INTRODUCTORY REMARKS BY THE DIRECTOR, PLANNING, RESEARCH & STATISTICS, FEDERAL MINISTRY OF WORKS AND HOUSING, MR OLAJIDE B. ODE-MARTINS, AT THE 10TH MEETING OF THE NATIONAL COUNCIL ON LAND, HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, HOLDING AT THE MARRIOT HOTEL, IKEJA, LAGOS STATE ON MONDAY, 18TH OCTOBER, 2021.
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It is with great pleasure and gratitude to Almighty God that I welcome you all to this memorable event of this 10th Meeting of the National Council on Lands, Housing and Urban Development with the theme: “Housing Development as a Catalyst for Job Creation, Social Inclusion and Economic Development” holding here in Ikeja, Lagos State from today, Monday, 18th to Thursday, 21st October, 2021.
2. We wish to express our sincere gratitude to the Executive Governor of Lagos State, His Excellency, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, the Government and the good people of Lagos State for welcoming us to this great occasion.
3. Permit me to also appreciate the Honourable Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Raji Fashola, SAN and the Permanent Secretary, Babangida Hussaini, for their unique leadership roles in piloting the affairs of the Ministry.
4. I must also recognize the presence of the Directors from the Federal and States Ministries of Housing, Lands and Urban Development and other officials from MDAs as well as professional bodies at this Council meeting.
5. Let me also commend the members of the Local Organizing Committee of the host State for their commitment and total support in ensuring that the event takes off successfully.
6. As you are aware, the Meeting of the National Council on Lands, Housing and Urban Development, the highest policy advisory body in the Housing Sector, is an annual event and a platform where stakeholders deliberate on issues and proffer solutions and recommendations that would facilitate the repositioning of the Sector to achieve its role as a catalyst for job creation, social inclusion and economic development.
7. Therefore, I urge all the Directors to use their wealth of experience and expertise, to own the process with zeal and show the right commitment towards a successful Council Meeting.
8. At this juncture, I would like to assure you that all necessary arrangements have been put in place to ensure a successful Council Meeting. The Secretariat is readily available to assist the participants during this Meeting.
9. Once again, I welcome you all to this occasion and wish you fruitful deliberations.
Thank you.
