The Nigerian Government has announced plans to sell a 753-unit housing estate in Abuja, which was recovered from the former Central Bank Governor Godwin Emefiele, who is currently on trial for multiple financial crimes.
On Tuesday, the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development confirmed that it had taken possession of the property following a formal handover by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) at the ministry’s headquarters in Mabushi.
In a statement signed by Salisu Haiba, Director of Press and Public Relations, the ministry said: “The Ministry of Housing and Urban Development has taken delivery of the 753 housing units in Abuja, recovered from the former Central Bank Governor, Godwin Emefiele, by the EFCC.”
Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Arc Ahmed Dangiwa, praised the EFCC’s efforts in combating corruption and recovering assets.
“This marks a significant milestone in our collective determination to ensure that recovered assets are put to productive use in ways that directly benefit the Nigerian people,” Dangiwa said.
He revealed that a joint tour of the estate would soon be conducted.
“We intend to carry out thorough integrity and structural assessments on all buildings and associated infrastructure to confirm their safety and suitability for habitation,” he added.
Dangiwa further disclosed that the housing units would be sold through a transparent process.
“For the public sale component, we will adopt a transparent and competitive process.
“This will include a nationwide advertisement and the use of the Renewed Hope Portal where interested Nigerians can submit their Expressions of Interest,” he stated.
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