Tinubu swears in Muttaqa Rabe Darma as Minister of Housing, Urban Devt
By Bashir Rabe Mani in Sokoto
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has sworn in Dr Muttaqa Rabe Darma as Minister of Housing and Urban Development.
The swearing-in ceremony took place at the President’s Conference Room, Presidential Villa, Abuja, a few minutes before 4:00 p.m.
Darma, a former Executive Secretary of the Petroleum Technology Development Fund, was confirmed by the Senate on Thursday after a screening exercise. His nomination was earlier conveyed to the upper chamber in a letter read by Senate President Godswill Akpabio.
During the screening, Darma pledged to work closely with the National Assembly to address the country’s housing deficit, noting that over 100 million Nigerians lack adequate housing.
He also outlined plans to improve leadership in the sector, expand access to affordable housing, and strengthen relevant institutions.
Darma succeeds Ahmed Dangiwa, whose exit followed a minor Federal Executive Council reshuffle announced by the Presidency on Tuesday.
