Kano Building Collapse; Housing Minister Orders Immediate Investigation  Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Arc. Ahmed Musa Dangiwa has decried the recent building collapse in Noman's Land Quarters in Kano and ordered a full scale investigation into the root cause of the unfortunate incident. Recall that a two-storey building at Noman's Land Quarters in Fagge Local Government Area of Kano State was reported to have collapsed and trapped many people inside Dangiwa who directed the relevant officials to quickly investigate the Kano collapse, said government will take decisive action after the finding is submitted  The Minister, who decried the recurrence of building collapse in the country, emphasised the need for an overhaul in the system and full implementation of building codes and regulations in the country. Dangiwa described the Kano collapse incident as another sad development exposing the rot in the building industry over the years which if unchecked will continue to remain catastrophic to the industry and society. A report by the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) revealed that two persons were recovered from the rubles dead, while two others had been taken to the hospital for treatment  Accordingly, Dangiwa called on state governments to rise up to the challenge and the relevant agencies to swing into action to preempt anything capable of causing the building collapse. The Minister recalled the last Jos school building collapse and emphatically stated that the federal government is committed to getting the root of the matter and prosecute every one found culpable.  “I have received the report of the Jos collapse investigation and a checklist of all professionals involved in the construction is being compiled for us to take action" he stated  Arc Dangiwa assured that government will do what is needed to deter others from putting Nigerians at risk with their reckless and unprofessional activities, stating that the ministry is working on a robust regulation mechanism with relevant stakeholders in the industry to enforce building codes across the country in close collaboration with the states. “I implore the State governments who are closer to the people and directly supervising the land to wake up and be more effective in checking the excesses of quacks in the building construction industry" The Minister stated  He explained that, relevant agencies should ensure whether due diligence was observed in the issuance of building permit and find out if all approvals were given for all categories of buildings, adding that if any infraction was found in the process appropriate penalty must be taken The Minister also advised the builders to ensure quality and high standard building materials were used and also adhere to original structural design He expressed condolences to the families of those whose lives were lost by the unfortunate tragedy and prayed for quick recovery for those hospitalized. ...

FEDERAL CIVIL SERVICE CULTURE CHANGE SONG AND VIDEO REINTRODUCED The Culture Change Song and Video previously launched in the Federal Civil has been reintroduced to drive the ongoing Federal Civil Service Strategy and Implementation Plan (FCSSIP)-25 reforms in the Nigerian Civil Service.  The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs Didi Esther Walson-Jack, OON, mni, unveiled the Change Song and Video at a Retreat for Federal Permanent Secretaries held in  Suleja, Niger State from Thursday 5th to Saturday, 7th September, 2024,  She said the culture change Song and Video are expected to drive and accelerate the critical reforms in the Nigerian Federal Civil Service and act as a unifying force that will strengthen the culture of an efficient, productive, incorruptible, and citizen-centred (EPIC) Public Service. Mrs Walson-Jack said, “This Song, a source of pride and inspiration, will  also serve as a  “clarion call and rallying point for all Federal Civil Servants, uniting us in our shared mission to drive the reforms, boost productivity, and deliver excellent service to Nigerian citizens.”  She explained further that the change Song and Video will inspire Federal Civil Servants to exhibit professionalism, courtesy, and respect in their work and interactions with colleagues and the public, making them the change Nigerians want to see. The release of the Federal Civil Service Song marks the beginning of a journey in which every Federal Civil Servant will play a crucial role in the culture change and change management,  aimed at promoting values reorientation, transparency, accountability and a culture of integrity.  For further information, please contact: Eno Olotu (Mrs) mnipr Head, Information and Public Relations Phone Number: 09932450295 Email: olotueno2017@gmail.com Please click the link below for the Federal Civil Service Culture Change theme song https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NywkPvyYBxT0HqUAgCKDdEw2JwjzxLST/view?usp=sharing  Please click on the link below for the Federal Civil Service Culture Change video https://youtu.be/siRjPvkX2PQ?si=INyDYrSuJcqq4xv2 ...

Housing Minister Supports CIoD on Corporate Governance    Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Arc Ahmed Musa Dangiwa has expressed support to the Chartered Institute of Directors (CIoD) in the promotion of corporate governance and excellence.   Dangiwa made the statement when he received members of the Abuja zone of the Institute led by its Chairperson Mrs. Nwando Chukwura on a courtesy visit to his office.    " I will continue to collaborate with the Institute especially now as this is in line with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's Renewed Hope Agenda" he said    Speaking on the performance driven culture which is one of the focus of the Institute, the Minister stated that, housing ministry must embrace the culture in order to deliver its mandate of providing decent and affordable homes for Nigerians.   He explained that the private sector unlike the  public sector gives priority to customer- centricity, stating that the ministry of housing will collaborate with the Institute in order to improve on customer centricity    "The ministry will leverage on CIoD to boost professionalism and effective leadership in the ministry to deliver the Renewed Hope Agenda" he stated    He also promised the Institute that he will get the management of his ministry to obtain membership of the institute.   Dangiwa who is a proud member of the institute said the institute align seemlessly with resourceful leadership skills which includes integrity , accountability, professionalism ,probity and customer-centricity and team work.   Speaking earlier, the Institute's Chairperson Abuja zone, Mrs. Nwando Chukwurah said that, the institute is committed to advancing the cause of good corporate governance and sound business practices, professional education, enhancing the skills of Directors, and promoting the entrenchment of good corporate governance in workplaces.   She also disclosed that the Institute conducts capacity development programmes both locally in Nigeria and internationally, exposing directors to global best practices to further enhance their skills and knowledge.    Mrs. Chukwurah said that their visit to the ministry was intended to strengthen the robust partnership and collaboration that have flourished over the years.   She urged the Directors of the ministry to register with the institute and assured them that their membership will significantly bolster an enduring partnership and collaboration in promoting corporate governance excellence in Nigeria   The Chartered Institute of Directors Nigeria (CIoD), is a professional institute  for Directors focusing on development of corporate governance in Nigeria by empowering those who are charged with governance duties to discharge those duties effectively and legally.   The institute is an assemblage of young and experienced Directors and its objective is to promote professionalism through continuous education, information sharing, network opportunities and celebrating excellence at individual and corporate levels among others.   ...