
He said his Ministry was partnering the company to address Nigeria’s housing deficit through affordable housing projects.
“We recognize Dangote Cement’s pivotal role in our economy and urge them to sustain these efforts,” Dangiwa said.
Meanwhile, Arch. Dangiwa said there was the need to extend the company’s developmental efforts to the housing sector to help reverse the gap in the country.
Nigeria is said to face a severe housing deficit, estimated to be over 20 million units, largely fueled by rapid urbanization, a growing population, and limited access to affordable housing units.
Speaking during the tour, Coordinator of the Show, Bar. Festus Adebayo told newsmen that the housing gap in the country can be addressed through the Public Private Partnership (PPP).
He urged the private sector in Nigeria to consider the provision of housing in its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) schemes.
The Dangote Cement Plc is sponsoring the Africa International Housing Show (AIHS) which opened on Monday at the Transcorp Hilton, Abuja.
