Stakeholders in Nigeria’s building sector have urged stronger collaboration to align national climate goals with local actions that promote sustainable construction, reduce carbon emissions, and build resilient communities.
Speaking at the North-Central Regional Workshop on Sustainable Building Projects in Abuja, the Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Dangiwa, said achieving decarbonization in Nigeria’s built environment requires strategic partnerships across all sectors.
Represented by Dr. Japhet Musa, Dangiwa described the workshop as timely, noting that it would deepen efforts toward sustainable urban development nationwide.
“Urban development goes beyond erecting buildings or infrastructure. It entails deepening communities, strengthening ecosystems, and creating inclusive spaces where citizens can thrive,” he said.
The Minister reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to cutting greenhouse gas emissions and promoting climate resilience through sound policies and enforceable standards.
Also speaking, the Executive Secretary of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), Richard Dauda, said the administration continues to work with private developers to provide housing across all social classes while ensuring compliance with the Abuja Master Plan and environmental regulations.
In his remarks, the President of the Green Building Council, Danjuma Waniko, stressed the importance of collaboration in advancing green building initiatives.
He called on stakeholders to strengthen partnerships that can transform policies and reforms into actionable, enforceable regulations within the construction sector.
