Housing Africa: Dangiwa urges shareholders to address housing challenge

By Mashe Umaru Gwamna

Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Architect, and Chairman of the 42nd Shelter Afrique Annual General Meeting (AGM), Architect Ahmed Dangiwa has called on the need for shareholders to collaborate and play pivotal role in addressing Africa’s housing challenge.
He made the called at the Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) of Shelter Afrique held in Algiers, the capital of Algeria between October 4-5, 2023.
This was contained in a statement signed and issued by Deputy Director Information, Salisu Badamasi.
Dangiwa urged for a renewed sense of purpose, dedication, and trust among shareholders to work collectively towards overcoming the housing deficit that has plagued the continent for decades .
“ We must be humbled by the progress Shelter Afrique has made in over 40 years, and we must resolve to set aside all tolerable ancillary issues. It is our collective responsibility to fix Africa’s housing problem, and this requires sincerity of purpose, hard work, and trust,” Architect Dangiwa stated.
The Minister commended the Board and Management of Shelfer Afrique for their dedication to the restructuring of the organization and also acknowledged the collective efforts invested in the monumental continental task.
He also recognised the competent leadership of the Board Chairman, Dr. Chii Akporji, and Managing Director, Thierno-Habib Hann for the progress towards building pre-meeting sharerholder consensus on knotty issues.
He said the transformation of Shelter Afrique into Shelter Afrique Development Bank (ShafDB) heralds a new era of accelerated progress, reflecting the organization’s commitment to addressing Africa’s housing challenges with renewed vigor and determination.
The statement noted that Shelter Afrique Development Bank (ShafDB) is a leading Development Finance Institution dedicated to providing financing solutions for affordable housing projects across Africa.
With a focus on collaboration, innovation, and sustainability, ShafDB aims to transform the housing sector and improve the lives of millions of people in Africa.