The Federal Government has launched a Housing Fraud Reporting Portal, a digital platform that allows Nigerians to report fraudulent activities in housing estates, submit evidence, and track the progress of their complaints.
The initiative was announced by the Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development (FMHUD) on Tuesday, with demonstrations carried out by technical consultants Freestone Investments Limited and Prunedge Development Technologies Limited.
According to the Ministry, fraudulent practices in the real estate sector will no longer be tolerated, and perpetrators will face strict legal consequences.
The portal, accessible via https://reports.fmhud.gov.ng, provides a secure and user-friendly system for citizens to lodge complaints, which will be reviewed in collaboration with law enforcement agencies, the judiciary, and professional bodies.
In addition, the Ministry launched the Contract Performance and Compliance Project Monitoring System (CPCPMS), designed to track housing project progress in real time, evaluate contractor performance, and centralise project records, payment certificates, and Bills of Quantities.
Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Arc. Ahmed Dangiwa, said the platforms align with the 2012 National Housing Policy, which advocates stricter regulation of the industry, certification of estate developers, and protection of citizens against fraudulent actors.
“The launch of these platforms marks a significant step towards transparency, accountability, and efficiency in the housing sector,” Dangiwa said.
Deputy Director and Head of the Ministry’s ICT Department, Dr. Marcus Amiolemen, added that the fraud portal was developed in partnership with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to ensure effective case tracking and follow-up.
He emphasised that both platforms reaffirm the government’s commitment to safeguarding citizens’ interests and improving service delivery in the housing sector.
