Nigeria, May 21 -- The recent handover of a sprawling Abuja estate comprising 753 duplexes and apartments allegedly linked to former Central Bank Governor, Godwin Emefiele to the Federal Government by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is both a triumph in the fight against corruption and a golden opportunity to address Nigeria's housing crisis.

If the Federal Government is truly committed to the objectives of the National Housing Policy, then this estate must not be left idle, misappropriated, or sold off to the privileged few. Rather, it should be converted into affordable housing for civil servants, teachers, health workers, and middle-income earners, through a transparent and equitable housing scheme.

This approach ...