Minister, EFCC Boss Inspect 753 Emefiele-Linked Abuja Housing Units, Vow Swift Repurposing

The Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Arc. Ahmed Dangiwa, alongside the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ola Olukoyede, on Wednesday inspected a sprawling 753-unit housing estate in Abuja previously owned by the embattled former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Godwin Emefiele.

The estate, recently confiscated and handed over to the Federal Ministry of Housing by the EFCC, marks one of the most high-profile recoveries under President Bola Tinubu’s anti-corruption drive.

Speaking during the tour, Dangiwa disclosed that technical assessments, including structural integrity tests, would begin immediately. The estate, once certified safe, is set to be completed and offered to the public via the Renewed Hope Housing Portal, which is already operational.

“This recovery is a landmark achievement—one of the most significant in the country’s recent history within such a short time,” Dangiwa said. “It reflects our commitment to transparency, accountability, and ensuring that national assets serve the Nigerian people.”

He lauded the EFCC for its diligence and reaffirmed the ministry’s readiness to repurpose the seized property to address the country’s housing deficit.

Dangiwa also used the occasion to warn public office holders against indulging in corrupt practices and urged Nigerians to continue supporting the EFCC’s mission of retrieving stolen national assets.

On his part, EFCC Chairman Olukoyede reiterated the Commission’s commitment to ensuring that ill-gotten assets are recovered and redeployed for public use in line with President Tinubu’s directive.