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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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NSC DG Olopade Meets NSC Directors, Calls for Scientific Approach to Sports Federation Activities

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2 weeks ago

November 27, 2024

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi
The Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Hon. Bukola Olopade, has reiterated the new transformative vision of the Commission during his meeting with the Directors and Heads of Departments of the Commission.

The interactive sessions allowed senior officials to introduce themselves to the new DG, who emphasized the importance of strategic, standardized and scientific approach to the Commission’s operations, including the conduct of Sports Federation Elections.

In his remarks, Olopade stressed the need for reforms that would attract top administrators to vie for leadership roles within Nigeria’s Sports Federations.
“There is no way we can’t be looking at having top industry CEOs on board in our Sports Federations,” he stated.

The DG also highlighted the Commission’s mandate to elevate the Corporate image of various Sports in Nigeria.

He reemphasized the NSC’s commitment to reviving key initiatives such as the National Sports Industry Policy and the 10-Year Football Master Plan.

“The Chairman and myself strongly believe we need to have a different approach to our Federation Elections,” he noted.

“This is why the emphasis of the Renewed Hope agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is a balanced approach to both sports consumption and sports production.”

The meeting reflects the new direction of the NSC, with Olopade pledging to champion and support policies that will foster professionalism and sustainable development across Nigeria’s sports landscape.

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