By Suleman Ahmad, The Bureau Newspaper
Kano, Nigeria – July 24, 2025
Kano State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to tackling the housing deficit by partnering with the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN) to deliver affordable homes to citizens across the state.
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf disclosed this while receiving the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of FMBN, Alhaji Shehu Usman Osidi, and his team on a courtesy visit at the Government House in Kano on Wednesday.
In a statement released by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Mustapha Muhammad, the Governor emphasized Kano’s urgent housing needs due to its status as Nigeria’s second most populous state, experiencing rapid population growth and urbanization.
“Kano State Government has always been at the forefront of development, and housing is a critical pillar in improving the quality of life for our people,” Governor Yusuf stated. “We believe that collaboration with the Federal Mortgage Bank and other relevant stakeholders is essential to achieving our goal of ensuring every Kano citizen has access to affordable, habitable shelter.”
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On his part, FMBN boss Alhaji Shehu Usman Osidi commended the Kano State Government’s decision to return its civil servants to the National Housing Fund (NHF) Scheme, describing it as a “testament to responsible and worker-centered governance.”
Osidi explained that FMBN was established to support Nigerians—particularly low- and middle-income earners—with access to affordable housing finance.
He disclosed that the bank has already committed ₦6.8 billion to fund ten ongoing housing projects across various locations in Kano State, aimed at addressing the state’s widening housing gap.
“We are ready and willing to expand our collaboration with Kano State Government to develop more housing units that are both affordable and sustainable,” Osidi assured.
He further noted that FMBN is focused on working closely with state governments, labour unions, and the private sector to promote inclusive housing finance, especially through the NHF scheme, mortgage refinancing, and cooperative-based housing models.
The visit marks a new phase of strategic housing collaboration, with both institutions pledging to deepen cooperation in order to provide dignified living conditions for Kano’s growing population.
