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FG Begins N449.5million Rehabilitation of Radio House

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4 years ago

August 24, 2020

Joel Ajayi

The Federal Government has commenced the first major rehabilitation of
the 14-Floor Radio House Complex in Abuja since it was constructed 33
years ago.

The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed,
announced this on Monday in Abuja during a tour of the edifice under
rehabilitation.

“Since the Radio House was built about 33 years ago, this is the first
time the edifice is being given a major facelift,” he said.

Alhaji Mohammed said the rehabilitation work, which was supposed to be
carried out in twelve weeks, was slowed down by the Coronavirus
outbreak.

He, however, said with the strict observance of the COVID-19 safety
protocols and the drafting of more workers to site, the contractor has
assured that the project will be delivered in a few week’s time.

“From what I am seeing in the model, in a few weeks’ time, we are
going to have a brand new Radio House,” the Minister said

He said the contract for the rehabilitation, which will be done in
phases was awarded by the Federal Ministry of Works and Housing to
Messrs Blue Furniture at a cost of N449,565,505.88.

The scope of the project include: demolition and alterations of
aluminum roof, walls, tiles, paint and conduit pipes; Roof
construction and covering using ArmorThane coating; Supply and fixing
of steel doors and aluminum windows; Rehabilitation of three kones
Lifts/ Elevators; Supply and installation of 30Kva Ups for Lifts and
A/Cs; Removal and replacement of industrial air expellant system;
General repair of toilet and plumbing work and Supply and installation
of pole breakers ABB for High Tension and Low Tension Room.

Other components of the contract are: Fixing of LED corridor
spotlight; Finishing of floor, wall, and ceiling internally; Repainting
and decorating internally; and Entrance refurbishment.

The Radio House Complex houses the Federal Ministry of Information and
Culture; Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria and the Voice of
Nigeria.

The Minister was accompanied on the visit by the Permanent Secretary,
Federal Ministry of Information and Culture, Deaconess Grace
Isu-Gekpe, and other management staff of the ministry.

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Nigeria Will Take Good Shape In No Distant Time- Olawande

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6 hours ago

September 16, 2024

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

The Minister of State for Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande has urged the citizens of the country to be patient with the Administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in transforming the lives of its citizens through various policies and programs of the federal government.

The Minister made this submission while delivering his speech at the Joint Union Negotiating Council’s week of the Federal Ministry of Youth Development branch. This is the first edition since both Ministries of Youth and Sports had been damaged. The JUNC week which was held at Atiku Hall, Office of Head of Civil Service of the Federation in Abuja had its theme: “The working people in a volatile, uncertain, and complex economy”

In the words of the Honourable Minister: “I urge you to be patient with this administration. In no distant time, the country will take good shape and the lives of its citizens will be transformed”.

“President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is not a pauper, he is an acknowledged epitome of wealth, and so it cannot be said of him that he desires to loot the treasury of Nigeria. He has seen money and as a result of this, he is not interested in looting the nation’s treasury”, Olawande explained.

He emphasized that “leadership is all about being committed to serve. If you are a Minister now, tomorrow you will be addressed as a former Minister, likewise a Director because there is no permanent position but the impact that you made while in that office will speak after you”, the Minister reiterated.

Olawande expressed his gratitude to the workers of the Ministry for being supportive of the government policies and programs. He promised that the welfare of the staff would not be compromised, adding that workers deserve remuneration for being hardworking.

Earlier in his address, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Mr. Olubunmi Olusanya admonished the staff of the Ministry to put in their best as “Performance Management System” which replaces APER is the criteria to be used for promotion effective next year. This, according to him is because the Performance Management System (PMS) records the best efforts and input of each staff which will in turn be used to grade such staff.

Olusanya who disclosed that the welfare of the staff is his priority as workers deserve the best for the services rendered. He opined that “the hungry man is angry and as a worker, if you are not treated fairly and properly, it is impossible to get the best out of you. As a result, all staff will be treated properly as motivation to propel the best in you”, he concluded.

The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs. Esther Didi Walson-Jack, OON, MNI, in her address, informed that the activity to reinvigorate the Civil Service in a bid to ensure that Civil Servants carry out their duties with much diligence to have efficient and incorruptible civil service is currently on course. She advised workers to wake up and be committed to the service of the nation.

In his closing remarks, Mr. Jerry Akume, the General Secretary of the Union expressed his delight in celebrating this year’s edition of the Union week, while highlighting the achievements of the union so far. These include:

Upward review of staff welfare, prompt payment of repatriation allowances, payment of first 28 days allowance, assistance to the sick, general training of staff, and sending forth/retirement package for retired staff.

He also appealed to the Management of the Ministry, saying that irrespective of the aforementioned achievements, a lot still needs to be done in such areas as procurement of staff buses, upward review of welfare payment for festive periods, consistent general staff training, and procurement of office and work materials.

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