The Federal Government has unveiled a comprehensive framework aimed at strengthening the maintenance and preservation of public assets across the country.
The initiative, driven by the Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development through its Department of Federal Public Assets Maintenance (FPAM), introduces a set of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) designed 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 (MDAs) to facilitate the implementation of the SOPs, providing a harmonised approach to asset maintenance and preservation across the Federal Public Service.
FPAM, a department under the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development, is statutorily responsible for overseeing maintenance functions in all MDAs. The department was established through Presidential Executive Order No. 11, which was officially gazetted on April 6, 2022.
To ensure seamless implementation, FPAM has introduced and distributed compliance forms alongside a comprehensive maintenance manual to MDAs. These tools form part of a certification and oversight process intended to guarantee proper documentation, traceability, accountability and adherence to established maintenance standards and protocols.
Speaking on the initiative, the Director of FPAM, Chioma Wogu-Ogbonna, said the framework is aimed at institutionalising a proactive maintenance culture within MDAs, preventing premature deterioration of government assets and promoting value-for-money through structured and standardised maintenance practices.
According to her, the SOPs and compliance tools were developed to ensure measurable outcomes, quality assurance and consistency in asset management across government institutions.
Wogu-Ogbonna commended 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 major breakthrough in the Federal Government’s efforts to safeguard public assets nationwide.
She noted that the Permanent Secretary’s support had been instrumental in translating FPAM’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 assets preservation.
To further enhance awareness and operational efficiency, FPAM also unveiled innovative tools, including a smart card embedded with a QR code that provides instant access to the department’s activities and mandate via an online platform. The department has also rebranded its operational bus with the FPAM logo to support nationwide outreach, monitoring and engagement activities.
In recognition of his leadership and support, FPAM presented an award plaque to Dr. Belgore, highlighting his role in advancing the maintenance framework and positioning the department to unlock its vast, untapped potential.
The Ministry reiterated that successful implementation of the framework would ensure the longevity of government assets, promote accountability and entrench a sustainable maintenance culture in support of national development.
