Housing Council Critical Avenue To Reposition Built Environment  - Belgore    Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development, Dr. Shuaib Belgore has stated that the National Council on Lands, Housing and Urban Development is a forum that provides a strategic platform for aligning federal and state policies and accelerating reforms in the housing and urban development sector.   “The National Council Meeting remains a critical avenue for strengthening intergovernmental collaboration, reviewing sectoral policies, and evolving practical solutions that will fast-track the delivery of affordable housing and sustainable urban development across the country,” Belgore said.   Belgore spoke in his office in Abuja on the importance of the annual meeting of the national council on Lands, Housing and Urban Development scheduled  to hold in Ilorin, Kwara State beginning on the 19th January, 2026.   The housing council meeting which is the 14th in the series will be held under the theme: “ Achieving Housing Delivery and Sustainable Cities Through Effective Land Management, Urban Renewal, Promotion of Local Building Materials, and Public-Private Partnership in Nigeria.”    The meeting, a statutory forum for policy harmonisation between the Federal and State Governments, will bring together relevant stakeholders in the built environment to brainstorm, deliberate, share ideas and profer solutions on policy and regulatory matters in order to move the sector forward.   Participants at the meeting include; States’ Commissioners, Permanent Secretaries, Directors in charge of Lands, Housing and Urban Development, Chief Executives of Housing Corporations, Surveyor-Generals, professional bodies, and other key stakeholders in the built environment sector.   Hosted by the Honourable Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Arc. Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, the council meeting will deliberate on critical issues bordering on effective land management, housing delivery, urban renewal, promotion of local building materials, and the expansion of public-private partnerships as drivers of sustainable and inclusive cities.   The Executive Governor of Kwara State, His Excellency Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazak, the host, is expected to serve as the Special Guest of Honour at the meeting, which will take place at the Kwara Innovation Hub, Ahmadu Bello Way, GRA, Ilorin, Kwara State. ...

 FG Sets Out Framework for Maintenance, Preservation of Public Assets Nationwide    *  unveiled innovative Fpam smart card embedded with a QR Code to provide a One - Stop - Shop access to activities    The Federal Government has unveiled a comprehensive framework aimed at strengthening the maintenance and preservation of public assets across the country.   The initiative is being driven by the Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development through its Department of Federal Public Assets Maintenance (FPAM), which has developed a framework containing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure effective, uniform, and sustainable maintenance of federal public assets nationwide.   As part of the rollout, the Ministry has commenced engagements with Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to facilitate the implementation of the SOPs, providing a harmonised approach to asset maintenance and preservation across the Federal Public Service.   FPAM, a department under the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development, is statutorily responsible for the oversight of maintenance functions of federal government assets. The department was established through Presidential Executive Order No. 11, which was officially gazetted on April 6, 2022.   To ensure seamless implementation of the framework, FPAM has introduced and distributed a set of compliance forms and a comprehensive maintenance manual to MDAs. These documents form part of a certification and oversight process designed to ensure proper documentation, traceability, accountability, and alignment with established maintenance standards and protocols.   Speaking on the initiative, the Director of FPAM, Arc. Chioma Wogu- Ogbonna  explained that the objective of the framework is to institutionalise a proactive maintenance culture within MDAs, prevent premature deterioration of government assets, and promote value-for-money through structured and standardised maintenance practices.   She noted that the SOPs and compliance tools were developed to reflect measurable outcomes, quality assurance, and consistency in asset management across government institutions.   Arc. Chioma appreciaed the Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development, Dr. Shuaib Belgore for his unwavering leadership and institutional support, describing the initiative as a major breakthrough in the Federal Government’s effort to safeguard public assets nationwide.   According to the FPAM Director,  the support of the Permanent Secretary has been instrumental in translating the department’s mandate into actionable policies and operational frameworks.   In his remarks, Dr. Belgore reaffirmed the Ministry’s commitment to strengthening asset maintenance culture within the public service, stressing that effective preservation of public assets is critical to sustainability, service delivery, and prudent management of public resources.   He emphasised the need for Permanent Secretaries across MDAs to work closely with FPAM and ensure that agencies under their supervision align with the department’s regulatory and operational mandates as the central instrument for public assets preservation.   To further drive awareness and operational efficiency, FPAM has also unveiled innovative tools, including a smart card embedded with a QR Code, which provides instant access to the department’s activities and mandate on an internet-based platform. In addition, the department has rebranded its operational bus with the FPAM logo to support outreach, monitoring, and engagement activities nationwide.   In recognition of his leadership and support, the FPAM Department presented an Award Plaque to the Permanent Secretary, Dr. Shuaib Belgore, underscoring his role in advancing the maintenance framework and positioning FPAM to unlock its vast untapped potential.   The Ministry reiterated that the successful implementation of the framework would ensure the longevity of government assets, promote accountability, and entrench a sustainable maintenance culture for national development. ...

 2026 : Housing. Ministry Prioritizes Projects Completion, Urges Staff to Consolidate on Legacies    * 2026 our defining, decisive year - Dangiwa    Housing Minister Arc. Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, has stated that the ministry will in 2026 prioritise the completion of all ongoing projects, particularly the Renewed Hope Housing Projects, re-emphasising the commitment of the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to provide Nigerians access to affordable and decent housing.   Dangiwa spoke during the expanded ministry's management meeting with heads of departments and units, to review the 2025 performance of the ministry and presentation of the 2026 work plan.   “ I would like to tell you that this year is our defining year. 2026 is not just another year; it is our decisive year. This is the year Nigerians will look back on and ask what the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development has delivered,” he said.   The minister explained that, despite funding challenges in 2025, the ministry was able to appreciably achieve milestones in both its presidential priorities and ministerial deliverables, including reforms in land administration, and delivery of Renewed Hope Cities in Karsana Abuja, Kano and Lagos, which are due for commissioning soon.   He urged the staff to step up efforts and commitment, saying " for us to achieve this much despite the 2025 funding constraints, we can achieve more this year when funding is made available"   Dangiwa disclosed the firm commitments made by the Federal government to address funding gaps and clear outstanding liabilities in 2026.   Accordingly, the minister urged the Directors  of the departments of Public Private Partnership (PPP) and Public Buildings to intensify monitoring of various sites to ensure effective and timely delivery of projects, stressing that Nigerians expect affordable and decent housing.   The minister further charged heads of departments to ensure that contractors that have been mobilised are given clear timelines for project completion.   “You need to engage these contractors closely by ensuring that those mobilised return to site and are properly monitored, especially from the controller’s side,” he emphasised.   He noted that the ministry must consolidate its legacy in 2026 in order to showcase its achievements to Nigerians and the international community, calling for the cooperation and inputs of staff to help the Federal Government achieve its Renewed Hope Housing Agenda.   On Renewed Hope Cities, the Minister disclosed that three additional locations namely Maiduguri, Enugu and Port Harcourt will come on stream, bringing the total number to six, alongside the existing projects in Lagos, Abuja and Kano.   Earlier, the Permanent Secretary, Dr. Shuaib Belgore, stated that the departments of Public Private Partnership and Public Buildings are expected to meet their targets in 2026, assuring them of needed support to achieve their goals.   Dr. Belgore noted that maximum publicity programmes would be deployed to showcase the successes and achievements as part of the administration’s scorecard in 2026, adding that Nigerians are eager to see improved Renewed Hope housing delivery ...