Shelter Afrique Holds 42nd AGM In Abuja – Nigeria

The hosting of the 42nd Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Symposium Of Shelter Afrique (SHAF) is now confirmed to be holding in Abuja Nigeria from the 7th -12th of May ,2023.

Shelter Afrique (SHAF) is a company for Habitat and Housing, established in 1982 by African Governments, the African Development Bank (AFDB) and African Reinsurance Corporation (African–Re).  This company is dedicated to providing funding solutions for affordable housing projects across Africa

Nigeria is a founding member of this company and holds position as the second largest shareholder after Kenya with investments totaling (USD) $30,724,961:00 and a shareholding of 15.80 % 

The Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Shelter Afrique Constitutes the main policy organ of the company and it provides a forum for shareholders to collectively review and deliberate on the performance of the company once every year.

On the other hand, the Annual Symposium held during the AGM, is one of the key activities of Shelter Afrique, which is an avenue for collaboration and synthesizing emerging lessons, knowledge, best practices and innovations. Over the year the symposium has served to document and disseminate information to African Countries, stakeholders and key partners on the provision of affordable housing in Africa. 

Nigeria, as at present is the first Vice –President of the 41st AGM Bureau recently held in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe in July of 2022; making her to be in the pole position to become the Chairman of the 42nd AGM Bureau In this wise, the country is going to host the 42nd AGM Symposium in Abuja by May 2023.

Some of the key stakeholders expected at the meeting are:

a)    Real Estate Developers Association of Nigeria (REDAN)
b)     Mortgage Bankers Association of Nigeria (MBAN)
c)    Family Homes Fund (FHF)
d)    Nigeria Mortgage Reinsurance Company (NMRC)
e)    Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN)
f)    Federal Housing Authority (FHA)
g)    Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)
h)     Association of Professional Bodies of Nigeria (APBN)
i)    Nigerian Institute of Town Planners (NITP)
j)     Federal and State Ministries and Agencies in charge of  Housing, Urban Development, Finance and Economic Matters.

Other activities during this AGM are:

Ministerial Roundtable session with Ministers of Planning Economy and Business Development Investor Relations Session as side event. 

It promises to be an impactful session.

FMW&H Rehabilitates and Engages Facility Managers For 24 FG Secretariats Across the Country – Official

The Director, Department of Federal Public Assets Maintenance (FPAM) in the Federal Ministry of Works and Housing Arc. Tina Onokwai, said the Ministry has engaged Facility Managers for the 24 Federal Government Secretariats in the six geo-political zones.

She made this remark while presenting her departmental progress report at the Ministry’s Headquarters in Abuja this week.

The Director explained that each Facility Manager carried out the Janitorial, Security, Horticulture and Minor repair works at the Federal Government Secretariats and a total number of Fifty-Nine (59) Workers, which included Plumbers, Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, carpenters, cleaners, Security personnel, gardeners and administrative staff, were engaged by the Facility Managers.

“The 24 Federal Secretariats engaged a total of 1,416 Workers thereby socially and economically impacting the Nigerian Society, and the Gross Domestic Product index (GDP) of the country ‘’ she stated.

She added that the tools and consumables procured for the work of facility management were varied and included detergents, disinfectants, air fresheners brooms, glass wipes, industrial extension cables, scrubbing machines chemical sprayers, lawn mowers, sprinklers and hoses among others while the procurement of these items enabled the creation of wealth even at the grassroots.

According to the Director, the Ministry also carried out the rehabilitation in phases and the rehabilitation works in each Secretariat engaged 5,445 direct labour consisting of contractor and labour, 465 Suppliers and 514 food vendors, while about 6,424 employment opportunities for skilled and unskilled Nigerians, including suppliers and food vendors nationwide were granted.

The Director reiterated   that the rehabilitation and facility management works on the Secretariats   were in line with the National Public Buildings Maintenance Policy that provided a framework and attendant guidelines for the management and maintenance of all Federal Government-owned buildings across the country.

“The vision of the policy is that every government public building asset in the country will be maintained in an efficient and sustainable manner to preserve the value of the asset and achieve the purpose for which it was built” she maintained.

She expressed delight that the Economic empowerment derived from these programmes drives, which according to her, drives the purchasing power of market men and women as they engage in economic activities such as shopping for food stuffs, clothing, undertaking healthcare, paying rent or school fees and so on improved within the period.

”This process positively drives money circulation in the economy from one economic sector to the other and  on the side of the Federal Government, the economic impact is to: Improve the Asset value and preservation of Public Buildings,’’  She said , adding that aside ensuring better returns on investment , the process  optimizes the asset utilization and Promotes efficiency of operations especially among the staff thereby supporting the growth of a Maintenance Economy.

WELCOME REMARKS BY THE PERMANENT SECRETARY, FEDERAL MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, AT THE YEAR 2025 SECTOR RETREAT, HELD ON 19^th FEBRUARY 2025 IN RADDISSON BLU HOTEL, IKEJA, LAGOS.

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Chairman, Senate Committee on Housing and Urban Development

Chairman, House Committee on Housing and Habitat

Chairman, House Committee on Urban and Regional Development,

Honourable Minister of Housing and Urban Development,

Honourable Minister of State for Housing and Urban Development,

Distinguished Chief Executives of Agencies under the Ministry,

The Media and members of the Press,

Distinguished Ladies and Gentlemen,

It is my honour and privilege to welcome you all to this important Sector Retreat organized by the Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development. This gathering brings together key Stakeholders in the Housing and Urban Development Sector to deliberate, strategize and set a clear path for the sustainable growth and transformation of our sector in alignment with National priorities.

There is a general consensus that the Housing and Urban Development sector is critical to National development.  The sector provides shelter, fosters economic growth, and it can significantly improve the quality of life for our citizens.  As such, the importance of proper planning, strategic collaboration and efficient implementation cannot be overstated.

This Retreat is a significant occasion for us at the Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development because it presents a unique opportunity for us to share our achievements, assess where we stand, identify challenges, outline our future plans for the Sector and collectively develop actionable strategies that will drive meaningful progress for the benefit of Nigerians, in line with the Renewed hope Agenda of Mr. President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR.

A major highlight of this Retreat will be the signing of Performance Contracts between the Honourable Minister and the Chief Executive Officers of our Agencies. This signifies a strong commitment to accountability, efficiency and results-driven governance in line with the Performance Management System (PMS) policy and guidelines of the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (OHCSF). These agreements will set measurable targets for delivering housing solutions, enhancing urban development policies and ensuring sustainable infrastructure across the country.

Furthermore, during the course of this Retreat, we will engage in discussions on partnership opportunities, innovative financing options, as well as policy reforms, with emphasis on the reports of the Four  (4) Reform Task Teams constituted by the Honourable Minister in 2024.  I urge all Participants to actively contribute their insights, expertise and experiences, as your collective input is extremely valuable to shaping the future of the housing sector in Nigeria.

On behalf of the Ministry, I sincerely appreciate the Honourable Minister and Honourable Minister of State for their visionary leadership and commitment to driving positive change in the sector.  I also extend my gratitude to our esteemed Stakeholders for their continued support and collaboration.  Together, we can build a more inclusive, sustainable and resilient Housing and Urban Development sector that meets the needs of our growing population.

Once again, I warmly welcome you all and wish us a fruitful and productive retreat.

Thank you and God Bless.

ADDRESS BY THE DIRECTOR (FINANCE & ACCOUNTS), BARR. OKORO OSONDU PETER ON THE OCCATION OF THE INAUGURATION OF THE IPSAS IMPLIMANTATION COMMITTEE OF THE FEDERAL MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT HELD ON FRIDAY, 14^TH FEBUARY 2025 AT THE DFA’S OFFICE, FEDERAL MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, MABUSHI-ABUJA.

 It is my pleasure to welcome you as member of this important committee and to congratulate you for being found worthy to serve in this capacity. Today marks a significant milestone in our journey towards enhancing transparency, accountability and effective financial reporting.

2. Your committee is expected to implement all the operational guidelines issued by the office of the Accountant -General of the Federation vide Treasury Circular Ref.No TRY/A5 & B5/2014 OAGF/CAD/POL./C.0301/VOL.1 dated 23^rd October ,2014 captioned “steps to successful Implementation of International Public sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS) Accrual Basis in Nigeria by 2016” that will ensure the successful implementation of IPSAS by the ministry especially on the Identification,  measurement and Disclosure in our books of account and financial statement, all Non-current Assets of the Ministry including Legacy Assets (Property, Plant and Equipment) acquired prior to commencement of IPSAS Accrual effective 1^st January 2016.Moreso, with the recent pronouncement by the Accountant-General of the Federation of the intention to sanction MDA,s that fail to upload their Legacy Assets to the GIFMIS platform on or before 31^st December,2024 so as to reduce drastically the negative Net Assets of about 33 Trillion Naira which is not good for the Financial Position of the country.

3. I therefore charge you to work collaboratively, leveraging your collective expertise to overcome any obstacles and achieve the committee’s goals. I also want to assure you of my resolve to provide necessary support towards a seamless discharge of your duty.

4.  Again I congratulate you on your nomination to serve the nation in this capacity. I wish you God’s guidance.

5.  It is therefore my honour and privilege to inaugurate the IPSAS Implementation committee of the Federal Ministry of Housing & Urban Development.

 Thank you all!