Housing all over the world has remained an interdependent phenomenon that affects every facet of mankind. Its importance is so pronounced that it imparts
on the social, physical and mental wellbeing of man irrespective of his socio– economic status, color or creed. It represents of the most basic human needs and
has no doubt impact on the health, welfare and productivity of the individual. This paper critically appraises the contemporary housing and the role of government in the provision of housing in the country. It places in context public housing policies and programmes as they affect the development of housing at the turn of the country.