Introductory Remarks by the Director, Planning Research and Statistics, Mohammed Bala Saulawa at the 13th Meeting of the National Council on Lands, Housing and Urban Development hold in Gombe - Gombe state from Monday, 11th to Friday, 15th November, 2024
Protocol
1. Ladies and gentlemen, esteemed professional and honoured guests, I am delighted and indeed privileged to welcome you to this historic meeting of the National Council on Lands, Housing and Urban Development. Today, we convene under the timely theme “Housing the future: Affordable Housing for Economic Growth, Climate Resilient and Urban Development”. This year’s Council meeting promises to be pivotal, as we delve into eight (8) critical sub-themes, each accompanied by comprehensive memoranda for vigorous deliberation. Over the next few days, we will engage in insightful discussions, share expert expertise and forge innovative solutions to propel our Nation’s housing sector forward.
2. As you are aware, the National Council is the highest body that deals with the initiating of policy formulation, adoption and ensuring the implementation of the key decision of the Council Meeting. Also, we recognize the significance of this document in shaping the future of our housing sector and today, we have an opportunity to review and provide input on this critical document.
3. It is imperative to note that the 13th Meeting of the Council is structured into these dimensional Sessions:
4. These Sessions are expected to bring about housing policies that will alleviate the difficulties of providing the affordable houses in Nigeria, provide equilibrium in demand and supply of housing market and tackle rapid increase of building collapse in Nigeria. The housing sector policy in Nigeria is crucial for addressing the country's significant housing needs. Housing is considered the second most important human need, after food, and is essential for human survival. Despite this, Nigeria's housing sector contributes a mere 0.38% to the country's GDP.
Effective housing policies can have far-reaching benefits, including:
5. To achieve these benefits, Nigeria's housing policy should focus on the following key aspects:
As professionals in the housing sector, your insights and expertise are vital. I encourage open and constructive dialogue to ensure this policy aligns with our shared vision.
Our objectives are clear:
Also, as we deliberate, let us consider the following questions:
6. By prioritizing these areas, Nigeria's housing sector policy will play a vital role in improving the lives of its citizens and driving national development. However, various dimensional experts, professionals and other stakeholders are expected to get their buy-in ideas for housing policy development. Your contributions will shape the future of our housing policy by engaging in productive discussions to produce meaningful outcomes.
7. In view of the utmost importance of this National Housing Council, I enjoin all of you to display high level of professionalism, expertise and your technical reservoir knowledge on housing sector.
8. I want to align my expectations on the confidence reposed on our esteem Directors, stakeholders, Secretariat as well as other participants who are here to enrich our meeting with valuable contributions towards a successful outcome of the Council.
9. On this note, I wish to assure you that the Ministry in collaboration with the Gombe State Government has made adequate preparation for the smooth conduct of this great Council meeting.
10. Before I conclude, I would like to extend my profound gratitude to the Honourable Minister for his kind support in all ramifications, Permanent Secretary Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development as well as Gombe state Government for hosting the event and providing enabling environment for the Meeting.
11. Thank you all for your concerted effort.
PRESENTATION OF THE TECHNICAL REPORT OF DIRECTORS' MEETING TO THE PERMANENT SECRETARY, FEDERAL MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, DR MARCUS OGUNBIYI, CHAIRMAN, BODY OF PERMANENT SECRETARIES DURING THE 13TH MEETING OF THE NATIONAL COUNCIL ON LANDS HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT BY THE DIRECTOR PLANNING, RESEARCH AND STATISTICS, MOHAMMED BALA SAULAWA IN GOMBE STATE, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13TH, NOVEMBER, 2024
Presentation of the Technical Report of Directors' Meeting to the Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development, Dr Marcus Ogunbiyi, Chairman, Body of Permanent Secretaries during the 13th Meeting of the National Council on Lands Housing and Urban Development by the Director Planning, Research and Statistics, Mohammed Bala Saulawa in Gombe State, Wednesday, November 13th, November, 2024
THEMATIC GROUPS 1-8 AT THE 13TH NATIONAL COUNCIL ON LANDS, HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT ONGOING AT THE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE CENTRE, GOMBE, GOMBE STATE. MONDAY 11TH, NOVEMBER 2024
Thematic Groups 1-8 at the 13th National Council on Lands, Housing and Urban Development ongoing at the International Conference Centre, Gombe, Gombe State. Monday 11th, November 2024