The federal government has vowed to sanction contractors handling projects under the Renewed Hope Housing Programme who fail to meet contractual obligations, amid concerns over delays in the execution of housing projects across the country.
Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Muttaqha Darma, expressed dissatisfaction with the pace of work on some projects during an inspection of the Renewed Hope Housing Estate in Katsina.
He warned that contractors who abandon projects or fail to complete them within agreed timelines without formally seeking extensions or contract variations would be held accountable.
The minister said contracts are legally binding agreements, and contractors are required to notify the ministry of any challenges that could affect project delivery.
Failure to follow due process, he said, could attract sanctions in line with contract management regulations. To assess the extent of delays, Dangiwa said he had directed ministry officials to compile a comprehensive report on all ongoing housing projects nationwide. The report will detail contract award dates, project timelines and current levels of completion.
