The Renewed Hope Student Housing Project, a flagship initiative of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration, is set to deliver over 38,400 world-class student hostel bed spaces across 24 tertiary institutions before the end of next year.
The project — a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) spearheaded by the Federal Government in collaboration with Family Homes Funds Limited (FHFL), the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), and Africa Plus Partners Nigeria Limited — aims to improve students’ living standards and revitalize infrastructure across universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education nationwide.
According to the project promoters, each Renewed Hope Student Hostel will feature 1,600 bed spaces, comprising 400 ensuite rooms equipped with study tables and chairs, four reading rooms, a common room, cafeteria and restaurants, laundromat, grocery shops, salons, and public toilets.
Construction has commenced in six institutions across the country. In the North, the project is ongoing at Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria; Federal Polytechnic, Bauchi; and FCT College of Education, Zuba. In the South, work is progressing at Sikiru Adetona College of Education, Science and Technology, Ogun; Akwa Ibom State University; and College of Education, Warri.
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The hostels at Akwa Ibom State University and College of Education, Warri are nearing completion and are expected to be commissioned soon. Each 1,600-bed facility, built to international standards, will provide safe, affordable, and modern living spaces designed to support academic excellence.
FHFL Managing Director, Mr. Abdul Mutallab Mukhtar, described the upcoming commissioning as a “landmark achievement” for Nigeria’s higher education system.
“By providing modern, safe, and affordable hostels, we are ensuring that students have the right environment to live and learn while reducing the stress and risks associated with inadequate accommodation,” he said.
Beyond the six active sites, construction is set to begin in eight more institutions across all six geopolitical zones, moving the programme closer to its goal of ensuring decent accommodation for every student in public tertiary institutions.
With Nigeria’s public tertiary student population exceeding 2.1 million — and fewer than 15 percent currently having access to on-campus housing — the Renewed Hope Student Housing Programme stands out as a transformative, job-creating, and investment-attracting intervention designed to boost academic performance and economic growth nationwide.
“As commissioning in Warri and Akwa Ibom approaches and progress continues nationwide, the Renewed Hope Student Housing Programme is steadily reshaping the face of campus life in Nigeria. Family Homes Funds remains committed to delivering safe and affordable hostels across the six geopolitical zones, ensuring that more students can look forward to studying and living in an environment that supports their growth and success.”
He further said, “Those nearing commissioning by December 2025 include : College of Education , Warri , Akwa Ibom State University. Under construction, with commissioning set for September 2026 are: Federal Polytechnic Bauchi, Sikiru Adetona College of Education Science &Technology, Fct College of Education , Zuba and Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria.
“The next phase, which starts October 2025 with October 2026 as set date for commissioning include: Federal Polytechnic Nekede, Ebonyi State University, Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Hassan Usman Katsina Polytechnic, Federal University , Lafia, Benue State University , Makurdi, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University and Gombe State University.”
