In a post on its website recently, the Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development explained that it is driving the initiative through the Department of Federal Public Assets Maintenance.

It added that FPAM has developed a framework containing standard operating procedures to ensure effective, uniform, and sustainable maintenance of federal public assets nationwide.

“As part of the rollout, the Ministry has commenced engagements with Ministries, Departments, and Agencies to facilitate the implementation of the SOPs, providing a harmonised approach to asset maintenance and preservation across the Federal Public Service,” the post read in part.

The ministry further explained that FPAM is a department under the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development, which is statutorily responsible for the oversight of maintenance functions of Federal Government assets.

“The department was established through Presidential Executive Order No. 11, which was officially gazetted on 6 April 2022,” it added.

It emphasised that to ensure seamless implementation of the framework, FPAM has introduced and distributed a set of compliance forms and a comprehensive maintenance manual to MDAs.

“These documents form part of a certification and oversight process designed to ensure proper documentation, traceability, accountability, and alignment with established maintenance standards and protocols,” it added.

Speaking on the initiative, the Director of FPAM, Chioma Wogu-Ogbonna, explained that the objective of the framework is to institutionalise a proactive maintenance culture within MDAs, prevent premature deterioration of government assets, and promote value-for-money through structured and standardised maintenance practices.

She noted that the SOPs and compliance tools were developed to reflect measurable outcomes, quality assurance, and consistency in asset management across government institutions.

Wogu-Ogbonna appreciated the Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development, Dr Shuaib Belgore, for his unwavering leadership and institutional support, describing the initiative as a breakthrough in the Federal Government’s effort to safeguard public assets nationwide.

According to Wogu-Ogbonna, “the support of the Permanent Secretary has been instrumental in translating the department’s mandate into actionable policies and operational frameworks.”

In his remarks, Dr Belgore reaffirmed the Ministry’s commitment to strengthening asset maintenance culture within the public service, stressing that effective preservation of public assets is critical to sustainability, service delivery, and prudent management of public resources.

He emphasised the need for Permanent Secretaries across MDAs to work closely with FPAM and ensure that agencies under their supervision align with the department’s regulatory and operational mandates as the central instrument for public asset preservation.

To further drive awareness and operational efficiency, FPAM has also unveiled innovative tools, including a smart card embedded with a QR code, which provides instant access to the department’s activities and mandate on an internet-based platform. In addition, the department has rebranded its operational bus with the FPAM logo to support outreach, monitoring, and engagement activities nationwide.

In recognition of his leadership and support, the FPAM Department presented an award plaque to the Permanent Secretary, Dr Belgore, underscoring his role in advancing the maintenance framework and positioning FPAM to unlock its vast untapped potential.

The ministry reiterated that the successful implementation of the framework would ensure the longevity of government assets, promote accountability, and entrench a sustainable maintenance culture for national development.