Monday, August 25, 2025 - The Ministry of Housing and the Nigeria Police (NPF) Force have established a national task force to recover encroached federal lands and properties.
Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Musa
Dangiwa announced this during a courtesy visit to the Inspector-General of
Police, Kayode Egbetokun, at the Force Headquarters, Abuja.
He stated that Federal Government lands are not mere parcels
of soil but national assets held in trust for all Nigerians.
“They are meant to host housing estates, infrastructure, and
public projects that create jobs, drive development, and expand opportunities.
When they are illegally occupied, development is stalled, investments are
wasted, and the collective future of Nigerians is shortchanged,” he stated.
Dangiwa expressed appreciation to the Inspector-General of
Police for approving the Ministry’s request to set up the Task Force,
describing the approval as a strong signal of the Force’s readiness to protect
national assets.
The task force, which will include representatives from key
ministries, agencies, and security services, will be a coordinated
nationwide effort to recover and safeguard Federal Government lands and
properties.
“With the full support of the Nigeria Police Force, I have
no doubt that this initiative will succeed,” Arc. Dangiwa assured.
He further emphasised that safeguarding Federal Government
lands is central to the implementation of President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope
Agenda, as these assets will now be better secured and put to work to advance
development, empower communities, and improve lives.
“Safeguarding Federal Government lands is not just about
protecting property; it is about protecting the promise of a better Nigeria. It
is about ensuring that every project built on these lands contributes to Mr.
President’s Renewed Hope Agenda – a Nigeria where every citizen can live with
dignity, security, and opportunity,” the Minister affirmed.
In his response, Inspector-General of Police Kayode
Egbetokun reaffirmed the Force’s commitment to the joint Task Force, stressing
that housing is critical to the welfare of citizens.
He welcomed President Tinubu’s directive for the allocation
of over 1,000 housing units to Police officers, describing it as a measure that
would boost their welfare and strengthen their service to the nation.
The collaboration between the Ministry and the Nigeria
Police Force sends a clear national message: Federal Government assets belong
to the people, and under Renewed Hope, they will be protected, preserved, and
utilized for the good of all.
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