Background and objectives:

The goal was to support the activities of the UN-HABITAT Office (HAPSO) in Nigeria and of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development.

Detailed objectives were to:

• Promote cooperation with Nigeria towards achieving the Habitat Agenda.
• Strengthen mechanism to integrate commitments and actions concerning adequate shelter for all and sustainable human settlements.
• Assist the Federal Government to prepare proposals for funding and implementing projects.
• Encourage policies and strategies that would enhance gender equality in human settlements development.

Activities:
The main activities included: 

• Setting up HAPSO Office.
• Providing technical support to the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development.

Results:
The results achieved were:

• UN-HABITAT National Office operational.
• Advisory services offered to the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development.
• New funding for the ministry from joint proposals.