Renewed Hope City employs 72 Family-Homes-Funds trained artisans in Abuja

Ebun Emmanuel – May 19, 2026

The Family Homes Funds Limited (FHFL) has successfully graduated 572 artisans under its Skills Acquisition Programme, with 72 Abuja-based beneficiaries securing automatic employment through the Renewed Hope City housing project.

The Managing Director and CEO of FHFL, Abdul Mutallab Mukhtar, disclosed the development on Tuesday during the graduation ceremony of the Abuja Stream 1 Artisans Programme held in Karsana, Abuja.

Mukhtar, who was represented at the event by the FHFL’s Executive Director, Operations, Dr Emeka Henry, also commended the Federal Ministry of Finance, particularly the International Economic Relations Department (IERD), for its support, guidance, and collaboration throughout the implementation of the programme.

He also expressed appreciation to the African Development Bank (AfDB) for its contribution towards tackling unemployment and addressing the shortage of skilled manpower within Nigeria’s construction sector.

The FHFL boss further explained that prior to the Abuja graduation, over 500 artisans had earlier been trained in Katsina under the pilot phase of the initiative, with many already securing employment opportunities through partnerships with developers and construction firms.

He said, “This programme aims to train over 2,000 artisans nationwide before the end of the year.”

He noted that one of the distinguishing features of the initiative was its strong emphasis on practical learning, as trainees were exposed to rigorous hands-on and on-site sessions at the Renewed Hope City, Karsana project site in Abuja and other construction locations.

Mukhtar also said the practical exposure has significantly enhanced the participants’ technical competence and industry readiness.

Beneficiaries also received monthly stipends, starter toolkits, and nationally recognised certifications to support their transition into employment and entrepreneurship.

A representative of Renewed Hope City, Mr. Etu Matthew, disclosed that all 72 artisans trained and graduated in Abuja had been offered automatic employment by the housing project.

According to him, the greduates demonstrated professional competence and are well-positioned to contribute meaningfully to Nigeria’s construction industry.

Also speaking at the event, the Chief Executive Officer of C-STEMP and Project Manager, Mr. Seth Ogungbemi, described the initiative as a strategic intervention aimed at reducing unemployment and strengthening the country’s skilled labour force.

He noted that the shortage of skilled manpower remains one of the nation’s major challenges, adding that programmes such as this help create a reliable pool of certified professionals ready for employment opportunities.