Housing Ministry Holds Retreat On Performance Contract Signing

Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development held a two- day ministerial retreat on Performance Management System (PMS) and official signing of the 2025 Performance Contracts for the directors and heads of its units on the 3rd and 4th July, 2025 in Abuja.

The minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Dangiwa, who opened the retreat, said he was committed to leading a performance-driven ministry that is focused on delivering real value to Nigerians, as he  described the gathering as a strategic leadership forum and not just a routine administrative exercise.

Dangiwa reaffirmed the importance of performance management in the current context of heightened public expectations and Presidential oversight, pointing out that the Presidential Performance Bond signed by all Ministers was a binding commitment to the Nigerian people, monitored through scorecards and dashboards developed by the Central Delivery Coordinating Unit (CDCU).

He urged for full Implementation of a Results-Based Performance Management System (PMS), “Every department and officer is expected to align with KPIs and accountability frameworks that support the Ministry’s deliverables”, he said.

“Let this Retreat be remembered not for the contracts signed, but for the renewed determination to deliver meaningful results,” He added.

Arc. Dangiwa highlighted some of the 2025 deliverables of the Ministry which includes: Construction of 20,000 Affordable Housing Units Nationwide, which is a flagship deliverable under the Renewed Hope Housing Programme to stimulate job creation, improve livelihoods, and contribute to national economic growth; and development of Fiscal Incentives for Local Production of Building Materials to reduce construction costs and promote self-reliance, saying that the Ministry will incentivize local production of essential housing components such as cement, roofing materials, and sanitary fittings.

Another deliverable is the expansion of the National Land Registration and Documentation Programme (NLRDP), in partnership with state governments, saying that the Ministry will intensify efforts to digitise land records and promote secure land tenure for investment.

In his keynote address, the permanent secretary, Dr. Shuaib Belgore, said that the Ministry is committed to institutionalising the Performance Management System (PMS), as a tool for accountability, transparency, and results-oriented governance.

He said “The Performance Management System is now a mandatory component of public service delivery, as enshrined in the 2021 Revised Public Service Rules. It is essential for driving institutional effectiveness, identifying capacity gaps, and ensuring every officer contributes meaningfully to the nation’s development goals,”