Kogi Housing Commissioner Felicitates Minister of Housing, Arc. Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, on His Birthday

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The Honourable Commissioner for Housing and Urban Development in Kogi State has congratulated the Honourable Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Arc. Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, on the occasion of his birthday, describing him as a visionary leader and a reformer committed to transforming Nigeria’s housing sector.

In a goodwill message issued on Tuesday, the Commissioner praised the Minister for his outstanding leadership, innovative policies and unwavering dedication to addressing the nation’s housing deficit through sustainable housing and urban development initiatives.

He also expressed deep appreciation for the Minister’s continuous support and collaboration with Kogi State, noting that the synergy between the Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development and the Kogi State Ministry of Housing and Urban Development has yielded positive outcomes in policy alignment, technical support and infrastructure development.

According to him, the partnership has strengthened the state’s drive towards delivering affordable, decent and inclusive housing for the people of Kogi State in line with the development agenda of the Federal Government.

The Commissioner prayed for good health, long life and renewed strength for Arc. Dangiwa to continue his service to the nation, while wishing him many more years of impactful leadership in public service.

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