Minister Extols Dangote Cement, Seeks Partnership To Bridge Housing Gap

Minister of Housing and Urban Development Ahmed Musa Dangiwa has lauded Dangote Cement Plc for its contributions to the development of the Nigerian economy, urging the company to work with the government to bridge 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 Dangote Cement Plc has contributed enormously to the development of the Nigerian economy.

He said his Ministry was partnering with the company to address Nigeria’s housing deficit through affordable housing projects.

“We recognise Dangote Cement’s pivotal role in our economy and urge them to sustain these efforts,” Dangiwa said.

Meanwhile, Arch. Dangiwa said the company’s developmental efforts should be extended to the housing sector to help reverse the country’s gap.

Nigeria is said to face a severe housing deficit, estimated to be over 20 million units, largely fueled by rapid urbanisation, a growing population, and limited access to affordable housing units.

Speaking during the tour, Bar Festus Adebayo, the Coordinator of the Show, told newsmen that the housing gap in the country can be addressed through public-private Partnerships (PPPS).

He urged the private sector in Nigeria to consider the provision of housing in its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) schemes.

Dangote Cement Plc is sponsoring the Africa International Housing Show (AIHS), which opened on Monday at the Transcorp Hilton in Abuja.

A company statement said that Dangote Cement is sponsoring the event, which is the 19th in the series, as well as participating in it.

The statement said the event, which is expected to host participants from 21 countries, offers a rare platform for the company to connect with key players in the housing industry across the continent.

It said this year’s theme, “Reimagining Housing Through Innovation, Collaboration, and Policy,” aptly resonates with the company’s core value.

The statement added that Dangote Cement Plc has scheduled Thursday, July 30, 2025, for its Special Day.