The Ministry of Housing and Urban Development has launched a housing fraud reporting web-based platform aimed at allowing citizens to report incidents of fraud in housing estates.
The platform with the sub-domain name https://reports.fmhud.gov.ng, enables users to submit complaints and share relevant evidence and information on fraudulent practices in the real estate sector in the country.
Speaking at the live presentation of the web portal, Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Dangiwa, stated that the ministry was guided by the 2012 National Housing Policy to commence firmer regulation of the housing industry.
“The policy mandates the government to establish an efficient administrative, legal, and regulatory framework to enforce the control and monitoring of housing delivery, ensure that all persons who offer professional services in the built environment are properly registered with their professional bodies,” he stated.
Other mandates in the policy, according to the minister, include strengthening oversight of estate developers through certification and regulation under the authority of the ministry, as well as moving towards creating a National Housing and Urban Development Regulatory Commission to provide overall coordination of the sector.
“This will mean closer scrutiny of developers, tighter monitoring of real estate practices, and stronger enforcement against fraudulent actors,” he explained.
Dangiwa expressed optimism that the housing fraud detection and reporting portal will help to achieve the mandate.
“It will empower Nigerians to report fraud, track cases, and strengthen transparency in real estate transactions,” he remarked.
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While decrying that hardworking citizens have, over time, fallen prey to fraudulent practices, sharp operators, and unscrupulous individuals in the real estate industry, Dangiwa said the current administration has taken bold steps to shine a light on the activities of real estate practitioners and to ensure that Nigerians are protected.
He further explained that “the housing fraud detection and reporting portal provides a credible, safe, and transparent channel for Nigerians to report fraudulent practices, track cases, and help the government take decisive action against culprits.”
The minister warned that sharp practices will not be tolerated in the housing sector, adding that the ministry will work with professional bodies, law enforcement agencies, and the judiciary to ensure that offenders face the full weight of the law.
“Our goal is simple: a housing sector where Nigerians can invest and own homes with confidence, free from fear of fraud.
“This is how we will protect our people, restore trust, and move closer to the vision of safe, decent, and affordable housing for all,” he said.
The ministry’s Deputy Director and Head, Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Department, Dr. Marcus Amiolemen, revealed that the housing fraud reporting system was developed in partnership with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
He described the platform as a simple and user-friendly online tool that empowers citizens to report incidents of fraud in the real estate sector.
Dr. Amiolemen explained that the system, which can be accessed via https://reports.fmhud.gov.ng/, gives Nigerians the opportunity to submit complaints and provide vital information on fraudulent practices in the housing industry.
The ministry, he added, will carefully review the reports received on the platform and work closely with relevant stakeholders to ensure that proper investigations and actions are taken.
