NEWS UPDATE

The Honourable Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Arc. Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, yesterday paid a courtesy visit to the Executive Governor of Ogun State, His Excellency Prince Dapo Abiodun, CON, at the Governor’s Office in Abeokuta, shortly after arriving on the inaugural flight from Abuja to the newly completed Gateway International Agro-Cargo Airport.

During the meeting, the Minister commended Governor Abiodun for his visionary and transformative leadership of Ogun State, particularly lauding the world-class Airport Project as a landmark achievement that reflects the Governor’s commitment to modern infrastructure and regional economic growth.

In his response, Governor Abiodun praised Arc. Dangiwa for the bold reforms and impactful initiatives being implemented under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Housing Programme, noting that the Minister’s leadership is repositioning the housing and urban development sector as a major catalyst for investment, job creation, and national prosperity.

Belgore Inaugurates Staff Recognition Award Selection Committee, Assures Enhanced Service Delivery 

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‎ * Says initiative will inspire greater productivity, commitment, excellence among staff
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In order to ensure institutionalization of a transparent and merit-driven reward and recognition system for staff performance, the Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development, has inaugurated the Departmental Award Selection Committee (DASCO).
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‎The Permanent Secretary,  Dr. Shuaib  Belgore in his remarks, stated that the establishment of DASCO was in compliance with the directive from the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (OHCSF) to MDAs 
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‎ “ The HCSF mandates all MDAs to set up and inaugurate DASCOs in their respective institutions to institutionalize a transparent and merit-driven reward and recognition system for best performing staff ” he said.

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‎Dr. Belgore emphasized that staff motivation is crucial for improved service delivery, organizational harmony, and the realization of the core mandate of the ministry in the housing and urban development sector. He added that promoting a culture of excellence among the staff will drive higher productivity, commitment, and professionalism.

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‎The committee is charged with  the responsibilities to; develop and apply objective criteria for the nomination and selection of deserving staff for awards; ensure transparency, fairness, and merit in the screening and recommendation process.

Other committee's responsibilities are; to promote inclusiveness by ensuring representation across all grade levels, cadres, and units; and submit monthly/quarterly reports to the Staff Welfare Unit of the Human Resource Management Department for collation and onward submission to the OHCSF for monitoring.

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Dr ‎Belgore noted that members of the Committee were carefully selected based on their integrity, professionalism, and commitment to public service values.

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‎“ You are expected to uphold the highest standards of fairness, objectivity, and confidentiality in carrying out this assignment. The credibility of our reward and recognition framework rests on the impartiality of your work,” he stated.

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‎Earlier, in his address, the Director of Human Resources Management, Dr Akinola Adeshina, underscored the importance of establishing DASCO in the Ministry, and commended the Permanent Secretary for providing an enabling environment for the committee’s work.

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‎" This inauguration demonstrates the unwavering commitment of the Permanent Secretary to ensuring the Ministry’s mandate of providing enhanced service delivery is achieved,” he noted.
 

KEYNOTE ADDRESS BY THE PERMANENT SECRETARY, DR. SHUAIB M. L. BELGORE, FEDERAL MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, AT MINISTERIAL RETREAT ON PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (PMS) AND SIGNING OF 2025 DIRECTORS’ PERFORMANCE CONTRACTS AT SANDRALIA HOTEL, JABI, ABUJA ON 3RD JULY, 2025

Protocols

The Honourable Minister

The Honourable Minister of State

Directors and Heads of Departments,

Resource Persons,

Esteemed Colleagues,

Ladies and Gentlemen,

It is with great honour and a deep sense of responsibility that I welcome you all to this significant and historic Retreat on the Ministerial Performance Management System (MPMS) and the Signing of the 2025 Directors’ Performance Contracts. This retreat marks a critical step in our collective journey to institutionalize a performance driven culture within the Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development.

As we are all aware, the Performance Management System (PMS) is a core policy initiative of the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (OHCSF), aimed at entrenching a results-based approach to governance and public service delivery. The MPMS Retreat, therefore, offers us the opportunity to align our Ministry’s deliverables with national priorities and to operationalize the PMS as an essential tool for driving institutional efficiency and accountability.

It is important to note that this is the second Ministerial Retreat convened by the Ministry for the purpose of reviewing, deliberating, brainstorming, and validating our MPMS Plan. The maiden edition held in 2024 was instrumental in identifying and articulating the Ministry’s priorities and deliverables under the following key focus areas:

1. Presidential Priorities aligned with the Renewed Hope Agenda of the current administration;
2. Operational Priorities in accordance with the National Development Plan (NDP) 2021–2025 and other relevant national policy frameworks; and
3. Service-Wide Priorities guided by the directives and policy thrust of the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation.

Following the 2024 retreat, the Ministry directed all Directors and Heads of Departments to cascade and sign their Performance Contracts by 4th July, 2024. I am pleased to report that this directive was diligently executed through your commendable commitment and collaborative efforts.

To further support the implementation process and ensure robust performance appraisal mechanisms, the Ministry engaged the services of resource persons from the Federal Ministry of Regional Development to guide the development and finalization of performance appraisal templates and processes.

Ladies and Gentlemen,

Performance Management is now a mandatory requirement as outlined in the 2021 Revised Public Service Rules, serving as a cornerstone for assessing, rewarding, and developing civil servants. It aims to improve institutional effectiveness, identify capacity gaps, and ensure every officer contributes significantly to national development goals.

Accordingly, the OHCSF has issued a directive mandating all MDAs to conclude the following PMS-related activities by Friday, 28th March 2025:

1. Conduct of the 2025 Annual Performance Management Retreat;
2. Development and agreement on performance expectations and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for 2025;
3. Cascading and signing of Performance Contracts from the institutional level down to the individual level; and
4. Institutionalization of Monthly Performance Reviews and Quarterly Performance Appraisals.

In line with this directive, our Ministry is fully committed to complying with all outlined requirements within the stipulated timeline. Achieving this will, however, require our collective resolve, active participation, and unwavering dedication to the implementation of the PMS.

The role of leadership is central to the success of PMS implementation. This includes but is not limited to:

1. Providing clear policy direction, support, and oversight for PMS execution across all departments and units;
2. Fostering a culture of transparency, feedback, collaboration, and continuous improvement;
3. Investing in digital tools and technologies to ensure seamless monitoring, reporting, and evaluation;
4. Utilizing PMS outcomes to inform decisions on promotions, training and capacity development, and improvements in service delivery.

Distinguished Directors,

As we proceed with this retreat and the performance contract signing ceremony, I urge everyone to be actively engaged in the sessions. Let us take this opportunity to interrogate our strategies, refine our plans, and recommit ourselves to the goals and expectations of the Performance Management System.

Together, we can strengthen the Ministry’s capacity to deliver on its mandate and contribute meaningfully to the national housing and urban development agenda.

Thank you all for your commitment, collaboration, and dedication.

God bless you.

God bless the Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development.

God bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

WELCOME ADDRESS BY THE DIRECTOR OF LANDS AND HOUSING DEVELOPMENT, FEDERAL MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, ESV. ALABI COLLINS, FNIVS AT THE NATIONAL LANDS REGISTRATION AND DOCUMENTATION PROGRAMME HELD ON 19TH MARCH 2025, AT TRANSCORP HILTON HOTEL, ABUJA

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1.0    Distinguished Governors, Honourable Ministers, Directors, World Bank Group and Participants.

2.0    It is with great joy and honour that I stand before you today to welcome you all to this important National Lands Registration and Documentation Programme. This programme marks a significant milestone in our effort to strengthen Nigeria’s land administration system. I extend my heartfelt appreciation to all our distinguished guests and stakeholders who have taken the time to be here today.

3.0    Today’s high-level workshop is aimed at sensitization on the benefits of National Land Registration and Documentation Programme. It is not intended to usurp or invade the constitutional powers of the State as custodians of land but to seek the support and cooperation of all States for the successful implementation of a National Lands Registration and Documentation programme in Nigeria.

4.0    This initiative is not just a government-driven programme but a collective effort that requires the cooperation of all stakeholders. State Governments play critical roles in land administration, and we encourage their full participation in aligning their systems with not only national standards but global best practices. Likewise, the private sector and financial institutions must support this process by integrating digital land records into mortgage and real estate transactions.

5.0    On this note, I wish to express my profound gratitude to our partners, facilitators and organizers for their dedication to making this workshop a reality. The Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development remains committed to working with all stakeholders to ensure that land registration in Nigeria is efficient, secure and beneficial to every citizen.

6.0    Once again, I welcome you all and looking forward to a productive and impactful deliberation.
Thank you and God bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria.