Despite efforts to expand its housing loan scheme, the Federal Government says a large number of civil servants remain unable to access the facility.

Hajiya Ahmed, Executive Secretary of the Federal Government Staff Housing Loans Board, described the trend as worrisome. She explained that financial pressures and existing commitments have continued to limit eligibility for many workers.

At the Permanent Secretaries’ Quarterly Forum with Union Leaders, Ahmed revealed that the board had raised its loan ceiling to ₦20 million for senior staff and introduced a special package for officers on Grade Levels 8 to 14.

She further disclosed that partnerships with mortgage banks and private developers were being pursued to make home ownership easier for federal employees.

Declaring the forum open, Patience Onyekunle, Permanent Secretary, Service Welfare Office, said the engagement was designed to foster dialogue between the government and unions. She noted that sustained discussions help improve welfare, industrial peace, and productivity.

Onyekunle listed ongoing initiatives under the Federal Civil Service Strategy and Implementation Plan (2021–2025), including group life assurance, a ₦750 billion pension bond, and welfare reforms to support workers.

The Nigerian Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) also announced plans to digitise its claims process, ensuring faster compensation for workplace accidents and deaths.

Union leaders welcomed the initiatives but pressed for reforms in the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA). They stressed that delays and bottlenecks discourage workers from seeking timely medical care.

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This policy, approved by President Bola Tinubu in August 2024, aims to improve the retention and welfare of healthcare personnel across Nigeria. The initiative includes the launch of the “Renewed Hope Medical City,” a flagship housing project that offers doctors, nurses, and other health professionals access to mortgage-based home ownership with extended repayment periods of up to 30 years.

Confirming the development, President of the Nigerian Medical Association, Prof. Bala Audu, said the housing scheme is part of a broader retention strategy to address the workforce crisis in the nation’s health sector.

“The government is responding proactively to the challenges of workforce shortages by providing tangible incentives. The medical city project is a significant step toward creating a stable environment for our health workers,” Audu said.

He noted that the new initiative is being implemented alongside other reforms such as periodic salary reviews, transport support, and expansion of training institutions to produce more healthcare professionals.

According to Audu, the impact of these reforms may take several years to fully materialize, but early action is vital to reverse the growing exodus, commonly referred to as the “Japa syndrome.”

The project is being jointly executed by the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Ali Pate, and the Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Arc. Ahmed Dangiwa.

President of the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD), Dr. Tope Osundara, also confirmed ongoing work on a “residency village” under the same scheme, which will provide affordable accommodation for young doctors undergoing specialist training.

The policy outlines several other incentives, including support for healthcare workers in rural areas, improved access to car and housing loans, and collaboration between government bodies to ensure sustained investment in medical professionals’ welfare.

With healthcare migration identified as one of the sector’s biggest threats, stakeholders have welcomed the policy shift as a bold move toward long-term stability and improved service delivery.

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Speaking in Lokoja on Saturday, the Project Manager of Mufkad Estate, Engr. Suberu Onimisi Nusa, confirmed that discussions are underway with the state’s Ministry of Housing and Urban Development, following directives from Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo.

According to Nusa, the initiative is designed to address the growing housing challenges in the state, particularly in the capital, Lokoja, where rent costs have been steadily rising.

“This partnership is aimed at fast-tracking the delivery of housing units tailored to the needs of civil servants,” he said. “We are working closely with the state government and the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria to implement a rent-to-own model that allows civil servants to pay for their homes over time.”

The housing scheme will offer flexible repayment options spanning 15 to 20 years, with low-interest financing supported by the Federal Mortgage Bank. Nusa emphasized that the project aligns with Governor Ododo’s broader housing development agenda, which seeks to provide decent, secure, and accessible accommodation for public sector workers.

He added that the collaboration represents a proactive response to the economic pressures faced by workers, and a practical step toward improving their quality of life through homeownership.

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Lagbaja stated that this project is a testament to the success and viability of his new welfare initiatives aimed at boosting the morale of troops.

The vision of the scheme is to provide affordable housing options, enabling soldiers to own homes in locations of their choice with economically convenient discounted prices and payment plans.

He emphasized that the initiative is a continuous effort to address the housing challenges soldiers face after their service, by expanding their housing choices. This gesture is expected to significantly enhance the morale and fighting spirit of troops from the South-South zone, particularly those from Akwa Ibom State. Lagbaja assured the troops that they would have access to decent, modern, and well-constructed homes to retire to after their service to the nation.

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He also lauded the communities of Ekpene Ukim, Ndon Ikot Itie Udong, and Ikot Edong for their acceptance in hosting the project, and commended the staff of the Post-Service Housing Development Limited for ensuring a seamless partnership with the Akwa Ibom State government.

Major General J.D. Omali, Managing Director of Post-Service Housing Development Limited, noted that the scheme reflects the unwavering commitment of the COAS to motivate and alleviate the difficulties soldiers face in securing personal accommodation during and after their service.

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Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State, represented by the State’s Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Uko Udom (SAN), praised the COAS for his dedication to the welfare of the Nigerian Army. The governor commended the landmark initiative aimed at providing quality, affordable, and secure homeownership options for soldiers of the Nigerian Army.

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Governor Sani made the presentation during a visit to the NAF Headquarters in Abuja, where he commended the CAS for his outstanding performance and efforts at transforming the Force into an “agile and resilient force.”

NAF’s Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Vice Marshal Edward Gabkwet, disclosed this in a statement, saying Gov Sani highlighted the Nigerian Air Force’s air power roles in Operation Whirl Punch, which has led to the drastic reduction in the frequency of attacks by terrorists and other criminal elements.

He also commended Air Marshal Abubakar for upgrading the 271 NAF Detachment at Birnin Gwari to a Wing status now known as 4135 NAF Wing, Birnin Gwari.

The governor also disclosed that his administration has allocated 10 operational vehicles to the NAF to enhance its ongoing operations.

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“The Nigerian Air Force is a vital partner in ensuring the safety and security of Kaduna State, and we are committed to providing the necessary support and resources to enable the NAF to effectively carry out its mandate and secure our communities.”

Responding, Air Marshal Abubakar thanked the Governor for his commitment to collaborate and support the NAF.

He also commended the governor for approving the Certificate of Occupancy for the two parcels of land to the NAF, which he assured would be put to good use for the benefit of its personnel.

“We are grateful for all the support we have been receiving from the Kaduna State Government, and I want to assure you that we will not rest until we rid Kaduna State and its surroundings of all criminal elements,” Air Marshal Abubakar assured.

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He further highlighted NAF’s efforts to enhance its operations through the installation of new landing and navigational aids at the Military Airport in Kaduna.

These, according to him, would increase the frequency of flight operations as well as improve ongoing operations.

The presentation of the Certificates of Occupancy marks a significant milestone in the ongoing collaboration between the Kaduna State Government and the Nigerian Air Force, as they work together to address the security challenges facing the state and the nation.

Recall that the Kaduna State Government had in October 2023, approved the allocation of a total of 88.840 hectares of land comprising 44.894 hectares and 43.746 hectares to the NAF at the newly carved out Kaduna Millenium City.

The lands would be partly developed into a new NAF Base and majorly for construction of Post Service Housing Schemes for the NAF personnel.

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