Arc Ahmed Musa Dangiwa Biography
Ahmed Musa Dangiwa (born February 10, 1963) is a Nigerian politician and architect who has been Minister of Housing and Urban Development since 2023. From 2015 to 2022, he was the managing director of the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria.
Arc. Ahmed Musa Dangiwa is a highly skilled administrator with over 30 years of experience in administration, real estate, mortgage lending, and residential construction. His knowledge extends to both the corporate and public sectors, as well as academics.
Arc Ahmed Musa Dangiwa Wikipedia
Minister of Housing and Urban Development | |
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Assumed office 21 August 2023 | |
President | Bola Tinubu |
Minister of State | Abdullahi Tijjani Gwarzo |
Preceded by | Babatunde Fashola |
Managing Director of the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria | |
In office 2015–2022 | |
President | Muhammadu Buhari |
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Born | 10 February 1963 |
Political party | All Progressives Congress |
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Arc Ahmed Musa Dangiwa Early Life and Education Background
Dangiwa graduated from Ahmadu Bello University in Zaria with a bachelor’s degree in architecture, an MSc in architecture (Arc), and an MBA.
He also attended the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School.
In 1988, Dangiwa worked as a consultant architect at Katsina State Polytechnic.
He is a member of numerous professional organizations, including the Nigerian Institute of Architects (NIA) and the American Institute of Architects (AAIA).
Dangiwa led the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN) from 2017 until 2022, during which time he managed reforms.
He previously ran AM Design Consults and Jarlo International and held positions at TRIAD Associates and Sahel Mortgage Finance Bank.
Dangiwa ran for governor of Katsina State in 2022 under the All Progressives Congress (APC).
He later became active in the Tinubu/Dikko Campaign Council for the 2023 election.
Following the elections, he was named Secretary to the Katsina State Government before being nominated for a ministerial position.
Arc Ahmed Musa Dangiwa Career
Dangiwa started his career at TRIAD Associates before becoming manager and partner of AM Design Consults, a consulting firm from Jarlo International Nig LTD that specializes in architecture and real estate development.
Sahel Mortgage Finance Limited and a building firm. He was an outstanding mortgage finance professional. progressing from property manager to head of credit control to manager of the mortgage banking division at Sahel Mortgage Finance Limited.
He belongs to a number of professional associations, including the Institute of Credit Administration (FICA), the Institute of Strategic Customer Service and Trade Management (ICSTM), and the Risk Manager Association of Nigeria (RIMAN) as a senior associate member. a senior member of the Nigerian Institute of Bankers (CIBN) and an honorary fellow of the Nigerian Institute of Loan and Risk Management (CILRM).
Achievement In Federal Mortgage Bank
raising an extra N279 billion to support the National Housing Fund (NHF) program. The NHF system had only accumulated 232 billion over 25 years, or roughly 9.28 billion annually, when Arch Dangiwa took over as bank manager. With the help of his staff, Arch Dangiwa was able to raise an extra 279 billion for the NHF scheme, or an average of N55.8 billion annually.
A record $175 billion in construction finance and affordable housing loans were disbursed. (1) 5.938 beneficiaries were given NHF mortgage loans. (2) lending for home improvement to 77,575 (3) building affordable housing units around the country.
Refund processing for 247,521 retired NHF contributors has increased by a record N39.5 billion.
launch and commencement of the 40 billion FMBN cities initiative.
A historic drive to make FMBN Housing more affordable for average Nigerians. This encompasses the following. (1) A downward analysis of the FMBN Housing loan’s equity requirement. (2) The creation of novel housing products to increase affordability. (3) The Diaspora mortgage loan was developed under the direction of Arch Dangiwa. to assist Nigerians residing overseas in owning their homes without being conned by friends or family in Nigeria.
Creation of a five-year FMBN strategy plan.
clearing the FMBN financial account backlog.
FMBN’s Roadmap for Digital Transformation.
Arc Ahmed Musa Dangiwa Awards and recognition
Award of Excellence. Organized by the Kankia Transformation Forum in Katsina State.
Award of Excellence: Real Estate Personality of the Year 2018.
Certificate of Service as a Governing Council Member Award.
Public Service Officer of the Year Award for 2018.
Icon important award for 2018.
Housing Development Advocacy Network and Housing Television Africa.
The Champion of Empowerment and Disability Inclusion in Nigeria Award.
Icon of Housing Development and Environmental Management Awards.
Mortgage Banker of the Year Award.
Presidential Award for Vocational Service 2021.
Award of Excellence. The best institution in Nigeria that promotes home ownership.
Nigeria Real Estate Awards 2018.
Arc Ahmed Musa Dangiwa Personal Life
Dangiwa’s passions include travel, intellectual involvement, and photography. He’s married with children.
Who is Ahmed M. Dangiwa?
THE HONORABLE MINISTER FOR HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT. Arc. Ahmed Musa Dangiwa is a highly skilled administrator with over 30 years of experience in administration, real estate, mortgage lending, and residential construction.