By Kingsley Adegboye

The Housing Development Advocacy Network (HDAN), has congratulated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on the occasion of his 74th birthday, describing the milestone as a moment to celebrate a life of service, leadership and commitment to nation-building.
In a statement signed by Festus Adebayo, the Executive Director of HDAN, the organisation extended its warm wishes to the President, praying for good health, wisdom and strength as he continues to lead Nigeria.
The statement noted that the President’s birthday offers an opportunity not only to honour his contributions to Nigeria’s democratic journey, but also to reflect on the urgent need to deepen government intervention in the housing sector for the benefit of millions of Nigerians.
Housing Development Advocacy Network (HDAN), emphasised that housing remains one of the most critical needs confronting citizens across the country, especially low- and middle-income earners who are daily faced with rising rents, high construction costs, limited access to mortgage finance, and increasing barriers to homeownership.
The group appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to use this new age as another point of renewed commitment to the housing aspirations of ordinary Nigerians by pursuing bold and practical reforms that will make decent shelter more accessible and affordable.
According to the statement, while efforts have been made in the sector, much more is needed in the area of strong political will to address the housing challenge, strengthening mortgage systems, enforcing the use of locally manufactured building materials, expanding social housing for family homes, and supporting new initiatives such as MOFI to drive sustainable housing development.
HDAN further urged the President to prioritise mass housing delivery and provide stronger support to key housing institutions including the recapitalisation of the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria, while also championing reforms that will create an enabling environment for private sector development in affordable housing and mortgage
The organisation expressed hope that under the President’s leadership, the housing sector can become a major driver of economic growth, job creation, social stability and national development.
HDAN reiterated its commitment to working with government and stakeholders to advance policies and initiatives that will make housing more accessible and affordable for all Nigerians.