Belgore Inaugurates Housing Ministry 2025 Procurement Planning Committee.     * Urges the committee to adhere to regulations of probity, transparency, accountability    The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Housing and Urban Development, Dr. Shuaib Belgore (OON), has inaugurated the Procurement Planning Committee (PPC) of the Ministry, for the 2025 financial year.   The committee under the Chairmanship of the Permanent Secretary, comprises representatives from all departments of the Ministry    At the inauguration, Dr. Belgore stated that despite the fact that the 2025 budget which has been signed by President Bola Tinubu awaits further communication from the Budget office, he informed that the Secretary General of the Federation  (SGF), has authorized the commencement of the procurement activities for the year.   “ I have had a preview of the budget that has been approved by Mr. President, and I gladly tell you that what the ministry proposed is largely in tact, we have additions from quite a substantial volume of constituency project. We’re closing in very close to an additional 50 billion, It's a lot of work”, he said.   Accordingly, the Permanent Secretary outlined the Terms of Reference of the PPC to include; preparing the needs assessments and evaluation of procuring entities, Identifying goods, works, and services required, preparing an analysis of cost implications of the proposed procurement, and aggregating the requirements within the department to enable the possibility of obtaining an economy of scale.   He also emphasized on the need to aggregate requirements between departments, particularly the training needs of departments under one umbrella so that nearly every ministry staff member would benefit from training this year, and in turn integrate the Ministry’s expenditure into the yearly budget.   Belgore urged the members of the committee to adhere to regulations of probity, transparency, and accountability; emphasizing on the adoption of the template from the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) to help keep the mandate of the Ministry in view.   Similarly, he charged the committee members with dedication and hard work to the mandate of the Ministry, saying that he would reward all diligence.   He further encouraged all the departments to make their inputs required to get the Bills of Engineering Measurement and Evaluation (BEME), Bills of Quantities, and other required documents ready in due time, hoping that the 2025 budget would all commence by April, and contracts awarded by July, 2025.    Earlier in her opening remarks, the Director Public Procurement of the Ministry,  Koriotaa Okobiah, (mrs), stated that the inauguration was in line with the provisions of sections 16 (1B) and 18 of the public procurement Act, 2007.   Mrs Okobiah informed that the inauguration also was in compliance with the circular from the Office of the Secretary General of the Federation (OSGF) for the preparation and submission of the procurement plan for the 2025 financial year and commencement of procurement activities.   “Various departments of the Ministry submitted their nominees to serve in the committee”, she added. ...

Housing Ministry, Shelter Afrique Development Bank To Sign Historic Housing Development Agreement   *  partnership with ShafDB represents a key moment in our efforts to address Nigeria’s housing challenges - Dangiwa  *  We are committed to supporting Nigeria in achieving its housing and urban development goals - ShafDB CEO   The Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development is set to sign a landmark Housing Development Partnership Agreement with Shelter Afrique Development Bank (ShafDB) on the sidelines of the Renewed Hope Housing PPP Summit, scheduled to hold on Monday, 17th March 2025, at the Shehu Musa Yar’Adua Center, Abuja.     This historic agreement marks a significant step towards addressing Nigeria’s housing deficit and advancing sustainable urban development across the country.   The partnership will leverage Shelter Afrique Development’s expertise in housing finance, advisory services, and technical assistance to support the Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development in delivering affordable, decent, and sustainable housing solutions for Nigerians.     Under this partnership, Shelter Afrique Development Bank will provide technical advisory services to the Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development, focusing on several key areas, namely: to assist the government in conducting a comprehensive assessment of Nigeria’s housing market using its innovative “VIRAL” model.    This initiative will result in the drafting of a Country Housing Deficit Reduction Strategy Paper (CHUPS), aimed at scaling up the development of affordable and decent housing programs nationwide.     In addition, Shelter Afrique Development Bank will propose three Public-Private Partnership (PPP) transaction models to the Ministry. These models will focus on designing, mobilizing funding, and executing land development and affordable housing projects for low-income households.   They will also address urban renewal programs, including the redesign and reconstruction of old housing estates, the elimination of slums and shanty towns, and the transformation of slum areas by creating new urban units across Nigeria.     To ensure the successful implementation of these projects, Shelter Afrique Development Bank will assist the Ministry in identifying and selecting strategic private sector partners with proven expertise in the development, financing, construction, and maintenance of large-scale affordable housing projects.   Similarly, the partnership will include capacity-building initiatives such as training, workshops, seminars, and policy development exercises to enhance the Ministry’s ability to address housing challenges and promote sustainable urban development.     The intervention by Shelter Afrique Development Bank will also focus on setting up PPP-based transaction models for the mass production of affordable housing units. This includes structuring market-attractive PPP transactions for large-scale housing and urban renewal projects, developing an operational framework to match supply and demand for affordable housing using the VIRAL model, and assisting the government in raising funds for housing projects and urban development initiatives.     This collaboration aligns with the Federal Government’s Renewed Hope Agenda, which prioritizes affordable housing and sustainable urban development as key drivers of economic growth and social inclusion. By leveraging Shelter Afrique Development Bank’s expertise and resources, the Ministry aims to significantly reduce Nigeria’s housing deficit and improve the living conditions of millions of Nigerians.     The Honorable Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Arc. Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, has emphasized the importance of this partnership, stating, “This collaboration with Shelter Afrique Development Bank represents a key moment in our efforts to address Nigeria’s housing challenges. By combining our resources and expertise, we are poised to deliver affordable, decent, and sustainable housing solutions that will transform communities and improve the quality of life for all Nigerians.”     Similarly, the CEO of Shelter Afrique Development Bank, Mr. Thierno Habib Hann has expressed enthusiasm for the partnership, saying, “We are honored to collaborate with the Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development on this transformative initiative. Shelter Afrique Development Bank is committed to supporting Nigeria in achieving its housing and urban development goals, and we look forward to working together to create lasting impact across the country.”     The signing ceremony will take place during the Renewed Hope Housing PPP Summit on Monday, 17th March 2025, at the Shehu Musa Yar’Adua Center, Abuja. The event will bring together key stakeholders from the public and private sectors to discuss innovative solutions for addressing Nigeria’s housing deficit.     Shelter Afrique Development Bank (ShafDB) is the Pan-African Multilateral Development Bank (MDB) dedicated to promoting and financing sustainable green housing, urban development and related infrastructure. It operates through a shareholding of 44 African governments and two institutional shareholders: The African Development Bank (AfDB) and the African Reinsurance Corporation (Africa-Re).   The institution is involved in financing housing and related infrastructure across the value chain, both on the demand and supply sides, through its four (4) business lines: Financial Institutions Group (FIG), the Project Finance Group (PFG), the Sovereign and Public-Private partnerships (PPP) Group, and the Fund Management Group (FMG). ...

Housing Ministry Supports BUMPAN On Local Building Materials Needs of Nigerians    Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Housing and Urban Development, Dr Shuaib Belgore has restated the commitment of the federal government to solving the Building Material needs of Nigerians.     Belgore reiterated this when he received the President of Building Materials Producers Association of Nigeria (BUMPAN), Abdulhakeem Huthman and members of his Association on a visit to the Ministry.   "The Ministry is interested in Partnering with the Association in ensuring that most building materials are built in Nigeria", he stated.   Belgore explained that made in Nigeria building materials such as tiles, POP, carpet, cement and others will be looked into as it promotes and expands local manufacturers.     He told the Association that in building 10,000, 20,000 homes and above, Nigerian made doors, tiles, glass, keys, as well as window frames etc can be used, stating that it will further help in creating more jobs for both manufacturers, builders, artisans and others at large.    The Permanent Secretary noted that the ministry is open to Public Private Partnership (PPP), with the departments of Public Building and Procurement, serving as committees to further advance the solution to local building material needs and  housing problems in Nigeria, urging the Association to work with the ministry to ensure more Nigerian building materials needs are timely provided.   "The Committee will also use all incentives available in the ministry to look into partnership with the hubs in order to solve the housing problem and creating more jobs" he remarked.   Earlier, the President of the Building Materials Producers Association of Nigeria, Mr. Abdulhareem Huthman, explained that their Association seeks the assistance of the Ministry to enable them establish a Secretariat and appoint an executive to run the affairs of the Association for the purpose of commitment and seriousness.    Abdulhareem added that BUMPAN will welcome the role the ministry will play in the building material production as it is calling on the ministry for support.    The President of the Association stated that in the 4th quarter of the year, evaluation of the total number of building materials manufactured can be done in order to understand the progress level of the local manufacturers.   He further noted that the link between private and public sector are wide because they are not guided, stating that the Association cannot continue to export jobs while local producers are struggling.  ...