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HCSF Charges Housing Board to Expand Access to Affordable Housing Loans
Joel Ajayi
The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HCSF), Mr. Olumuyiwa Enitan Abel, has charged the Federal Government Staff Housing Loans Board (FGSHLB) to intensify efforts towards making housing loans more accessible and affordable to Federal Public Servants.
Abel gave the charge on Monday in Abuja when the management of the FGSHLB paid a courtesy visit to his office.
According to a statement signed by the Head of the Information and Public Relations Unit of the Board, Mrs. Obiechina Ngozi, the HCSF emphasised the need for the Board to simplify its processes, eliminate unnecessary bureaucratic bottlenecks and adopt more responsive approaches to housing finance.
He noted that improving access to affordable housing loans would significantly enhance the welfare and well-being of Federal Public Servants, while also supporting the broader government objective of promoting home ownership within the Federal Public Service.
The Head of Service stressed that public servants should be able to access housing finance through a system that is transparent, efficient and responsive to their needs.
Responding, the Executive Secretary of the FGSHLB, Hajiya Salamatu Ladi Ahmed, expressed appreciation to the HCSF for his guidance and assured him of the Board’s commitment to expanding access to affordable housing finance for Federal Public Servants.
She said the Board had taken the directive seriously and was determined to ensure that eligible public servants could access housing loans through a simpler and more transparent process.
“We have taken this charge very seriously. Our goal is to ensure that every eligible Federal Public Servant who requires a housing loan can access it through a process that is simple, transparent and responsive,” Ahmed said.
She further reaffirmed the Board’s commitment to strengthening collaboration with relevant government agencies, financial institutions and private-sector stakeholders in order to develop sustainable and affordable housing solutions for Federal Public Servants.
The partnership, she noted, would help expand the reach of the housing loan scheme and contribute to efforts aimed at improving the living standards of workers across the Federal Public Service.
The FGSHLB management also expressed its readiness to explore innovative approaches to housing finance that would make home ownership more attainable for eligible public servants.
The Board reiterated that removing unnecessary barriers and strengthening institutional partnerships remained key to achieving its mandate of providing accessible housing finance to Federal Public Servants.
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DNKI President Champions Humanitarian Service, Sustainable Community Development
Cyril Samania
The President of De Norsemen Kclub International (DNKI), Chief Oliver Patrick Ityohegh, has reaffirmed the organisation’s commitment to humanitarian service, stressing the importance of supporting vulnerable people and improving community welfare beyond the annual celebration of Humanitarian Day.
Ityohegh stated this during the organisation’s Cauldron Night and Award Presentation held to commemorate its 2026 Humanitarian Day celebration, theme: “Humanity First: Advancing Hope, Dignity and Community Well-being.” organised by the DNKI Abuja Chapter.
He emphasised that humanitarian service should be a continuous responsibility driven by compassion, solidarity and a commitment to making a meaningful difference in society.
According to him, DNKI’s humanitarian activities reflect its dedication to giving back to society and supporting people in need, while encouraging members to sustain initiatives that promote human dignity and community well-being.
He added that the organisation would continue to strengthen its humanitarian engagements through practical interventions aimed at improving the lives of vulnerable people and promoting community development.
Speaking at the event, the representative of the Abuja Chapter Chairman and Chairman of its Advisory Council, Prince Efiong Okpe, said the organisation’s humanitarian activities extended beyond the annual celebration of Humanitarian Day on October 15.
Okpe explained that DNKI undertook several initiatives throughout the year, including blood donation exercises, visits to hospitals and correctional centres, as well as support for orphanages and other vulnerable groups.
According to him, the organisation also collaborated with humanitarian bodies in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to identify areas of need and provide assistance within its available resources.
He described Humanitarian Day as an opportunity for members to renew their commitment to service and demonstrate solidarity with people facing difficult circumstances.
Earlier, the Chairman of the Planning Committee and Coordinator of the DNKI Gwagwalada Zone, Mr Etudaiye Hamzat, disclosed that the chapter had provided financial assistance to some members to help pay their children’s school fees, alongside distributing bags of rice and other relief items to members experiencing hardship.
Hamzat explained that the interventions followed concerns over the difficulties some members faced in meeting their family responsibilities, particularly the rising cost of their children’s education.
He maintained that supporting members in need was consistent with the organisation’s humanitarian principles, adding that DNKI remained committed to extending assistance to non-members and vulnerable communities as part of its commitment to leading by example.
Looking ahead, Hamzat said the Abuja Chapter planned to expand its humanitarian outreach to remote communities within the FCT, with particular attention to orphanages, schools and widows facing difficulties in meeting their family responsibilities.
He also recalled previous interventions for internally displaced persons (IDPs), which included the distribution of food, clothing and educational materials, noting that the chapter intended to scale up such initiatives in the coming year.
The highlight of the event was the presentation of awards to outstanding members and distinguished non-members in recognition of their contributions to humanitarian service.
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