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By Maduka Nweke
The Federal Housing Authority (FHA) has embarked on a strategic drive to tackle Nigeria’s housing deficit, leveraging lessons from recent reforms to boost efficiency, accountability, and service delivery. The Authority recently hosted a three-day Staff Retreat themed “Consolidating on the Gains of Positive Reforms” at the Ikogosi Resort and Conference Centre in Ekiti State, bringing together staff and management to review progress and align on ambitious housing construction targets for 2026.
The retreat was designed as a platform for introspection and planning, aimed at sustaining the momentum of reforms that have repositioned FHA as one of Nigeria’s most performing public organizations. According to the Managing Director and CEO, Mr. Oyetunde Ojo, the retreat underscores the Authority’s commitment to delivering housing solutions while reinforcing a culture of hard work and dedication.
Addressing participants, Ojo applauded the “tenacity and zeal” of staff in embracing the reforms, stressing that sustained effort is central to the Authority’s growth. “By the end of the first quarter of the year, we will increase staff allowance; that’s the reward for your hard work,” he said, highlighting the administration’s commitment to staff welfare as a key driver of performance.
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The Managing Director also noted that recent promotions, which cleared the backlog within the Authority, were made possible due to improved financial stability. “The Authority was once precarious and heavily reliant on government subventions. Today, through internally generated revenue, FHA has not only become self-sufficient but now contributes to the Federation Account,” he added.
Looking ahead, Ojo declared 2026 as “a year of massive housing construction,” with the commissioning of the FHA Housing Estate in Bwari, Abuja, slated for the first quarter. “We must face the core mandate that the Federal Housing Authority is known for, which is housing delivery,” he said, signalling an aggressive rollout of new projects to meet Nigeria’s growing housing needs.
Executive Directors across Estate Management Services, Project Implementation, Housing Finance, and Accounts commended the Managing Director’s inclusive and multilateral leadership style, which they said has strengthened teamwork and enhanced staff receptiveness to reforms.
The retreat also featured participants from FHA subsidiaries, including FHA Mortgage Bank Ltd and FHA Energy Development Company Ltd. Seasoned resource persons such as Prof. Adetunji Oso (SAN), Prof. Josiah Oladele Babalola, Gbadegesin Omotayo Gbede, and Prof. Felix Kayode Omole led sessions across eight critical thematic areas. Topics included contracts, land documentation, dispute prevention, housing laws, quality assurance, maintenance culture, durable and climate-resilient construction materials, as well as branding, customer trust, digital marketing, and public perception.
The retreat reflects the Authority’s commitment to integrating professional expertise, innovative practices, and strategic planning into housing delivery. With the renewed focus on performance, staff welfare, and project execution, FHA is positioning itself to significantly reduce the national housing deficit while setting a benchmark for public-sector housing initiatives across Nigeria.
