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  • BACSAAN, (Artisan Body) advocates training on latest technologies for professionalism

    BACSAAN, (Artisan Body) advocates training on latest technologies for professionalism

     

     

    (The Builders, Construction and Skilled Artisans of Nigeria (BACSAAN) National President, Mr Mohammed Jamiu Fasasi)

     

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    Ilorin; The Builders, Construction and Skilled Artisans of Nigeria (BACSAAN) has called on the Federal Government to organise trainings on the latest technology for its members to enhance their professionalism.

    BACSAAN National President, Mr Mohammed Jamiu Fasasi made the call on Wednesday on the sidelines of the ongoing 14th National Council on Lands, Housing and Urban Development in Ilorin.

    (BACSAAN Leaders with the Kwara State Commissioner for Housing and Urban Development, Dr. Segun Ogunsola (left)

     

    Fasasi while commending President Bola Tinubu’s administration for including its members in developmental programmes and policies, said the artisans needed to be kept abreast with the use of latest technologies.

    He said the trainings normally organized for some of their members was just a little improvement from what they used to know which is not in conformity with the latest trends.

    ”The Agencies gets us involved in their programmes and they train our members from time to time, but what they teach them is not totally different from what we have known for years.

    ”We are aware that there are technologies that can enhance our performances, but we do not have access to them, that is why we want the government to come to our aid.

    ”If the federal government can support us to send some artisans to other countries for a week or two-weeks training, it will go a long way for us,” he said.

    The BACSAAN president said Nigerian artisans were better than their Togolose or Malian counterparts that most people believed in, they just need to be brushed up a little.

    He said with an upgrade in their skills, individuals and organizations would not have to rely on foreign artisans for their jobs, as they would have been equipped.

    The 14th National Council is with the theme ”Achieving Housing Delivery and Sustainable Cities Through Effective Land Management, Urban Renewal, Promotion of Local Building Materials, and Public-Private Partnership in Nigeria”.

    The National Council Meeting is a forum that provides a strategic platform for aligning federal and state policies and accelerating reforms in the housing and urban development sector.

    “The meeting remains a critical avenue for strengthening intergovernmental collaboration, reviewing sectoral policies, and evolving practical solutions that will fast-track the delivery of affordable housing and sustainable urban development across the country.

    Participants at the meeting include; States’ Commissioners, Permanent Secretaries, Directors in charge of Lands, Housing and Urban Development, Chief Executives of Housing Corporations, Surveyor-Generals, professional bodies, and other key stakeholders, including BACSAAN, the artisan body in the built environment sector.

  • CORBON Registrar Charges Artisans to Improve their Skills For Enhanced Economic Well-being

    CORBON Registrar Charges Artisans to Improve their Skills For Enhanced Economic Well-being

     

     

    –   The Council of Registered Builders of Nigeria (CORBON) is the regulatory body responsible for setting standards, ensuring compliance, and promoting excellence in the building profession.

     

    (Builder Tunji Adeniran during a session of the ongoing 14th Meeting of the National Council on Lands. Housing and Urban Development in Ilorin)

     

    By Biola Lawal
    Ilorin (Flowerbudnews): The Registrar of the Council of Registered Builders of Nigeria (CORBON), Builder Tunji Adeniran has charged members of the Builders, Construction and Skilled Artisans of Nigeria (BACSAAN) to improve their capacity and competency to boost their economic well-being.

    Adeniran gave the counsel on Monday in an interview with FLOWERBUDNEWS at the venue of the ongoing 14th Meeting of the National Council on Lands. Housing and Urban Development currently holding in Ilorin.

    The CORBON Registrar said that artisans should acquire the increasing modern trends in their various trades and handwork professions to become more relevant and prosperous.

    He said that it was always difficult for people to forget a competent and capable artisan who rendered a satisfying service, stressing ” people who knows a good tiler or plumber will always remember and recommend them ‘.

    Builder Adeniran disclosed that government had introduced several initiatives which were designed as opportunities for people to become more knowledgeable in the skills they possess.or were practicing.

    (CORBON Registrar, Builder Tunji Adeniran with BACSAAN National President, Haj Fasasi Mohammed Jamiu at the 14th Meeting of the National Council on Lands, Housing and Urban Development in Ilorin)

     

     

    The CORBON Registrar noted that the politicians’ current habit of providing Okada and Keke Napep to supporters was not encouraging youths or artisans to want to improve on their skills as a way of earning livelihoods..

    He stressed that they saw riding okada as an easy way to make money, and were therefore, generally becoming indifference to acquiring skills in the various handwork professions.

    Adeniran however, urged BACSAAN Leadership to encourage their members to key into the various skills acquisition initiatives and national policies of the government.

    The CORBON Registrar, who himself is a Professional Builder, said that engaging with the government agencies charged with assisting artisans would be very beneficial to the teeming handwork professionals aligned with BACSAAN.

    BACSAAN is the umbrella body for all artisans in Nigeria with offices in the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) as well as in scores of Local Government Areas of the country.

    A delegation of BACSAAN Leadership, led by its National President, Haj Fasasi Mohammed Jamiu is currently attending the 14th NCLHUD Meeting in Ilorin. (Flowerbudnews)

     

  • 14th National Council on Housing and Urban Devt. Begins in Ilorin, as BACSAAN Leaders Laud Tinubu ‘s Mass Housing Initiatives

    14th National Council on Housing and Urban Devt. Begins in Ilorin, as BACSAAN Leaders Laud Tinubu ‘s Mass Housing Initiatives

     

     

    By Biola Lawal
    Ilorin (FLOWERBUDNEWS) The 14th Meeting of the National Council on Housing and Urban Development (NCHUD) began in Ilorin on Monday with Nigeria Artisans commending President’s Bola Tinubu’s Mass Housing initiaves designed to benefit the poor.

    Speaking with newsmen on the sideline of the conference, the National President of the Builders, Construction and Skilled Artisans Association of Nigeria (BACSAAN), Haj Fasasi Mohammed Jamiu the renewed Hope Housing projects being executed across the country will drastically reduce the Nation’s housing deficit.

    (The Registrar, Council of Registered Builders of Nigeria, CORBON, Tunji Adeniran with BACSAAN National President, Haj Fasasi Mohammed Jamiu at the venue of the ongoing 14th Meeting of the National Council on Housing and Urban Development on Monday in Ilorin)

     

    The BACSAAN Leader however, appealed to President Tinubu to grant concessions to ”the downtrodden artisans across to enable them benefit and own houses through Renewed Hope Housing schemes.”

    Haj. Fasasi said that the concessions needed to aid artisans would include a very minimal down-payment and a longer period for full payment in affordable instalments.

    The BACSAAN Leader said that all tiers of government should accord more recognition to artisans as a formidable manpower for national growth and development.

    He urged the media to help highlight the plight of Nigerian artisans to attract more governmental assistance that can improve their welfare nationally.

    BACSAAN is the umbrella body for all handwork professionals in Nigeria, including Plumbers, Motor Mechanics, Tilers, iron Benders, Tailors, Hairdressers and Bricklayers etc.

    The Association is striving to improve the economic empowerment and relevance of the millions of downtrodden artisans across the country.

     


    About Flowerbudnews
    Established by Hon.  Biola Lawal, a former Acting Managing Director of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), FLOWERBUDNEWS is a consortium of active veteran journalists, experienced Multimedia broadcast experts and image makers.

    We are drawn from both public and private  sectors of Nigeria’s media Industry with a common  determination to enhance the practice of responsible journalism..

    Lawal, on his part, is also a former Honourable Commissioner for Information,Youth, Sports and Culture of Osun state, his home state.

    Biola Lawal had also successfully served two tenures as Press Secretary to the ECOMOG Force Commander in Liberia during the Liberian and Sierra Leone Civil wars. He was an outstanding NAN Defence and War Correspondent for many years.

    The retired NAN Acting Boss holds the honour of being the only journalist that served two terms on the ECOMOG international assignment due to his high professionalism and decency.

    He is a Co-Author of the book; ECOMOG, A BOLD ATTEMPT AT REGIONAL PEACEKEEPING! Edited Mrs Magaret Voght.  The book remains the most. factual, detailed and authentic book on the ECOWAS sponsored ECOMOG Military operation.

     

  • FG intensifies efforts to address housing deficits, urban development challenges

    FG intensifies efforts to address housing deficits, urban development challenges

     

    (Participants and Stakeholders at the 14th Meeting of the National Council on Housing and Urban Development holding in Ilorin)

     

     

    The Federal Government says it is intensifying efforts to address Nigeria’s growing housing deficit through a new national housing strategy focused on land reforms, urban renewal, and public-private partnerships.

     

    The Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Musa Dangiwa said this while declaring open the 14th meeting of the National Council on Lands, Housing and Urban Development on Monday in Ilorin.

     

    The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the 14th National Council had the theme: ”Achieving Housing Delivery and Sustainable Cities Through Effective Land Management, Urban Renewal, Promotion of Local Building Materials, and Public-Private Partnership in Nigeria.”

     

    Represented by Alhaji Mukhtar Ilyasu, the Director of Planning, Research and Statistics in the ministry, Dangiwa said that the strategy placed effective land administration at the centre of housing delivery nationwide.

     

    He explained that the policy adopted urban renewal as a key tool for rebuilding Nigerian cities, while positioning private sector investment as the main driver of mass housing development.

     

     

    ”Nigeria’s housing deficit, estimated in the tens of millions, remains one of the country’s most pressing social and economic challenges, driven by rapid urbanisation, population growth and rising construction costs.

     

    “The new framework is expected to guide housing delivery, land administration, and urban development planning across the Federation in the coming years.

     

    ”Urban renewal and regeneration have been adopted as national policy tools to modernise cities, curb uncontrolled urban expansion, and respond to population pressure and climate challenges,” he said.

     

    The minister also disclosed that the Federal Government was prioritising the large-scale use of locally sourced building materials and construction technologies to reduce costs, improve affordability, and strengthen domestic industries.

     

    He said public-private partnerships would serve as the main engine for mass housing and urban infrastructure delivery across the country.

     

    The Kwara Commissioner for Housing and Urban Development, Dr Segun Ogunshola, said challenges affecting housing provision persisted, but the state government was implementing measures to address land and housing shortages.

     

    He said the 20,000-unit Kwara Smart City Project was already laying the foundation for a next-generation mega city, adding that the project’s master plan had been reviewed to improve livability.

     

     

    The commissioner added that municipal areas across the state had been upgraded with improved water supply, road networks, and other infrastructure to enhance urban development and beautification.

     

    Earlier in her remarks, the Permanent Secretary, Kwara State Ministry of Housing and Urban Development, Alhaja Risikat Abdulazeez, called for a holistic approach to reducing the housing deficit amid rapid urbanisation.

     

    The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the National Council Meeting is a forum that provides a strategic platform for aligning federal and state policies and accelerating reforms in the housing and urban development sector.

     

    The meeting remains a critical avenue for strengthening intergovernmental collaboration, reviewing sectoral policies, and evolving practical solutions to fast-track the delivery of affordable housing and sustainable urban development across the country.

     

    Participants at the meeting include states’ commissioners, permanent secretaries, directors in charge of Lands, Housing and Urban Development and chief executives of Housing Corporations, Surveyor-Generals, professional bodies, and other key stakeholders in the built environment sector were also present.(NAN)

     

    About Flowerbudnews
    Established by Hon.  Biola Lawal, a former Acting Managing Director of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), FLOWERBUDNEWS is a consortium of active veteran journalists, experienced Multimedia broadcast experts and image makers.

    We are drawn from both public and private  sectors of Nigeria’s media Industry with a common  determination to enhance the practice of responsible journalism..

    Lawal, on his part, is also a former Honourable Commissioner for Information,Youth, Sports and Culture of Osun state, his home state.

    Biola Lawal had also successfully served two tenures as Press Secretary to the ECOMOG Force Commander in Liberia during the Liberian and Sierra Leone Civil wars. He was an outstanding NAN Defence and War Correspondent for many years.

    The retired NAN Acting Boss holds the honour of being the only journalist that served two terms on the ECOMOG international assignment due to his high professionalism and decency.

    He is a Co-Author of the book; ECOMOG, A BOLD ATTEMPT AT REGIONAL PEACEKEEPING! Edited Mrs Magaret Voght.  The book remains the most. factual, detailed and authentic book on the ECOWAS sponsored ECOMOG Military operation.

     

     

  • Renewed Hope Estate: Ministry gives contractors six months to deliver project

    Renewed Hope Estate: Ministry gives contractors six months to deliver project

     

     

    John Alechenu

    The Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development has tasked contractors handling the Nassarawa State Renewed Hope Estate Project with delivery.

    Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Dr. Shuaib Belgore, gave the ultimatum during a working visit to the site.

    He charged the contractors to redouble their efforts, saying that the Ministry is determined to deliver the project “within the next six months.”

    This was contained in a statement signed by the Director, Information and Public Affairs of the Ministry, Badamasi Haiba, in Abuja, on Friday.

    In pursuit of the deadline, Dr. Belgore summoned the contractors to his office for an urgent meeting to address concerns and expedite the project.

    Haiba noted that the permanent secretary expressed displeasure over the slow pace of work at the site and was prepared to work with the contractors to remove all obstacles hindering the project.

    The ministry’s Spokesperson said, “He expressed concern over the slow pace of work by the contractors, emphasizing that all obstacles to the project must be addressed.

    “Dr. Belgore observed that while the road layout has been well constructed and the electricity and water supply projects are progressing steadily, the building construction works have suffered noticeable setbacks.

    “He stated that although some progress has been made, the pace of work has slowed considerably, showing signs of neglect.

    “The Permanent Secretary directed the Director, Public Buildings, to invite the contractors handling the structural buildings to a meeting to have a frank conversation with them to ensure they complete the work.

    “The contractors must sit up and get the job done. We cannot allow this project to drag indefinitely. If they continue to delay, we will not hesitate to re-award the contracts to more serious companies,” he warned.

    Dr. Belgore equally directed the Federal Controller of Housing, Nassarawa State Field Office, to liaise with the Nassarawa State Government to expedite the reallocation of land previously affected by gully erosion.

    He stressed that the Ministry must receive complete documentation for the newly identified site to ensure proper project continuation.

    He reiterated the Ministry’s commitment to the Renewed Hope Housing Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Administration, assuring that every effort will be made to ensure the timely completion and quality delivery of the project for the benefit of Nigerians.

    Earlier, the Federal Controller, Nassarawa State, Tpl. Bashiru Garba told the Permanent Secretary that part of the delay was due to gully erosion that affected part of the land initially allocated by the Nassarawa State Government, disclosing that another site has since been provided by the State as a replacement.

    Tpl. Garba further stated that the Nasarawa State Renewed Hope Estate comprises 250 blocks being developed by San Afar Nigeria Limited and Al Yuma Ventures and Investment Limited.

    He explained that so far, about 125 blocks comprising the different categories of the housing units are currently at about 30 percent completion.

  • Renewed Hope Estate: Ministry gives contractors six months to deliver project

     

     

    John Alechenu

    The Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development has tasked contractors handling the Nassarawa State Renewed Hope Estate Project with delivery.

    Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Dr. Shuaib Belgore, gave the ultimatum during a working visit to the site.

    He charged the contractors to redouble their efforts, saying that the Ministry is determined to deliver the project “within the next six months.”

    This was contained in a statement signed by the Director, Information and Public Affairs of the Ministry, Badamasi Haiba, in Abuja, on Friday.

    In pursuit of the deadline, Dr. Belgore summoned the contractors to his office for an urgent meeting to address concerns and expedite the project.

    Haiba noted that the permanent secretary expressed displeasure over the slow pace of work at the site and was prepared to work with the contractors to remove all obstacles hindering the project.

    The ministry’s Spokesperson said, “He expressed concern over the slow pace of work by the contractors, emphasizing that all obstacles to the project must be addressed.

    “Dr. Belgore observed that while the road layout has been well constructed and the electricity and water supply projects are progressing steadily, the building construction works have suffered noticeable setbacks.

    “He stated that although some progress has been made, the pace of work has slowed considerably, showing signs of neglect.

    “The Permanent Secretary directed the Director, Public Buildings, to invite the contractors handling the structural buildings to a meeting to have a frank conversation with them to ensure they complete the work.

    “The contractors must sit up and get the job done. We cannot allow this project to drag indefinitely. If they continue to delay, we will not hesitate to re-award the contracts to more serious companies,” he warned.

    Dr. Belgore equally directed the Federal Controller of Housing, Nassarawa State Field Office, to liaise with the Nassarawa State Government to expedite the reallocation of land previously affected by gully erosion.

    He stressed that the Ministry must receive complete documentation for the newly identified site to ensure proper project continuation.

    He reiterated the Ministry’s commitment to the Renewed Hope Housing Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Administration, assuring that every effort will be made to ensure the timely completion and quality delivery of the project for the benefit of Nigerians.

    Earlier, the Federal Controller, Nassarawa State, Tpl. Bashiru Garba told the Permanent Secretary that part of the delay was due to gully erosion that affected part of the land initially allocated by the Nassarawa State Government, disclosing that another site has since been provided by the State as a replacement.

    Tpl. Garba further stated that the Nasarawa State Renewed Hope Estate comprises 250 blocks being developed by San Afar Nigeria Limited and Al Yuma Ventures and Investment Limited.

    He explained that so far, about 125 blocks comprising the different categories of the housing units are currently at about 30 percent completion.