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Organizers of Design Hub Reality Show Pitch revolutionary Concept to Minister of Housing and Urban development
… 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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NYCN: High Court Bars Gbenga, others from holding election
Josl Ajayi
A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory has issued an order restraining Comrade Ademola Gbenga, Comrade Okechukwu Nnamene and others from conducting the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) election slated for October 7, pending the determination of the substantive suit before the court.
Justice J. E. Obanor, in an order dated October 6, 2025, in suit no: FCT/HC/CV/3803/2025 and motion no: M/12204/2025, sighted by our correspondent, directed the Inspector General of Police and the Department of State Services (DSS) to enforce the court’s order.
The claimants/applicants in the case are the Incorporated Trustees of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) and Ambassador Sukubo Sara-Igbe Sukubo, representing the existing leadership of the Council.
The defendants include Comr. Ademola Gbenga, Comr. Okechukwu Nnamene, Comr. Abel Abaji, Comr. Alex Allen Akin, Comr. Hassan Mamman, the Inspector General of Police, and the Department of State Services.
It would be recalled that the NYCN, during its National Elective Convention held in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, from September 20 to 22, re-elected Ambassador Sukubo Sara-Igbe Sukubo as President alongside other executives.
However, dissatisfied with the Sukubo-led leadership, Gbenga and his allies formed a parallel group and planned to conduct another election in Abuja on October 7.
Consequently, the court ordered all parties to maintain the status quo regarding the leadership of the NYCN, pending the hearing and determination of the motion on notice.
The Order read in part, “Upon hearing the Motion Ex parte and the accompanying affidavit of. Amb. Sukubo Sara-Igbe Sukubo listening to P. Ulofu ESQ., of counsel to the Applicants praying this Honourable Court for the following:-
“An Order of Interim Injunction restraining the Respondents (Gbenga and others) or any person(s) acting through them or on their behalf from conducting the scheduled election of the 7th day of October, 2025 or taking any further step concerning the subject matter of this suit respectively pending the hearing and determination of the motion on Notice.
“An Order of Interim Injunction directing the Respondents to maintain the status quo with respect to the leadership of the National Youth Council of Nigeria, pending the determination of and determination of the motion on notice.
“An Order directing the 6th (IGP) and 7th (DSS) Defendants/Respondents to enforce the Order of Court restraining the 1st to 5th (Gbenga and others) Defendants, their privies, agents, or howsoever called, conducting the scheduled election of the 7 th day of October, 2025 or taking any further step concerning the subject matter of this suit respectively pending the hearing and determination of the Motion on Notice.
“And for such further or other orders as this Honourable Court may deem fit to make in the circumstances of this suit and or application.
“The court ordered as follows: Application is hereby granted and order made as prayed. Case is adjourned to 16th October, 2025 for hearing of Motion on Notice.”
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