Govt to sell off seized 753 Abuja duplexes after integrity tests
The Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Dangiwa, and the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Olanipekun Olukoyede, yesterday conducted a joint inspection of the seized 753-unit housing estate linked to former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor Godwin Emefiele.
The inspection was part of Federal Government’s full technical evaluation and eventual completion of the housing project.
The EFCC recently handed over the estate to the ministry on the directive of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
Speaking during the inspection, Dangiwa said the ministry would immediately begin structural integrity tests on all buildings and the surrounding infrastructure to determine their suitability for safe habitation.
The minister described the estate as a major asset recovery milestone, saying it would be repurposed to serve the public under the Renewed Hope Agenda.
“This is not just about taking over a property, it’s about putting it to work for Nigerians. We’re focused on making this estate habitable and useful as soon as possible,” he said.
Dangiwa explained that following the technical assessment, the ministry would go ahead with necessary infrastructure work, including perimeter fencing, roads, drainage, and other essential amenities.
EFCC Chairman Olukoyede said the inspection was meant to demonstrate the transparency of the recovery process.
“This is a clear message that looted assets will not just be recovered, they will be used to benefit the people,” he said.
The EFCC chairman explained that the visit marked a significant phase in the transformation of the recovered property into a national asset.
He added that it also aligned with President Tinubu’s housing and anti-corruption priorities.
