Dangiwa Inaugurates Builders Disciplinary Tribunal … commends CORBON for collaborative engagement with the Ministry. … says Ministry remains committed to supporting stakeholders to meet global standards. Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Arc Ahmed Musa Dangiwa has inaugurated a seven member Disciplinary Tribunal for Registered Builders of Nigeria, Tuesday, October 29th, 2024. The Disciplinary Tribunal is charged with the duty of considering and determining any case of infraction by the members referred to it by the panel established by the Council of Registered Builders of Nigeria (CORBON) In his inauguration speech, the Minister expressed the Ministry's dedication to collaborate with professional bodies and regulatory agencies in the built environment, in order to ensure that it meets global standards. The tribunal is a part of the Council of Registered Builders of Nigeria (CORBON), Danhiwa disclosed that the inauguration was facilitated by sections 16 (1) and (2) of the Builders Registration Act, Cap B13, LFN 2004 which guides the establishment of the tribunal. While acknowledging the responsibility of builders to construct safe and reliable structures that protect lives, the Minister emphasized on the importance of adhering to regulations and standards in the profession, warning about the catastrophic consequence of compromising safety. “I have always believed that establishing structures, systems and procedures that enforce adherence to professional standards and ethics is crucial" he said. He expressed his dissatisfaction with the recurring pattern of building collapse across the country, citing the tragic incident which recently occurred in the Lugbe area of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. Similarly, he also stated that the Builders Disciplinary Tribunal is designed to take decisive action on issues concerning gaps in enforcement and professional diligence in the building industry. “Under the Renewed Hope Agenda of His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, negligence, misconduct, or compromise on safety standards will not be tolerated in the building industry” he warned. Accordingly, Arc. Dangiwa commended the CORBON for its collaborative engagement with the Ministry in providing a list of qualified nominees, further charging members of the tribunal to uphold the trust and credibility of the building profession by ensuring that disciplinary cases are managed with integrity, fairness and transparency. “Your decisions will have far-reaching effects, and I trust you to carry out your responsibilities with the diligence and professionalism that this mandate requires”, he said. Responding on behalf of the newly inaugurated members, the Chairman of the Registered Builders Disciplinary Tribunal, Bldr. Samson Ameh Opaluwah Stated that the inauguration of the Tribunal signified a bold statement by the Federal Government of Nigeria through Minister Dangiwa, that professionalization and regulation by law are being further entrenched in the building industry. He assured the Minister that the tribunal would enforce discipline on builders who are found wanting, further promising commitment to the professionalization of the built environment.
empowered with the duty of upholding the standards of the building profession, as well as guarding public safety.
Housing Ministry Completes Second Leg Groundbreaking Exercise of Renewed Hope Housing Programme * To construct 2000 Housing Units across eight States The second leg groundbreaking exercise of Renewed Hope Housing Programme covering eight states across the geo -political zones has been concluded today, Tuesday, July 9th, 2024, in Ibadan, Oyo State. The eight states covered under the second leg were; Ebonyi and Abia (south east), Akwa Ibom and Delta (south-south), Osun and Oyo (south-west), and Benue and Nasarawa states (north-central). Last month, the first leg of the exercise included groundbreaking for 1,500 units in five northern states which covered Renewed Hope Estates in Katsina, Yobe, Gombe, and Sokoto, and a Renewed Hope City in Kano. Honorable Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Arc. Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, led the groundbreaking ceremony for the 250-housing unit Renewed Hope Estate in Ibadan, Oyo State capital, with the assurance of completion of all the housing projects in a couple of months. The Oyo event marks the completion of the second round Groundbreaking exercise, resulting in a total of 2,000 housing units across eight states. The phase one of the Renewed Hope Housing Programme aims to deliver 50,000 housing units across Nigeria, including seven Renewed Hope Cities with 500-1,000 units each in the six geopolitical zones and the FCT, and 250-unit Renewed Hope Estates in the remaining thirty states. The programme aims to create jobs, uplift lives, and boost economic development, aligning with the President’s Renewed Hope Agenda to stimulate inclusive growth, lift 100 million Nigerians out of poverty, and build a $1 trillion economy. Work is ongoing at the various project sites in all the states selected under phase one, with plans for completion within a few months. The Oyo estate will consist of 50 one-bedroom semi-detached bungalows, 150 two-bedroom semi-detached bungalows, and 50 three-bedroom semi-detached bungalows. The housing units are designed for affordability and future expansion, allowing owners to expand their homes as their financial situation improves. Dangiwa tasked the contractors in Oyo state; Skyhawk Nig. Ltd, Plusvaz Nigeria Ltd, Blue Sea Investment Ltd, and Harama Global Ltd with ensuring high-quality construction. Hw emphasized zero tolerance for substandard work and the necessity of adhering to timelines. Various purchasing options for the houses include; single-digit mortgage loans, rent-to-own schemes by the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria, and outright purchase options, have been created to ensure affordability for all Nigerians. The construction of these 250 units in every state is expected to create over 6,500 jobs across various trades, contributing to significant economic activity and impact. The project will also generate numerous economic activities, benefiting those involved in food sales, block supply, and building material provision. The Housing Minister emphasized the importance of land provision for these projects. States not covered under the 2023 supplementary budget will be included in the 2024 Budget, provided they offer land at no cost. The Minister thanked Oyo State Governor, Oluwaseyi Makinde for providing land at no cost, reducing housing costs by up to 30%. He also expressed gratitude to President Tinubu for his vision and political will to deliver quality housing to Nigerians. The Renewed Hope Housing Programme continues to demonstrate the federal government’s commitment to fulfilling its promises and responsibilities to the Nigerian people. ...
Directors/ Heads of Department in Housing Ministry Signs Performance Contract with Permanent Secretary Directors and Heads of Departments in the Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development have signed a Performance Contract with the Permanent Secretary, Dr. Marcus Ogunbiyi, to institutionalize the Performance Management System in the Ministry on Thursday 4th July, 2024 at the Ministry’s headquarters in Abuja. In his address at the occasion, the Permanent Secretary emphasized that Performance Management System was one of the key pillars of the ongoing reforms in the Federal Civil Service, noting the signing of the performance contact was in alignment with the national priorities and presidential deliverables. He added that it would ensure that the Ministry remained among the leading Ministries, Extra-Ministerial Departments and Agencies (MDAs), in the implementation of the ongoing reforms in the Service. “I am happy the signing of performance contracts with our directors is happening today. It is a clear testament to our collective commitment to excellence and efficiency”, he expressed. The Permanent Secretary disclosed that the pillar 5 of the Presidential priorities focusing on " Transportation and Infrastructure as enabler of growth" which was a mandate given to the ministry to drive is one of the three components that formed the framework for the development of the Ministerial Performance Management System Plan (MPMS) through which the departmental Performance Contract were developed. "Other components are the Operational Priorities of the Ministry, derived from the National Development Plan; and, the Service-wide Priorities that comprised critical pillars and initiatives from the Federal Civil Service Strategies and Implementation Plan 2021-2025 (FCSSIP25)," he added. Dr. Ogunbiyi, noted that the Performance Contract was not for promotion purpose but designed to ensure officers are assigned responsibilities, and will form the basis of appraisals during the process of evaluation, pointing out that critical activities and projects of the ministries have been developed into Key Performance Indicators(KPI), Targets and Milestones. He added that performance contract was a blueprint for action; “They outline specific objectives, timelines and measurable outcomes that will guide our efforts in coming months”. While reminding the Directors of the significant role they play in driving forward the reform agenda of the Federal Civil Service and priorities of the government, the Permanent Secretary tasked them to be dedicated to ensure the successful implementation of the targets and milestones in their contracts, also expressing readiness to provide necessary support needed. “I will expect you to immediately commence the process of cascading signing of performance contracts with your subordinates and ensure that it is done within the next two weeks”, he directed. According to the Permanent Secretary, Performance Management System, (PMS), is very important in the ministry since providing affordable houses, a mandate of the ministry requires the collective responsibilities of every department in the ministry. “We have to develop the Bill of quantities, award the contracts, supervise the contractors on the field as well as carry out evaluation, all this would be done by the staff of the Ministry, so PMS is to bring out the best of all the staff to ensure that everybody plays his role and we assist the external contributors which are the contractors to perform their work; the assignment is for everyone but the PMS will bring out the best of all the people in the house such that the Presidential deliverables are achieved”, he explained. Dr. Ogunbiyi mentioned that innovation is one of the pillars of the reform currently going on in the service; according to him, every staff will work towards having innovative idea that would help achieve goals, revealing there would be annual reward for innovation as well as serious sanctions to officers who fail to discharge their duties effectively. Earlier in his remarks, the Director of the department of Planning, Research and Statistics, Mohammed Bala Saulawa, said that the contract symbolized a commitment to excellence, accountability, and the shared vision held for the future of the Ministry. He congratulated the Permanent Secretary for his leadership and foresight in fostering a results-oriented culture within the Ministry, adding that his guidance and support has been instrumental in steering the Ministry towards achieving its goals. Saulawa further commended the Directors for their steadfastness and vision in translating policies into actions that positively impact the nation and its citizens. “As we embark on this journey, let us remember that our responsibilities are not just to meet targets but to exceed them, to innovate, and to inspire together, we have the power to shape the future of our Ministry and to contribute meaningfully to the development of our country” he said. ...
We Creates Jobs, Uplifts Lives Through Housing Development - Dangiwa Minister of Housing and Urban Development Arc Ahmad Musa Dangiwa, has said that the Renewed Hope Housing Programme was planned to unlock the massive potential of housing development to create jobs, uplift lives and boost economic power of Nigerians. The Minister made the statement through the Minister of State for Housing and Urban Development Abdullahi Tijjani Gwarzo during the groundbreaking and foundation laying for the construction of 250 housing unit of the Renewed Hope Estate in Makurdi, Benue state capital on Friday. " I want to state that under Renewed Hope Agenda of His Excellency, President Bola Ahmad Tinubu, GCFR, we at the Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development are very particular about giving Nigerians value for money" he said He explained that, statistics show that construction of one housing unit creates an average of 25 direct and indirect jobs, and this he said, translates in to creating over 6,500 jobs for various trades during the construction of the 250 housing units in Benue state. Through, the housing development, the Minister further explained that, professionals like architects, civil engineers, mechanical engineers, masons, plumbers, tilers, electricians woud be engaged, besides the economic activities involving food vendors, suppliers of blocks, building materials and the likes. " The value chain effect of construction work on every site is big and creates positive economic impact" he added The phase one housing project was being funded dilgently from the N50 billion 2023 Supplementary Budget approved for the Ministry by the President to ensure sustainability, quality and geographical spread. The Minister further stated that provision of land in a good location by state is a key condition for siting Renewed Hope Housing Project, saying that the states covered under the 2023 supplementary budget are those that first provided land and states that are yet to be covered will be included in the 2024 budget of the Ministry. " Work is currently ongoing at each of the sites already launched construction across the states and the plan is to have all the houses completed within the next couple of months and made available to Nigerians in line with President's desire to provide quality and affordable houses for all Nigerians" he remarked The Minister charged the contractors to ensure that they build according to specifications, emphasising that substandard work from any developer will not be tolerated and will explore all necessary legal means to ensure that they deliver as per the contract. To this end, the Minister assured Nigerians that different options have been created to enable everyone who has a source of income and livelihood to own these homes when they are completed. Dangiwa commended President Bola Ahmad Tinubu for providing the vision and political will necessary to make a difference in terms of delivering decent and quality housing to Nigerians. In his remarks, ,Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State, represented by the Commissioner of Works and Housing, Hon Orji Tiza stated that Benue state is committed to supporting the partnership with the federal government by any means, adding that the state is ready to provide additional land if needed He thanked President President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the Renewed Hope Housing initiative and Minister of Housing and Urban Development, while assuring the contractors of adequate security to execute their job. ...
TALKING POINTS FOR THE HONOURABLE MINISTER, FEDERAL MINISTRY OF HOUSING & URBAN DEVELOPMENT, ARC. AHMED MUSA DANGIWA, AT THE NIGERIA DIASPORA INVESTMENT SUMMIT (NDIS) COURTESY VISIT, ON TUESDAY, 12TH DECEMBER 2023
Protocol
Good morning, ladies, and gentlemen.
1. It is my pleasure to welcome the leadership of the Nigerian Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) under the leadership of Hon. Abike Dabiri to the Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development.
2. I also want to appreciate and acknowledge the innovative drive of the NiDCOM Chairman and her team for the good work that they are doing in actualizing the mandate of the Commission.
3. Like I said at the 6th Edition of the Nigeria Diaspora Investment Summit, NIDCOM has over the years championed several initiatives and programs that are helping our country leverage the massive potential of our diaspora for national development. We have over 20million Nigerians in Diaspora remitting an average of over $24bn per annum.
4. Madam Chairman, we commend your leadership, the support of your team and partners and pray for more strength and wisdom to tap this huge potential.
5. As a Ministry, we are willing to support Diaspora initiatives in the housing and urban development space as well as encourage partnerships with the Diaspora towards making a change in the housing and urban development narrative of our dear country.
6. We are also committed to providing necessary support to NiDCOM’s plans to ensure that Nigerians in diaspora can own homes in Nigeria.
7. At the Summit, I launched the FMBN Diaspora Mortgage Loan which I had initiated and developed as the MD/CE of the Bank.
TALK ABOUT THE CURRENT STATUS OF THE FMBN DIASPORA MORTGAGE LOAN:
8. The Federal Housing Authority (FHA)is also involved as part of the Ministry’s efforts to cater to the Diaspora. They have undertaken to develop the Diaspora City Project under a Public Private Partnership comprising the FHA, The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and the private sector.
TALK ABOUT THE CURRENT STATUS OF THE FHA DIASPORA CITY PROJECT
9. Our overall goal is to ensure that as our brothers and sisters’ sojourn abroad, they also have a decent shelter over here in Nigeria to call their home.
10. I would like to assure Madam Chairman that the Ministry is committed to taking relevant actions towards ensuring that FMBN and FHA deliver on the stated objectives of these initiatives.
11. Thank you for your attention and may God bless Nigeria.
REMARKS BY THE HONORABLE MINISTER OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, ARC. AHMED MUSA DANGIWA AT THE MEETING WITH MILLARD FULLER FOUNDATION ON THURSDAY, 7 DECEMBER, 2023 IN ABUJA
Protocols
Good afternoon, ladies, and gentlemen.
1. It is my pleasure to welcome the leadership and staff of the Millard Fuller Foundation, an organization that embodies the spirit of progress and compassion in the realm of affordable housing, to the Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development.
2. The mission of the Millard Fuller Foundation resonates deeply with the core values of our Ministry of Housing and Urban Development and the Renewed Hope Vision His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for Quality Housing for All Nigerians.
3. Their commitment to providing truly affordable homes for mid-low-income earners through collaborative partnerships is commendable and inspiring.
4. Like Millard Fuller, we also believe that what we do here does not only lead to the construction of houses, but that we are also helping to build lives and empower communities across Nigeria.
5. We also share in the understanding that a home is not just a structure made of bricks and mortar. It is the cornerstone of stability, the sanctuary of safety, and the conduit to essential amenities. It represents a vital asset that can transform lives, create opportunities, and be the foundation upon which dreams are built.
6. Moreover, their programmatic focus on building basic, decent, and affordable homes for low-income earners aligns perfectly with our ministry's goals.
7. Since my assumption of office, I have made it clear that as a Ministry we must build for the 80 percent of Nigerians that fall within the low to medium income segment. They are in fact the majority. And as Nigerians, every one of them deserve to have access to decent and affordable housing. That is why we set up an Affordable Housing Design Committee with an initial focus of building homes that are organic and with price tags as low as N4M. I am particularly saddened that the possibility of this is fading with the high inflationary trends which are having a negative impact on the price of construction materials.
8. But I have not given up on my charge to our Directors and the Committee on exploring all possible areas to lower the price barrier of homeownership for Nigerians.
9. Relatedly, as part of the Renewed Hope Vision for Urban development, the Ministry plans to upgrade a total of 26 slums in the Six (6) regions of the country, including the Federal Capital Territory. This project would ensure the provision of key infrastructure and ancillary services including access roads, water supply, solar streetlight, drainages, sanitation, and waste management services etc., that would improve the living standards of the slum residents in the project sites and the urban poor in general.
10. We also plan to set up a National Social Housing Fund (NHSF) to ensure that all Nigerians including the NO INCOME, vulnerable and underprivileged groups have access to decent and dignified accommodation.
11. We also plan to boost building materials manufacturing in the country towards ensuring economic growth, creating jobs, reducing dependency on imports, and lowering the cost of construction materials and housing delivery.
12. Our plan is to build six (1) Building Materials Hubs in each geo-political zone in the country. The hubs will be provided with relevant facilities, including access roads, electricity, fit for purpose housing and relevant linkages for manufacturers to site their firms and operate.
13. These are some of our plans that align with the work that Millard Fuller Foundation is doing.
14. And I must say that as a private sector initiative, their work serves as a shining example of what can be achieved when compassion, dedication, and innovation converge. Their collaborative approach, engaging with individuals and organizations, showcases the power of unity in tackling complex societal issues.
15. As we move forward in our quest to ensure housing security and inclusivity for all, I consider a partnership with the Millard Fuller Foundation as necessary. We would like to learn from your lessons in designing and delivering decent but low-budget houses, and how you are innovating in the face of high inflationary trends.
16. Once again, I thank Millard Fuller Foundation for the visit and look forward to further collaboration.
17. Thank you.
THE HONORABLE MINISTER HAS TODAY DELIVERED THE “GOVTECH AWARD” BY BUREAU OF PUBLIC SERVICE REFORM TO THE PERMANENT SECRETARY. THE MINISTRY WON THE OVERALL BEST MDA IN USE OF INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGY.
The Honorable Minister has today delivered the “GovTech Award” by Bureau of Public Service Reform to the Permanent Secretary. The ministry won the overall best MDA in use of innovative technology.
MINISTER OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT ARC AHMED MUSA DANGIWA INAUGURATING MEMBERS OF DISCIPLINARY TRIBUNAL FOR THE REGISTERED BUILDERS, TUESDAY, OCTOBER 29TH, 2024
Minister of Housing and Urban Development Arc Ahmed Musa Dangiwa inaugurating members of Disciplinary Tribunal for the Registered Builders, Tuesday, October 29th, 2024