The Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development has warned Nigerians to ignore claims that the 753-unit housing estate, recently handed over to the ministry by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), is up for sale.
In a statement issued by the ministry’s Director of Press and Public Relations, Badamasi Haiba, the ministry stressed that the estate—linked to former Central Bank Governor Godwin Emefiele—is still under technical review and not yet available for public purchase.
This clarification comes amid rising reports of fraudsters collecting as much as N500,000 from unsuspecting Nigerians under the pretext of securing “ministry slots” or expression of interest forms for the estate.
“For the avoidance of doubt, the ministry has just taken over the estate from the EFCC as directed by Mr. President. The houses will be completed, properly assessed, and infrastructure added before any official sale begins,” the statement read.
According to the ministry, a technical committee has already been set up by the Minister of Housing, Architect Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, to assess the buildings, run integrity tests, evaluate infrastructure needs, and develop a transparent disposal strategy.
The ministry advised the public to wait for an official announcement on when and how the houses will be made available. It also urged interested individuals to only seek information from the Department of Public Building and Housing Development or the Press and Public Relations office.
“This process is part of the Renewed Hope Agenda for the housing sector. We are committed to transparency and inclusivity. Nigerians must be vigilant and avoid falling into the hands of scammers,” Haiba added.
