The Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Dangiwa, has warned developers handling ‘Renewed Hope Housing’ projects across the country to ensure timely delivery and strict adherence to quality standards.
Speaking during a status review meeting with developers on ongoing housing projects in several states, the minister noted that the federal government will not tolerate negligence, substandard execution, or delays in project delivery.
“This administration is committed to doing things differently. Do not assume it’s business as usual. It is not. If you signed a contract with the government, you must deliver accordingly,” the Minister stated, according to a statement in Abuja by the Director, Press and Public Relations, Salisu Haiba.
Substandard structures which often lead to building collapse, have become alarmingly frequent in the last few years, especially in densely populated cities.
One of the primary causes is the use of substandard materials, due to cost-cutting measures or outright negligence.
In some cases, developers use poor-quality cement, iron rods, and other materials that compromise the structural integrity of buildings, coupled with the failure to adhere to proper architectural and engineering standards.
