FG, REDAN Plan 10,000 Housing Units for Medical Workers Nationwide

Emmanuel Addeh in Abuja

The Ministry of Housing and Urban Development in collaboration with the Real Estate Developers Association of Nigeria (REDAN) have disclosed plans to construct 10,000 housing units of Renewed Hope Medic Cities across the country to meet the housing needs of the nation’s medical workers.

Housing Minister,  Ahmed Dangiwa, disclosed the plan during his meeting with the leadership of the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD), in Abuja, a statement from the ministry said.

“Housing is a fundamental need that directly impacts productivity, stability, and quality of life. We recognise the difficulties many healthcare workers face in securing suitable accommodation, particularly in high-demand urban centers where medical facilities are concentrated. 

“Addressing these challenges requires strong partnerships between the government and professional bodies like yours”, he added.

Speaking earlier, National President, NARD, Dr. Tope Osundara, emphasised the importance of the resident doctors to the nation’s health care system, and appealed to the minister to assist the association to key into the ongoing programme.

Osundara informed that the association was proposing a 1000 housing unit under phase one for a start in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), which would serve as a template and encourage other members of the association across the states to key in.

Also speaking, the representative of REDAN and a member of NARD, Dr. Suleiman Sadiq explained that the Medic Cities project for the health workers would be a partnership between the ministries of housing and health, Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN) and a public private partnership arrangement.

According to him, the housing construction which is expected to commence across the country between January and February 2025, aims to build 10,000 housing units across the mation.