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The Federal Government has approved a ₦10 billion housing loan scheme aimed at improving access to home ownership for civil servants, the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Didi Walson-Jack, announced on Friday in Abuja.

Speaking during an ongoing press briefing, Walson-Jack said the initiative would be implemented through the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria and the Federal Government Staff Housing Loans Board.

According to her, the scheme is designed to enhance stability and productivity within the civil service by enabling workers to own homes.

“The Federal Government has approved a ₦10 billion housing loan scheme to improve access to home ownership for civil servants. This loan will be facilitated through the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria and the Federal Government Staff Housing Loans Board,” she said.

She emphasised the broader impact of home ownership on worker morale and efficiency, noting that secure housing can significantly influence performance.

“There is a saying that a person who owns their own home stands differently. When a civil servant knows that their family has a place they can call their own, they come to work with a different swagger — with more stability, more focus and more purpose,” Walson-Jack added.

Describing the initiative as part of a wider reform agenda, the Head of Service said the housing scheme goes beyond welfare and reflects the administration’s governing philosophy.

“What you are witnessing is not simply a welfare package; it is a philosophy. It is the operating belief of this administration that a well-supported civil servant is a more effective civil servant, and a more effective civil service delivers a stronger Nigeria,” she said.

Walson-Jack further highlighted ongoing efforts to modernise the public service, including a transition toward a more digital and efficient system.

“We are simultaneously building the civil service of tomorrow — a service that is digital and paperless, efficient and transparent, accountable and innovation-driven,” she stated.

She reaffirmed her commitment to improving the capacity and welfare of civil servants across the country.

“As Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, I am committed to ensuring that every civil servant earns better and grows better — with the skills, tools and institutional support to reach their full potential,” she said.

The Head of Service also underscored the importance of inter-agency collaboration in achieving the reforms being celebrated.

“The achievements we are celebrating today did not come through the effort of a single institution. They are the product of deliberate, sustained collaboration across ministries, extra-ministerial departments and agencies,” she explained.

She listed key government institutions involved in the collaborative effort, including the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, the Budget Office of the Federation, and the Office of the Accountant General of the Federation.

“This is the power of collaboration across government — not working in silos, but institutions working in concert, each contributing its statutory mandate towards a shared national purpose,” Walson-Jack said.

She called on all ministries, departments and agencies to sustain the collaborative momentum across all aspects of governance.

“I call on every MDA to carry this spirit of collaboration forward — beyond welfare, into service delivery, policy implementation, and every area where whole-of-government action can make a difference for Nigeria,” she urged.

Looking ahead to Workers’ Day on May 1, Walson-Jack said this year’s commemoration would hold special significance for Nigerian civil servants.

“For the first time in a long time, civil servants can point to concrete, contemporaneous evidence that their contributions are valued at the highest levels,” she said.

She noted that Workers’ Day is not only a time to reflect on past struggles but also an opportunity to renew commitments to workers’ welfare.

“Workers’ Day is not just about remembering the struggles of the past; it is about renewing the promise for the future — that those who serve this nation will be treated with justice, fairness and gratitude,” she said.

Walson-Jack praised civil servants for their dedication and resilience, acknowledging their contributions despite challenging conditions

“To every civil servant, this is your time, your moment, your season of recognition, reward and renewed purpose. The sacrifices you have made the long hours, the professionalism exercised even in difficult circumstances have not been invisible,” she added.

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Will definitely borrow again to finance the scheme. What else does this Government do except borrow and borrow and borrow again?

FG housing units for civil servants is also in progress

FG TARGETS 5,000 HOUSING UNITS FOR CIVIL SERVANTS

https://bpsr.gov.ng/fg-targets-5000-housing-units-for-civil-servants/

The first of its kind the civil servants are getting attention.
Renewed Hope till 2031.

-Kiss the truth!

Peter Obi supporters will soon be here to tell us that if the country is working well, civil servants won’t need housing loans. They will even tell us that in developed countries, government use to give free houses to all public servants.

Audio. House they have shared among party men

EnglandAmaka:
Will definitely borrow again to finance the scheme. What else does this Government do except borrow and borrow and borrow again?

Well, this Government does not borrow to pay workers salaries like Okonjo Iweala and GEJ.

-Kiss the truth!

TimeManager:
https://punchng.com/fg-approves-₦10bn-housing-loan-scheme-for-civil-servants/

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na here e for end

10billion loan scheme? Remind how much you used to buy your yatch and dp your renovation of aso rock and the money you used in installing solar panels in aso vila and you will see tnat they see you all as slaves that deserves scraps

Audio...
I just don't know what else to type

Audio scheme that only exists on the pages of the newspaper

Una head is obviously not correct in that Abuja

Borrow borrow government....mk una continue...

lastmessenger:
10billion loan scheme? Remind how much you used to buy your yatch and dp your renovation of aso rock and the money you used in installing solar panels in aso vila and you will see tnat they see you all as slaves that deserves scraps

Which yatch have you seen Tinubu in since becoming President? and can you show us the picture of the rumoured yatch?. Fake News merchants.
Also, how much housing scheme have past presidents granted federal civil servants?. And how much housing scheme Peter Obi granted Anambra civil servants when he was Governor?.

-Kiss the truth!

Most deceitful and useless government belongs to Tinubu.
Made everything unaffordable for medium income earners, now talking about loan that can't even cover Abuja civil servants

EnglandAmaka:
Will definitely borrow again to finance the scheme. What else does this Government do except borrow and borrow and borrow again?

Nah only negative news dey sweet unah.

Did dey borrow here??

10 billion wey dem use disconnect aso rock from national grid na im the whole civil servants in naija go share.

Tinubu is trying to pull new stunt for campaign

Audio House scheme loading... them wan scam us again..

Please add so it can go round. Renew our hope more baba. Well done

Same ol same...schemes everywhere with end product

JAF for Rep, Irele/Okitipupa Federal House of Representatives

Abeg e reach how much dem use renovate VP house or the solar they installed at Aso Villa?

So all civil servants no even valuable reach solar installation 🤣🤣🤣🤣


I applaud their commitment to the lifestyle upgrade of civil servants, thumbs up 👍🏾👍🏾

Tinubu is the only president civil servants praise always.

No delays in salaries, improved welfare. Go across MDAs, everyone insists they will vote Tinubu again and again.

Those saying Audio are not even Federal civil servants

2027 go really bad for Peter Obi.

NLC will not even back obi this time.

Civil servants are enjoying under PBAT.

Only the obedient will keep wailing.

Tinubu till 2031

Lies lies lies lies lies lies lies lies lies lies

lastmessenger:
10billion loan scheme? Remind how much you used to buy your yatch and dp your renovation of aso rock and the money you used in installing solar panels in aso vila and you will see tnat they see you all as slaves that deserves scraps

ten billion divided by 37 states. Each state will get a paltry 270 million. This is not just terrible but outrageous, how many civil servants are in each state? From level seven up ward can access up to a million sometimes two, level seven down ward can access five hundred thousand downward. Money for renovation as well as land acquisition. After application, you will have to wait for three to five years before disbursement. Remittance starts immediately.

N10 billion loan provision for all civil servants? This should be a joke

Pay workers thier promotion arrears, wage award arrears, minimum wage arrears, 25/35 arrears...

Stop all these shenanigans. You won't pay workers thier entitlements and you will be dangling unrealistic loans to use for propaganda.

Pay Nigerian workers reasonable living wages.

Terrible government.

TimeManager:
FG housing units for civil servants is also in progress
The first of its kind the civil servants are getting attention.
Renewed Hope till 2031.

-Kiss the truth!

Mumu agabdo entity rest

TimeManager:
Well, this Government does not borrow to pay workers salaries like Okonjo Iweala and GEJ.

-Kiss the truth!

Yes this regime borrow to loot. Very useless regime

Is this how:
To Solve the Housing Sector Shortages of Houses in Nigeria?
• Is this What Jakande did during his reign in Lagos - with Low- Cost- Housing Projects - that everyone has a House on their heads!
Is this the way to Reduce the High Prices of Cement - Now N12,000.per bag?
Na wa o 😅!!

Daguccizgreat:
Mumu agabdo entity rest

Do you realize that your ADC logo is Agbado. Hate makes you shallow.

LongT:
ten billion divided by 37 states. Each state will get a paltry 270 million. This is not just terrible but outrageous, how many civil servants are in each state? From level seven up ward can access up to a million sometimes two, level seven down ward can access five hundred thousand downward. Money for renovation as well as land acquisition. After application, you will have to wait for three to five years before disbursement. Remittance starts immediately.

Ignorance, indeed is a disease. Just say "thank you mummy" after eating her food and stop dabbling into a discussion beyond your mental capacity.

-Kiss the truth!

LongT:
ten billion divided by 37 states. Each state will get a paltry 270 million. This is not just terrible but outrageous, how many civil servants are in each state? From level seven up ward can access up to a million sometimes two, level seven down ward can access five hundred thousand downward. Money for renovation as well as land acquisition. After application, you will have to wait for three to five years before disbursement. Remittance starts immediately.

It's for Federal Civil servants.

Bluntemperor:
Is this how:
To Solve the Housing Sector Shortages of Houses in Nigeria?
• Is this What Jakande did during his reign in Lagos - with Low- Cost- Housing Projects - that everyone has a House on their heads!
Is this the way to Reduce the High Prices of Cement - Now N12,000.per bag?
Na wa o 😅!!

Jakande increased taxes and tenement rates in Lagos to enable him generate funds for low housing estates.
Whereas Tinubu is implementing his initiative through Federal mortgage bank.
And also, nobody will dictate to a private investor how much he sells the cement he manufactures. You can as well invest in cement industry and sell your product at N5,000. Nigerians will appreciate you.

-Kiss the truth!