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Organizers of Design Hub Reality Show Pitch revolutionary Concept to Minister of Housing and Urban development

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3 years ago

December 30, 2023

… Says Project will revolutionise housing sector

The organizers of the highly anticipated design hub reality show have recently presented their comprehensive plans to the distinguished Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Honourable Ahmed Dangiwa, in anticipation of the forthcoming event slated for 2024.

At the forefront of this presentation was Mr. Segun Maku, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Cipriani Limited and a noteworthy supporter of Rugby Nigeria through his Syda company. The focal point of their proposal revolves around the ambitious endeavor to develop the largest 3D smart city community in Abuja, a groundbreaking initiative that includes a one-of-a-kind Sport University. Mr. Maku’s strategic partner in this visionary venture is none other than Lafarge Cement PLC. Their collaborative vision emphasizes that the design hub reality show will play a pivotal role in bridging the existing housing challenge gap.

This ambitious project also enjoys partnerships with the Federal Capital Territory Authority and the Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development. The collaborative efforts are geared towards overcoming the challenges inherent in traditional construction methods through the incorporation of cutting-edge 3D technology. Notably, Femi Yusuff, an esteemed construction expert, shared insights during the presentation, shedding light on the housing challenges in Nigeria.
According to estimates by the United Nations, a staggering 85% of urban dwellers in Nigeria currently reside in single rooms.

Mr. Yusuff passionately argued that this housing dilemma could be effectively addressed through a combination of technology and well-crafted government policies. He acknowledged the inherent technical and commercial challenges associated with the development of 3D printing technology for affordable housing. However, he expressed confidence in resolving these challenges by adapting proposed architectural drawings to Nigeria’s engineering design standards, which are developed around Euro-codes for engineering designs.

As part of the proposed solution, Mr. Yusuff emphasized the necessity of constructing a robust business case for the relatively expensive 3D printer. Furthermore, he stressed the importance of garnering interest from a significant number of real estate developers willing to adopt this transformative technology for their upcoming projects.

In Mr. Yusuff’s visionary perspective, the 3D technology stands as the future of housing in Nigeria, contingent upon major stakeholders collaborating effectively through the initiative.

He lauded the inclusion of Cipriani Nig Ltd into the Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development’s reform team. This encompasses various crucial teams such as the Reform Team for Federal Housing Institutions, the Multi-agency Project Team, the Land Reform Team, and the Building Materials Manufacturing Hubs Task Team. According to him, this strategic co-option marks a commendable step in the right direction towards realizing the transformative potential of 3D technology in Nigeria’s housing sector.

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Musawa Seeks Broader Significance for June 12

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4 hours ago

October 3, 2026

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

The Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy, Hannatu Musa Musawa, Esq., says June 12 must be remembered as a sacrifice that gave Nigerians democracy, beyond its status as a public holiday.

In a statement signed on Saturday by the Senior Assistant Media & Publicity to the Honourable Minister,Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy Dr Nneka Ikem Anibeze Ph.D in Abuja.

Musawa stated this at the national premiere of “MKO”, a film on Chief Moshood Abiola, held at the Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and Creative Arts, Lagos, to mark Nigeria’s 66th Independence Anniversary.

She said 33 years after June 12, 1993, many young Nigerians know it only as a holiday, but the film turns it back into memory.

“For too many young Nigerians, June 12 is simply a public holiday. This film tells them that our democracy did not arrive by chance. It was fought for. It was defended. It was paid for. This documentary is in honour of the heroes of June 12, the men and women who gave their lives for the mandate of June 12, 1993 and for the democracy Nigeria enjoys today,” the Minister said.

Musawa hailed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Chief Host, for his participation in the June 12 struggle and paying the price in exile, adding that Nigeria’s creative industry will keep telling the story of its democracy with courage.

“Through film and the creative economy, Nigeria will preserve its history. A nation that forgets its past loses its way to the future. Nigeria has a story and our story deserves to be told,” she said.

Earlier, the director of the investigative documentary, Ose Oyamendan, said the film was in honour and memory of heroes who fought for Nigeria’s democracy.

“There was Hope ’93 and now there is Renewed Hope. There was a man who sacrificed his life so we may have democracy and there is a man who almost lost his life fighting for democracy who is now helping build a lasting democracy.

“There was a great man called Bashorun MKO Abiola and there is now another great man called Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Democrats. Nationalists. Nation builders. Leaders of men and women. We must never forget our story. We must always honour and remember our heroes,” Oyamendan said.

Top government officials including President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the wife of the President Senator Oluremi Tinubu; Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Speaker of the House of Representatives Tajudeen Abbas, Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, Chief of Staff to the President Rt. Femi Gbajabiamila, state Governors, members of the National Assembly, Ministers and other distinguished dignitaries attended the premiere.

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