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• President Bola Ahmed Tinubu swore in Dr Muttaqha Rabe Darma as the new Minister of Housing and Urban Development
• Darma, an indigene of Katsina State, replaced Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, who recently resigned from his post
• Tinubu emphasised the need for competent leadership during national development challenges

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FCT, Abuja - President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has swore in Dr Muttaqha Rabe Darma from Katsina State as the new Minister of Housing and Urban Development.

Legit.ng reports that Darma replaced Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, who recently resigned on Tuesday, April 21, 2026.

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Tinubu on Friday, April 24, 2026, administered the oath of office to Dr Darma from Katsina State, following his Senate clearance.

President Tinubu congratulated Dr Darma for coming on board at this “very challenging time of national development.

Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser to the President on Information & Strategy, made this known in a statement issued via his X handle @aonanuga1956.

“You have a very rich and interesting background. As a leader, we need competent hands like yours.

“There is no doubt that you have rendered valuable services in all the assignments you have embarked upon; You are a fitting peg in the right position.”

President Tinubu urged Darma to be ready to serve in any capacity in which he is called upon.

Before this appointment, Darma was the President of the Umaru Musa Yar’Adua Human Development Centre in Katsina State.

Nigerians react as Tinubu swears in new housing minister

@MrGhata

A big Congratulations to Dr. Darma, I hope and pray he puts his best as a true son of our dear Katsina State.

@flacko_guwop

The federal housing scheme is bleeding, PBAT does something bout it, build housing infrastructure.

@elderjoe2003

A new appointment, a new chapter in housing and urban development. Now the real test begins: delivery, not ceremony—because Nigerians are watching for impact, not just reshuffles.

@sam4se

President Tinubu continues to prioritize capacity. Dr. Darma’s previous success as Commissioner for Works and Housing in Katsina, alongside his stint at the PTDF, means he won't be learning on the job. He understands the bottlenecks of housing and transport infrastructure intimately. This is the kind of leadership required to bridge the national housing deficit.

@musajiyadangana

Congratulations, Dr. Muttaqha Darma! To whom much is given, much is expected.

@flourish007

The former housing minister did nothing. Millions of Nigerians are displaced, homeless, or living in IDP camps in their own country. Let's define the roles of this new replacement.

Former minister opens up after sack

Recall that Ahmed Musa Dangiwa reflected on his ministerial tenure as a privilege and a dedicated service to Nigeria.

Dangiwa expressed gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the opportunity to lead housing reforms.

The outgoing minister highlighted efforts to expand access to affordable housing for Nigerians.

Why Tinubu removed Wale Edun, Dangiwa

Meanwhile, Legit.ng reported that President Tinubu reshuffled his cabinet, removing two key ministers in a move aimed at strengthening governance.

The presidency explained that the decision was driven by the need for greater cohesion and more effective delivery of the Renewed Hope Agenda.

Wale Edun and Umar Dangiwa were asked to hand over their roles, with new appointments already announced to take charge.