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Jul
06
2025

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Housing Ministry Director Showcases Innovations for Housing Construction 

 

* minister applauds effort, encourages further research, comparison for possible modification, improvement.

 

* requests comprehensive report on how to use bricks construction for Social Housing Programme.

 

Arc. Ibechile Christopher Egwudale, the Director and Head of Department of Federal Public Assets Maintenance (FPAM), in the Housing Ministry, has showcased a variety of inventions/ machines that will bring about cost effectiveness in housing construction.

 

Egwudale made the presentation to the Honourable Minister,  Arc. Ahmed Musa Dangiwa and the management staff of the Ministry, led by the Permanent Secretary, Dr. Shuaib Belgore, explaining that, the innovations will minimize construction cost for affordable housing.

 

The innovative machines include both manual and semi-automated models, designed for scalability, ease of use, and durability.

 

Among the notable machines were; a wide range of construction and agro-processing equipment such as interlocking Compressed Earth Block (CEB) machines (both manual and automated), pulverizing and sifting machines, compacting and hoisting devices, sandcrete mixers, mini-tractors, ogbono seed cutters, and food processing machines like the hammer mill, de-stoner, and mixers. 

 

 "This innovation supports the use of locally sourced materials, reducing dependence on expensive imported products and minimizing construction cost especially for affordable housing" he stated. 
 

He further explained that, the idea behind the development is to create a cost-effective, eco-friendly, and efficient alternative to conventional building materials by utilizing Compressed Earth Block (CEB) technology.

 

"Their application in the housing sector will not only promote sustainable construction practices but also generate local employment, empower artisans, and accelerate project delivery timelines across rural and urban areas", he  remarked.

 

In his remarks, the Minister applauded the effort of the Director for bringing innovative ideas in designing different machines for bricks housing construction. 

 

While encouraging the Director to carry out further research and make comparison to see areas of modification and improvement, Dangiwa also requested him to come up with extensive and comprehensive report on how to use bricks construction for Social Housing Programme.

 

On his part, the Permanent Secretary, Dr Belgore applauded the efforts of the Director for coming up with the innovative ideas, and encouraged him to continue to strive towards achieving the desired objectives to get affordable social housing. He requested him to bring up the designs of the bricks housing units to the ministry for assessment.

 

Arc. Egwudale, a member of the Nigerian Institute of Architects and a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Project Managers of Nigeria, had a specialized training in Compressed Earth Block (CEB) Technology in South Africa.

 

Since joining the Federal Civil Service, he has distinguished himself through innovative design and technological advancement. He has championed several high-impact projects and won multiple design competitions within the Ministry.

 

He notably designed and produced four machines for the Nigerian Building and Road Research Institute (NBRRI), and has won the Best New Entrant Award at Archi-Built Exhibition where he attracted the highest visitor traffic to his stand.

 

Egwudale has participated in numerous exhibitions, including the Abuja Housing Show, and the Science and Technology Expositions where he showcased a variety of inventions including a go-kart (buggy) and various machines. 

 

Mar
28
2024

Ogunbiyi Tasks Ministry's Directors, Heads of Units on Performance Management System  The Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development,  Dr Marcus Ogunbiyi, has tasked the Directors and Heads of Units in his Ministry to pay maximum attention and take full interest in the new Performance Management System (PMS) policy introduced by the office of the Head of Civil Service of the Federation  Dr Ogunbiyi made this remarks in his  opening address for an in-house sensitisation workshop on Performance Management System organised for Directors and Heads of Units of the Ministry,  Thursday,  March 28th, 2024. He explained that,  the workshop was organised as part of efforts of the Ministry to operationalise the PMS as part of the Federal Civil Service Strategy and Implementation Plan 2021-2025 (FCSSIP2), adding that it was designed to introduce participants to its operations.  " PMS is a real thing now in the Federal Civil Service. It's a policy that will be implemented in different stages. Directors, especially must understand it well because they are critical in its effective implementation in their MDA" he said  Emphasising on the need for Directors to pay serious attention to the PMS, Ogunbiyi said that,  himself as a driver of the new policy when he was at Head of Service,  had to show extra committment to have full grasp of it  " I beg you to pay attention,  please pay attention and be interested. Let us all be interested . PMS is a real thing now in the Federal Civil Service" he remarked  The new PMS policy is all about tracking performance of employees in a consistent and measurable manner. It was introduced to replace the old annual performance evaluation report system (apers), being used for years in evaluating employees for promotion. In her presentation , Mrs Bosede Olaniyi, Director Planning Resarch and Statistics in the Head of Service Offce, stated that the objective of the workshop was to provide update on the new whole of government approach to Performance Management On the PMS she explained ' what gets measured, gets done, what gets measured get improved. Its a measurement based on target set"  ...

Mar
26
2024

Dangiwa Inaugurates Registration Board for Quantity Surveyors of Nigeria … charges them to promote good ethics, enhance the credibility of the Profession Housing and Urban Development Minister, Arc. Ahmed Musa Dangiwa has charged the newly inaugurated Board for the registration of Quantity Surveyors of Nigeria to ensure the promotion of integrity, honesty, transparency, and fairness in the course of performing their professional duties. Dangiwa gave the charge during the formal inauguration of the 10th constituted Board of the QSRBN. The Board is a professional regulatory agency for Quantity Surveyors under the supervision of the Housing Ministry. The 15- member board comprises of six (6) appointees of the Ministry in accordance with Section 2 (1)b of the Act, Five (5) appointees representing the Nigerian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (NIQS) in accordance with Section 2(1) c of the Act and Four (4) appointees representing Institutions of Higher Education in accordance with Section 2 (1)d of the Act. Dangiwa stated that the appointment of the board members was a call to National Service, saying that they had a critical role to play in fixing the challenges facing the housing sector through the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development, as intended by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Stressing on the responsibilities of the board among others, the minister listed; determining the quantity surveyors standard of knowledge and skills, regulating and controlling the practice of Quantity Surveying profession in all its aspects and ramifications  “ The full details of your duties and responsibilities are prescribed in the enabling Act of the QSRBN which will be handed over to you at the end of the inauguration ceremony. I urge you to carefully read through them and become familiar with them as the knowledge will help and guide you towards contributing your quota to national development”, he explained. Accordingly, Dangiwa also tasked the board to leverage on its wealth of experience and professional training, to ensure reduction in the high cost of construction projects and procurement in the country, noting that the construction sector where the Quantity Surveyors belong to is a major driver of employment and economic growth. Responding on behalf of the new board, QS Obafemi Oluwole Onashile, pledged that the board would work without prejudice in the discharge of their duties, and also work in collaboration with the Federal Government, the Nigerian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (NIQS) and other stakeholders to upscale the impact of the quantity surveying profession on the national economy of the Nation. He assured the Minister that members of the board would be guided by the QSRBN Act in the performance of their duties and are fully informed about the roles, duties and operations of the board.   ...

Mar
26
2024

Digitalisation: Housing Ministry Launches Official Website   In line with the digitalisation in the Federal Civil Service, a new web portal has been unveiled by the Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development  The domain name of the website is www.fmhud.gov.ng. It is the first stand alone website of the Ministry since it was demerged from the former Ministry of Works and Housing. Unveiling the website, the Permanent Secretary,  Marcus Ogunbiyi, PhD, highly commended the efforts of the department of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) under the leadership of the Director in charge, Marcus Amiolemen for their tenacity in ensuring that the activities of the Ministry are showcased to the world through the website creation. Ogunbiyi acknowledged the endeavour of the ICT department in the improvement of the Ministry’s Internet Connectivity, noting that the accomplishments were good steps in the right direction towards DIGITALIZATION, which is one of the pillars of the Federal Civil Service Strategy and Implementation Plan (FCSSIP 25). “Digitalization is part of the ongoing reforms of the nation's Public Service so the launch of our Ministry’s website is an achievement worth celebrating” he said. While lauding the initiative of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s to demerge the Ministries of Housing and Works, Ogunbiyi expressed optimism that the gradual steps being taken by the Ministry to fully operate as an independent Ministry will in no time materialize into visible developments. The Permanent Secretary was particularly excited to disclose more developments to expect in the Ministry, such as the creation of an official email with the Ministry’s domain name for all staff, the  acquisition of a small power inverter, a renewal of the Ministry’s reception area among others. He further directed all departments to always send in their activities to the ICT departments for an edit and upload into the website. Accordingly, he encouraged all staff of the Ministry to frequently visit the website so as to be kept abreast of all activities of the Ministry. Earlier in his presentation,  the Director in charge of the ICT  department. Marcus Amiolemen, stated that the development of the Ministry’s web portal is key to the Ministry, being one of the components that all Nigerians all over the world can leverage on to know the activities of the Housing Ministry. He said, “the era we are, any organization that lacks the presence of the international domain does not exist and to achieve that milestone we have been able to develop the ministry's website which serves as a platform to manage as well as showcase all programs and activities of the Ministry to the world”. The Director outlined and explained some components and various pages that makes up the website which includes departments of the Ministry alongside their functions, press releases, documents from the office of the Honorable Minister, pictorials of important events of the Ministry, frequently asked questions on housing units from the general public, among others. “The website is also very flexible, easy to access and highly secure, he added. Amiolemen solicited for the support of all Departments in ensuring that going foward, the Ministry’s website www.fmhud.gov.ng,  as well as the official email info@fmhud.gov.ng is included on all the Ministry’s letter headed papers. ...

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To formulate and implement the policies,
programmes and projects of the Federal Government of
Nigeria (FGN) with respect to:Habitat and affordable
housing for Nigerians and Driving economic diversity
growth and development through continuous and
incremental provision of affordable housing across
the country and to focus on the key areas
of deliverables set for it.

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT


Jun
20
2025

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT


Click To View: RENEWED HOPE HOUSING PORTAL

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Jul
04
2025

PHOTO NEWS: OCCASION OF THE 2025 FMHUD MINISTERIAL RETREAT AND SIGNING OF PERFORMANCE CONTRACTS WITH DIRECTORS AND PERMANENT SECRETARY. FRIDAY 4TH JULY, 2025

Photo News: Occasion of the 2025 FMHUD Ministerial Retreat and Signing of Performance Contracts with Directors and Permanent Secretary. Friday 4th July, 2025

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Jul
09
2025

ONGOING RENEWED HOPE CITY, KARSANA PROJECT AS @ MONDAY,  JULY 7TH, 2025.

Ongoing Renewed Hope City, Karsana Project as @ Monday,  July 7th, 2025.

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