President Bola Tinubu has sworn in Dr Muttaqha Rabe Darma as the new Minister of Housing and Urban Development at the State House on Friday.
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The development was disclosed in a statement by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy.
The development was disclosed in a statement by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy.
The swearing-in followed Dr Darma’s confirmation by the Senate and his subsequent designation as minister, coming days after he was named to replace Ahmed Musa Dangiwa as head of the housing ministry in a cabinet reshuffle.
President Tinubu said the appointment comes at a critical period for national development, stressing that the housing sector requires experienced leadership to drive ongoing reforms and deliver on government priorities.
The President also commended Dr Darma’s professional background, describing him as someone with a track record of value delivery across public service and development administration.
He further urged him to remain ready to serve in any capacity assigned within the administration.
Dr Darma brings extensive academic and professional experience spanning engineering, business, governance, and development administration.
He holds a Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) from the University of Liverpool and a PhD in Industrial Engineering from Atlantic International University.
He also has private sector experience, including involvement with Coshcaris Group Limited and leadership of Pleasant Investment since 2012, with interests in oil, gas, and energy-related ventures.
The Ministry of Housing and Urban Development is currently implementing major initiatives under the Renewed Hope Estates and Cities programme, aimed at delivering 100,000 housing units nationwide.
However, implementation updates have remained limited since its announcement, while millions of land assets across the country remain undocumented, restricting access to credit and investment opportunities.
If effectively executed, these reforms are expected to significantly reshape Nigeria’s housing delivery and land administration system
