Promotion: Dangiwa, Ata Decorate, Congratulate Police Officers    * Urge them to rededicate to Service   Minister and Minister of State, Housing and Urban Development, Arc. Ahmed Musa Dangiwa and Yusuf Abdullahi Ata have decorated and congratulated four police officers attached to them on their promotion.   In their remarks during the decoration ceremony that took place at the Ministry's headquaeters, the Ministers urged the officers to rededicate themselves to serving the nation.    Minister Dangiwa stated that success is often accompanied by challenges, encouraging the promoted officers to rise to the new challenges that come with their elevated positions.    "Your promotions were well-deserved, You have demonstrated good conduct in the course of your respective duties,  I wish you  more promotions ahead " he said.   On his part, Minister of State, Rt. Hon. Yusif Abdullahi Ata, rejoiced with the promoted police officers and prayed for Allah's boundless guidance as they discharge their statutory duties.   Former Speaker and immidiate past Governor of Katsina State Aminu Bello Masari, who was in attendance, congratulated the officers and urged them to be thankful to God Almighty for keeping them alive to witness a milestone in their profession.   He noted that Nigeria was in dire need of the services of security officers, particularly the present times when the country is facing security challenges.   The promoted officers were; Kabir Haido, Chief Security Officer to Minister Dangiwa, who got promoted to Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP), and Jibril Kawari, the Minister's Aide-de-Camp, who was promoted to Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP).   Others are; Jamilu Danjani, Chief Security Officer to the Minister of State, who got promoted to CSP, and Othman Umar Farouk, Aide-de-Camp to the Minister of State elevated to DSP.   ...

Budget 2025: Housing Minister Seeks Increased Funding to Deliver Affordable Housing to Nigerians   * Prioritises completion of ongoing Renewed Hope Housing Projects   * Says insufficient budgetary provisions, allocation and high cost of building materials, a challenge  The Honourable Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Arc.Ahmed Musa Dangiwa has highlighted the urgent need for increased budgetary allocation to deliver the Presidential mandate of providing affordable housing and reducing the housing deficit.   The Minister gave the higlight during the 2025 budget defence before the Senate Committee on Lands, Housing and Urban Development, and the House of Representatives Committee on Housing and Habitat respectively, Monday, 20th January,  2025.   The Senate Committee is under the Chairmanship of His Excellency Senator Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, while the House of Representatives Committee is headed by Hon Abdulmumin Jibrin.   Dangiwa, who alongside the Minister of State, Rt Hon Yusuf Abdullahi Ata led the management staff of the Ministry to the budget defence, also presented the 2023/2024  budget performance of the Ministry.   In his presentation, he highlighted the ministry's priorities for 2025, emphasizing the need to complete ongoing housing projects, slum upgrading, and urban renewal programs across the nation.   Arc Dangiwa also listed the focus areas of his ministry in the 2025 budget to include; construction of 20,000 housing units under the Renewed Hope Housing Agenda, and completion of National Housing projects in over 20 states and the FCT.   Accordingly, the Minister urged the committee to increase budget allocations in seven key areas which he said were critical to the transformative policies and programmes of Mr President to put the economy on the path of recovery and growth.   The seven key areas, he mentioned were;   - Increased funding for the completion of ongoing housing projects. - Enhanced allocation for slum upgrading and urban renewal programs. - Additional resources for the National Housing projects. - Improved funding for affordable housing initiatives. - Enhanced allocation for housing infrastructure development. - Increased support for housing research and development.  - Improved funding for housing policy and regulatory framework development.   Both committees expressed their support for the vision and commitment of the ministry to turn around the housing sector of the country and assured the Ministry of their collaboration to assist the ministry to meet it's demands and obligations    ...

New Permanent Secretary Meets Minister of State for Housing   The newly appointed Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development, Dr. Shu'abu Lamido Belgore, paid an official visit to the Minister of State for Housing and Urban Development, Rt. Hon. Yusif Abdullahi Ata, at his office on Monday, January 13, 2025.   During the meeting, Minister Abdullahi Ata and Permanent Secretary Belgore engaged in extensive discussions on ways to enhance their working relationship and complement each other's efforts.    Their goal is to ensure effective service delivery within the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development.   This visit marks an important step in fostering collaboration and cooperation between the Ministry's leadership.    As Permanent Secretary, Dr. Belgore brings a wealth of experience to his new role, having previously served in various capacities, including as Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Niger Delta Development. ...