The Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development has signed the 2025 Performance Contracts with directors and heads of units, reaffirming its commitment to delivering measurable, impact-driven reforms.
The Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Dangiwa, signed the contracts at a retreat themed ‘Accelerating Service Delivery through Performance Contracting and Strategic Alignment with the Renewed Hope Agenda.’
Declaring the retreat open, Dangiwa said the event was not a routine administrative exercise but “a strategic leadership forum” to align the Ministry’s leadership with its core mandate of translating policies into measurable outcomes.
He stated, “I am committed to leading a performance-driven Ministry that is focused on delivering real value to Nigerians.”
The Minister emphasised that housing development, land reforms, urban planning, and regulatory innovation remain vital tools in delivering the Renewed Hope Agenda’s promise of dignity, opportunity, prosperity, and decent shelter for Nigerians.
Highlighting the importance of performance accountability, Dangiwa said, “Every department and officer is expected to align with KPIs and accountability frameworks that support the Ministry’s deliverables.”
He stressed that the Presidential Performance Bond signed by ministers is a “binding commitment to the Nigerian people, monitored through scorecards and dashboards developed by the Central Delivery Coordinating Unit.”
Some of the Ministry’s key deliverables for 2025 are the construction of 20,000 affordable housing units across the country through the Renewed Hope Housing Programme. This initiative is designed not only to address the nation’s housing deficit but also to stimulate employment, enhance living conditions, and contribute to broader economic development.
Additionally, the Ministry is prioritising the development of fiscal incentives to promote the local production of essential building materials. By supporting domestic manufacturing of items such as cement, roofing sheets, and sanitary fittings, the government aims to reduce construction costs, encourage industrial growth, and boost self-reliance within the housing sector.
Another key area of focus is the expansion and digitisation of the National Land Registration and Documentation Programme. In partnership with state governments, the Ministry intends to intensify efforts to modernise land administration by digitising records and improving tenure security steps seen as critical to fostering investment, transparency, and sustainable urban development.
Dangiwa also acknowledged the technical support of the CDCU and the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, emphasising their role in institutionalising performance management.
“Let this retreat be remembered not for the contracts signed, but for the renewed determination to deliver meaningful results,” he concluded.
In his keynote address, the Permanent Secretary, Shuaib Belgore, said the Ministry remains committed to institutionalising PMS as a tool for transparency, accountability, and improved governance.
“The Performance Management System is now a mandatory component of public service delivery, as enshrined in the 2021 Revised Public Service Rules. It is essential for driving institutional effectiveness, identifying capacity gaps, and ensuring every officer contributes meaningfully to the nation’s development goals,” he stated.
Belgore emphasised that the retreat is a major step in aligning the Ministry’s targets with the Renewed Hope Agenda, the National Development Plan (2021–2025), and the overarching service-wide mandate of the OHCSF. He also recalled the success of the maiden retreat held in 2024, noting its role in establishing performance contracts across departments.
He urged directors to “provide clear leadership, champion transparency, leverage digital tools, and use PMS outcomes to inform decisions on promotions, capacity building, and service delivery improvement.”
Director of Planning, Research, and Statistics, Mukhtar Iliyasu welcomed participants and stressed the retreat’s importance in linking individual and departmental outcomes with national development priorities. He highlighted gains from the 2024 performance cycle, including the introduction of PMS Day, development of KPIs, and cascading of performance contracts to individual officers.
He warned that “non-compliance with PMS guidelines would attract sanctions,” signalling a new era of accountability and results-focused governance.
Iliyasu urged participants to “embrace innovation, collaboration, and dedication as the Ministry charts the course for a more impactful 2025.”
