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 ...

Housing Ministry Advances Its Digital Transition, Distributes Laptops to Directors    * It's our efforts to boost service delivery, compliance with OHCSF reforms  - Belgore   In a renewed push for public service reform and a paperless government, the Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development has rolled out laptops to Directors to fast-track full deployment of its Enterprise Content Management (ECM) system.   The Permanent Secretary, Dr. Shuaib Belgore, handed over 30 units of Core i7 laptops systems to all Directors/Heads of Departments in the Ministy during Top Management meeting at the Ministry’s Headquarters in Abuja.   The distribution forms part of the Ministry’s commitment to a continuous digitization  of official workflow, enhancing productivity, and ensuring seamless integration of the ECM platform across all departments.   Speaking during the meeting, Dr. Belgore emphasised that the initiative was in fulfillment of the earlier promise to provide the necessary digital working tools to enable Directors work efficiently both on-premise and remotely.   “The laptops are designed to empower Directors to effectively carry out their official duties anytime, anywhere, in line with the Ministry’s ECM deployment and the directive of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HCSF) on digitalisation of MDAs operations,” Dr. Belgore said.   The Permanent Secretary described the distribution of the laptops as an effort by the ministry to boost service delivery and compliance with the OHCSF reforms and strategy initiatives.    Configured by the Ministry’s ICT Department, the laptops come pre-installed with office suite applications and smart security solutions to support workflow automation and secure access to the ECM system.   Dr. Belgore also noted that this digital upgrade will significantly improve turnaround time, and enhance transparency and accountability in all official activities.   Earlier in his remarks, Dr. Amiolemen Marcus, Head of the ICT Department, disclosed that 90 desktop computer systems, similarly configured, will be distributed to departments and offices across the Ministry before the end of the week to further strengthen the ECM rollout.   Recalled that the ministry officially went live on the ECM platform on September 30th, 2025, marking a significant step forward in its digital transformation journey, and placing it among the pacesetters in the public service digitalisation initiative. ...

Service Delivery Awards: Dangiwa Urges Housing Ministry To Build On Momentum    * As Ministry won OHCSF, SERVICOM and Sporting Awards   Housing and Urban Development Minister,  Arc. Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, has urged members of staff to build on the current momentum and strengthen the Ministry’s service culture in order to sustain its position as a reference point for excellence in public service delivery.   Dangiwa made the call against the backdrop of the various awards won by the ministry, including OHCF, SERVICOM and Sporting events.    The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Dr. Shuaib Belgore, OON, received the HCSF "Go Live Category Award" for transiting his ministry to paperless operation.    Under Dr. Belgore, the ministry adopted the full implementation of the Enterprise Content Management (ECM) operations on the 30th of September 2025, signalling the departure from paper operations.   ECM, is a part of the Federal Civil Service Strategy and Implementation Plan 2021-2025 (FCSSIP25), a reform blueprint designed to digitise the federal bureaucracy and transform the civil service into a world-class entity by 2025.   Other awards won by the housing ministry are; 2nd Best Ministerial SERVICOM Unit (Ministry Team A), Permanent Secretary's award  for strengthening Servivom operations across the ministry as a very supportive CEO.   The Head of the Ministry’s Reform Coordination and Service Improvement, Mrs. Philips- Ogoniba Ibifuro  also received the 2025 Best NODAL Officer (Ministry Team A), for outstanding coordination, leadership, and dedication to service improvement. The Ministry’s sporting contingent  also won 10 medals at the recently concuded Federal Civil Games fedtival held in Yola, Adanawa state.   During a brief presentation of the awards to the leadership of the ministry, Minister Dangiwa congratulated the Permanent Secretary Dr Belgore,  the Ministry's Servicom Nodal officer, and members of the ministry's sporting contingent for the honours brought to the ministry.   He praised the Permanent Secretary’s leadership style, describing it as accountable, team-oriented, and result-driven, noting that the awards represent a win for the entire Ministry.   The Minister as well commended the Permanent Secretary for ensuring the smooth implementation of the paperless system in the Ministry, acknowledging the role of the ICT Department team in facilitating the transition alongside the efforts of the entire staff.   Similarly, Arc. Dangiwa applauded the Head of the Ministry’s Reform Coordination and Service Improvement, Mrs. Philips- Ogoniba Ibifuro for her SERVICOM’s 2025 Best NODAL Officer award, recognizing her hardwork, professionalism and consistency in applying the SERVICOM principles in the Ministry.    The Minister expressed delight over the recognition of the Ministerial SERVICOM Unit as the second-best performing ministerial unit, describing the awards as a reminder that public service is fundamentally about the people being served.    “These awards remain with us and remind us that public service is about the people we serve, and that we must always strive to deliver services that are timely, transparent, and of good quality,” he said.   The Minister also congratulated the Ministry’s sports team, assuring them of the Ministry’s continued support, both financially and morally, in the coming year.   Speaking earlier, the Permanent Secretary, Dr. Shuiab Belgore, expressed appreciation to the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation for the Transformational CEO award, attributing the recognition to the collective support and commitment of the Ministry’s management and directors.    He also commended the Head of Reform and Coordination, Mrs. Phillips Ogoniba, for her outstanding contributions, describing her performance as a source of pride to the Ministry.   Belgore further acknowledged the Ministry’s sports team for winning ten medals comprising four golds, three bronze, and three silver, at the Federal Civil Service Games (FEPSGA). He also applauded the ICT Department for driving ECM compliance, noting that improved inter-departmental collaboration has enhanced efficiency across the Ministry.   On her part, the Head of Reform Coordination and Service Improvement, Mrs. Philips- Ogoniba dedicated the awards to the leadership of the Ministry, particularly the Honourable Minister and the Permanent Secretary, as well as members of the Ministerial SERVICOM Committee and staff, whose collective efforts and teamwork, she noted, made the achievement possible.   She reaffirmed the resolve of the Department to sustain and deepen ongoing reforms aimed at improving service standards, responsiveness, and accountability. ...