The Federal Government has instructed that all housing units in government estates be sold or allocated at uniform prices to promote equity, fiscal transparency, and curtail arbitrary price variances across states and agencies. The directive was issued through a memo from the Ministry of Housing and works.
Under the policy, federal housing estates across the country—whether in Abuja, Lagos, Port Harcourt or other centers—shall adhere to a standard pricing schedule for similar unit types (e.g., 2-bedroom flats, 3-bedroom houses). Deviations from the schedule must be justified by documented factors such as land cost differences or infrastructural variances, and must receive ministerial approval.
Housing officials say the policy aims to reduce unfair markups and speculation in government estates, make home ownership more predictable, and restore public confidence in government housing programs. Local governments, federal agencies and parastatals managing housing estates have been instructed to review their pricing schemes and reconcile them to the new policy by December 2025.
Stakeholders welcomed the move, though some cautioned that uniform pricing must be backed by quality assurance, maintenance plans, and post-sales support to prevent deterioration or abandonment of units.
