Tinubu Swears in Darma as Housing Minister, Harps on National Development
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Friday swore in Dr. Muttaqha Rabe Darma as Minister of Housing and Urban Development, following his confirmation by the Senate.
Dr. Darma replaces Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, who recently resigned from the position.
The brief ceremony, held at the State House in Abuja, saw the President charge the new minister to deploy his experience toward addressing the country’s housing and urban development challenges.
Describing the appointment as coming at a critical period, Tinubu said the administration requires capable and experienced individuals to drive its development agenda.
“You have a very rich and interesting background. As a leader, we need competent hands like yours,” the President said, expressing confidence in Darma’s capacity to deliver. He added that the new minister should remain prepared to serve in any capacity required in the national interest.
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Dr. Darma, a scholar and development expert, holds a Doctor of Business Administration from the University of Liverpool and a PhD in Industrial Engineering from the Atlantic International University. He also earned a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Bayero University Kano and a Master’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering from the University of Benin.
A member of both the Nigerian Society of Engineers and the Nigerian Institute of Management, Darma previously served as Executive Secretary of the Petroleum Technology Development Fund between 2008 and 2012.
He has also held key roles in Katsina State, including Commissioner for Works, Housing and Transport, as well as Commissioner for Rural and Social Development. In academia, he lectured at Bayero University, Kano, and has published extensively on governance and development.
Prior to his appointment, Darma was President of the Umaru Musa Yar’Adua Human Development Centre in Katsina.
The appointment is expected to strengthen the federal government’s efforts in tackling housing deficits and improving urban infrastructure across the country.
By PRNigeria
