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Driving Progress in Nigeria’s Industrial Landscape: FMITI Completes Day 2 of Strategic Briefings

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6 months ago

November 8, 2024

Joel Ajayi

The Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade, and Investment (FMITI) concluded Day 2 of its strategic briefings today, led by the Minister of State for Industry. Directors and staff from key departments under Industry gathered to evaluate operations, identify challenges, and align on goals aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s industrial sector.

In a statement issued on Friday in Abuja by the Special Assistant on Media Office of the Minister of State for Industry Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade, and Investment Diana-Mary Nsan reveals that, thesession critically assessed the Department of Weights and Measures, the Federal Produce Inspectorate, and the Investment Promotion Department to reinforce standards, enhance regulatory practices, and foster a conducive environment for sustainable growth.

Special Adviser to the President on Industry, Mr. John Owajumogwu joined the session, offering valuable insights that further enriched the discussions. The Ministry appreciates his commitment and contributions toward advancing Nigeria’s industrial goals.

Through these strategic briefings, FMITI continues to prioritize excellence, transparency, and effective regulation in Nigeria’s industrial landscape, working to drive sustainable economic progress.

Senator John Owan Enoh, the Minister of State ,Industry, also went on an inspection of the various departments and offices within the ministry.
The inspection was led by Amb. Nura Abba Rimi, the Permanent Secretary FederalMinistryofIndustry, TradeandInvestment. .

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FG To Seize Mortgaged Property of Defualting Retiring Public Servants

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3 weeks ago

April 23, 2025

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

Federal Government Staff Housing Loans Board will henceforth seize mortgaged properties of retiring federal public servants who failed to fully repay the housing loans advanced to them by the board.

In a statement issued by the Staff Housing Loans Board Head, Information & PRU Obiechina Ngozi on Wednesday in Abuja reveals that this is in accordance with the Public Service Rules 021002 (p) as issued by the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation.

The OHCSF sent out the memo as a reminder for the federal public servants who are about to retire to adhere strictly to the provisions of the Public Service Rules.

The memo reads; “I am directed to bring to your attention the provision of Public Service Rule (PSR) 021002 (p), which mandates all public servants to obtain a Certificate of Non-indebtedness to the Federal Government Staff Housing Loans Board (FGSHLB) and any MDA Staff Multipurpose Cooperative Society, as issued by the OHCSF, as a prerequisite for retirement.”

“Further to the above, it should be noted that in the event of exiting the service prior to full repayment of the housing loan advanced by the FGSHLB, the Board shall exercise its legal right to seize the mortgaged property.”

Speaking on the above, Salamatu Ladi Ahmed, Executive Secretary, FGSHLB, reiterated that the warning is also for retired officers who defaulted.
She stated that the management of the Board, on its part, is compiling the list of all retired federal public servants who are still owing the housing loans they obtained while in service, to be sent to relevant regulatory agencies to recover the debts from them.

FGSHLB is committed to ensuring that all public servants comply with this rule and obtain the necessary Certificate of Non-indebtedness before retirement, and urge all those affected to take immediate action and settle any outstanding debts or liabilities with the Board.

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