Federal Ministry of Works

Jul

2026

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Works Ministry Celebrates A Chequered Career, As Director Ogbuagu Retires

The Federal Ministry of Works, on Thursday, honoured the retirement of its Director of Highways, Construction and Rehabilitation, Engr. Clement Azubuike Ogbuagu, in recognition of his exceptional contributions to Nigeria's road sector development and his distinguished service to the Federal Civil Service.

The colourful retirement ceremony, attended by the Honourable Minister of State for Works, Bello Muhammad Goronyo, Esq., the Permanent Secretary, Rafiu Adeladan, Directors and other staff, family members, friends, and well-wishers, was marked by glowing tributes celebrating Engr. Ogbuagu. He was described as a visionary leader, accomplished engineer, mentor, peacebuilder, and consummate professional, whose enduring legacy will continue to inspire generations of public servants.

Speaking at the event, the Honourable Minister of State congratulated Engr. Ogbuagu, on the successful completion of an illustrious public service career, described his retirement as a celebration of excellence, dedication, integrity, and impactful leadership. He commended the retired Director for his unwavering commitment to national development and his invaluable contributions to the growth of Nigeria's road infrastructure, praying that his retirement would usher in many more years of good health and prosperity.

In his remarks, the Permanent Secretary portrayed Engr. Ogbuagu as an exemplary Civil Servant, whose career reflects the highest standards of professionalism, discipline, humility, and integrity. According to him, the retiring Director navigated the challenges of public service with distinction, leaving behind an enviable legacy of excellence and selfless service.

Mr. Adeladan urged serving officers to emulate Engr. Ogbuagu's dedication to duty, commitment to excellence, and professional conduct, stressing that true success in the Service lies not only in years of service but in retiring honourably with an unblemished record and lasting impact.

Delivering his farewell remarks, Engr. Clement Azubuike Ogbuagu expressed profound gratitude to Almighty God for granting him a successful career spanning more than three decades in the Federal Civil Service. He also appreciated the Federal Government for the privilege of serving the nation and contributing to the development of critical road infrastructure nationwide.

Reflecting on his years of service, he noted that working at the Federal level afforded him the unique opportunity to interact with people from every part of Nigeria, an experience he described as invaluable in promoting national unity, understanding, and mutual respect.

The retired Director commended the Honourable Minister of Works, Engr. David Nweze Umahi, CON, FNSE, FNATE, for introducing innovative engineering solutions, particularly the adoption of continuously reinforced concrete pavement (CRCP) technology, which he said has significantly enhanced the durability, quality, and sustainability of Federal road projects nationwide.

He also appealed to the Federal Government for adequate and timely funding for road projects, describing the sector as a critical catalyst for economic growth, national integration, and sustainable development.

Addressing his colleagues, Engr. Ogbuagu encouraged them to remain committed to the ethics, values, and rules and regulations of the Federal Civil Service, urging them to discharge their responsibilities with diligence, honesty, and integrity so that they, too, could retire with honour and pride.

He further commended the ongoing implementation of the Federal Civil Service Strategy and Implementation Plan (FCSSIP), particularly its digital transformation initiatives, and called for sustained support to consolidate the reforms and further improve service delivery across government institutions.

Earlier, in a goodwill message, the Director of Information and Public Relations, Mal. Mohammed A. Ahmed described Engr. Ogbuagu is one of the Ministry's finest professionals, whose career was defined by competence, integrity, humility, and unwavering dedication to public service.

He noted that, beyond his engineering accomplishments, the retiring Director distinguished himself as an exceptional mentor who invested in the growth and development of younger engineers and officers through patient guidance, exemplary leadership, and an untiring commitment to excellence.

According to him, Engr. Ogbuagu's remarkable contributions have left an enduring imprint on the Ministry, while his values of discipline, accountability, teamwork, and selfless service will continue to inspire present and future generations of public servants.

He thanked the retired Director for his loyal, meritorious, and dedicated service to the Federal Ministry of Works and the Federal Republic of Nigeria, at large, praying that Almighty God would grant him good health, peace, joy, and fulfilment in retirement.

The ceremony featured the presentation of gifts, numerous goodwill messages from colleagues and associates, as well as prayers for God's continued guidance and blessings upon Engr. Ogbuagu, as he embarks on a new chapter after an illustrious and impactful career in national service.

Sep

2017

FG Partners Private Companies To Rehabilitate Apapa-Wharf Road The Federal Government through the Ministry of Power, Works and Housing, has officially handed over the construction works on the rehabilitation of Apapa – Wharf road to AG-Dangote Construction Company Limited. The Minister of Power, Works & Housing, Babatunde Raji Fashola, SAN, performed the handing over ceremony of the 2 kilometres stretch of the road in Lagos to ensure free movement of residents living in Apapa area and cargo moving in and out of the Apapa Port to the inter-land. He noted that the rehabilitation of the economic road which had deteriorated over the years will be co-funded by the collaborative efforts of the Nigeria Ports Authority, Flour Mills Nigeria Plc and Dangote Group of Company. Fashola acknowledged the leadership role of Dangote Groups and Flour Mills Nigeria Plc for stepping forward to work with the ministry in finding a lasting solution to the road without any tax relief or deduction coming from federal government. According to the Minister, the ministry has evolved an appropriate design to fix the drainage problem which over the years has been the major cause of deterioration.. The rehabilitation work on the Apapa – Wharf road is expected to last for the period of one year and will cost over 4 billion naira which will be co-funded by Flour Mills Nigeria Plc, Dangote Group and NPA working together. The Minister further stated that this is just the first part of government intervention in Apapa, adding that other federal roads within Lagos State will receive government attention as budget is funded. He appealed to all road users within the area to be patient as construction work advances due to sections of the road that would be closed down and other infrastructures such as water and electricity that will be affected during the process of the reconstruction. In his remarks, the Honorary Adviser to the President of Dangote Group, Engr. Joseph Makoju, thanked the Minister for giving Dangote Group the opportunity to embark on the rehabilitation work and promised that the concrete road when completed will last for between 30 to 40 years. Makoju added that the company always provide some form of social infrastructures to empower their host communities economically wherever the company is located. He appealed to the government to always create an enabling environment for private sectors to thrive as this will encourage other companies like them to embark on other capital projects in the country. The Managing Director of Flour Mills Nigeria Plc, Mr. Paul M. Gbededo, noted that Apapa-Wharf road is a major road in the country that generates a huge sum of money on a daily basis and should not be handled with levity. He enjoined all the stakeholders and road users to cooperate and be disciplined in order to achieve the one year time line completion period. ...

Aug

2017

Fashola Advises U.N. To Use Nigerian Accident Victims' Data The Honourable Minister of Power Work, and Housing Babatunde Raji Fashola while hosting the United Nations Secretary General's Envoy for Road Safety, Mr Jean Todt, called upon the Organisation to dwell more on the data provided by the Nigerian Government on accident victims, explaining that the figures will be more acceptable, especially when there is conflict between those of the UN and Nigeria. 2. The Minister supported his claims by saying that since Nigerian government provides support for the accident victims; make hospital arrangements and sundry for the injured, the country will be in a better position to supply accurate, reliable and acceptable data. Fashola suggested to the UN that data of accident victims should be globally ranked to spur competition for the best positions in the ranking amongst the comity of Nations, thereby reducing road accidents. 3. While responding to the Envoy's remark that pedestrians are the most involved in road accidents, the Minister promised to provide support for the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), urging them to hasten the prosecution of offenders to serve as a deterrent to bad road users. 4. The Corps Marshal of FRSC, Boboye Oyeyemi disclosed that his Organisation is currently collaborating with the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) to generate a more accurate data to be used in the country. 5. Present at the event were the Ministers of State I and II, Hon. Mustapha Baba Shehuri and Surv. Suleiman Hassan Zarma respectively, the Permanent Secretary, Works and Housing sector, Alhaji Mohammed Bukar, members of the Diplomatic Corps, Directors of the Ministry and Management staff of the FRSC. ...

Aug

2017

FG Poised To Revitalise Housing Sector In The Provision Of Affordable Housing Delivery The Federal Government through the Federal Ministry of Power, Works and Housing has reiterated its commitment to revitalising the Housing Sector of the Ministry by providing quantum budgetary allocation to the Sector in order to address the challenges of housing deficit in the country. This was stated by the Permanent Secretary (Works & Housing) sectors of the Ministry, Mohammed Bukar while declaring open the meeting of Permanent Secretaries at the on-going 6th meeting of the National Council on Lands, Housing and Urban Development in Abuja. Mohammed stated that the Council Meeting provides an avenue for stakeholders in the built environment across the nation to come together and deliberate on matters that will move the Housing Sector forward. He added that deliberations and recommendations from delegates in the conference will proffer solutions and reposition the Sector for better performance and meeting the housing needs of the people. Earlier, the Permanent Secretary of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Chinyeaka Christian, represented by the Director of Land Administration, Adamu Jibrin Hussaini noted in his remarks that the theme of the Council: ‘’Building for Inclusion, Growth and Prosperity’’ is not only apt, but that it will avail professionals and other stakeholders the opportunity to rub minds and articulate common fronts in tackling challenges in the sub-sector. The FCT Permanent Secretary stated that the FCT Minister, Mallam Muhammed Musa Bello is working very hard to reposition the over 8, 000 square kilometres land space in the Federal Capital for a better result, adding that provision of basic infrastructure in the nation’s capital is key to this present Administration. The Meeting of the National Council on Lands, Housing and Urban Development which started two days ago, featured extensive deliberations on various Memoranda by various states across the federation, stakeholders and other relevant organizations. Reports of the meeting will be discussed by the forum of the Permanent Secretaries today with a view to making far reaching recommendations to the Council coming up tomorrow, 24 August, 2017. Olatunji John PIO (Housing) For: Ag Director (Information) ...