The Minister of State for Housing and Urban Development, Yusuf Abdullahi Ata, has expressed appreciation for the contributions of former Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, who resigned from office on April 21, 2026. In a goodwill message delivered in Abuja, Ata commended Dangiwa for advancing housing reforms during his three-year tenure, describing it as an impactful period of stewardship that fostered an ecosystem environment within the Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development.
Advancing Affordable Housing Under Renewed Hope Agenda
Ata noted that Dangiwa successfully advanced the government’s mandate to expand access to decent and affordable housing for Nigerians, aligning with constitutional obligations and the policy thrust of the current administration. According to the minister, the former minister introduced ready-made policies and initiatives that strengthened the provision of affordable housing under the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Tinubu’s administration.
“These initiatives addressed critical gaps in housing finance, land titling, and urban renewal, and were structured to reach low and middle-income earners across the six geopolitical zones,” Ata said. He explained that the policies were designed for effective service delivery and executed with a clear focus on measurable outcomes. Key performance indicators were tracked across projects, ensuring transparency and accountability in the deployment of public resources for housing development.
Group Alleges Masari’s Role in Dangiwa’s Exit
However, a pro-democracy group, the Partnership for Democratic Awareness and Good Governance (P4DAGG), has accused Presidential Political Adviser Ibrahim Masari of playing a role in Dangiwa’s exit. Dangiwa and Wale Edun left the Federal Executive Council earlier this week following a viral statement announcing their replacements. While many Nigerians viewed the development as a dismissal, the Presidency later issued a statement claiming that both officials had resigned.
Reacting to Dangiwa’s departure, P4DAGG alleged that Masari, a fellow indigene of Katsina State, orchestrated the removal. The group further alleged that rather than attracting federal projects to the state, the presidential aide has acted in ways that undermine Katsina’s development.
