FG Unveils Fresh Framework to End Public Assets Decay Nationwide

Emmanuel Addeh in Abuja

The federal government has unveiled a new framework aimed at strengthening the maintenance and preservation of public assets across the country.

The fresh Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for ensuring effective, uniform, and sustainable maintenance of federal assets, is an initiative of the Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development, driven through its Department of Federal Public Assets Maintenance (FPAM).

As part of the rollout, the ministry said it had 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, which was established through Presidential Executive Order No. 11, which was officially gazetted on April 6, 2022, is statutorily responsible for the oversight of maintenance functions in all MDAs, a statement by the Director Press and Public Relations in the ministry, Badamasi Haiba, said.

To ensure seamless implementation of the framework, the ministry said FPAM has introduced and distributed a set of compliance forms and a comprehensive maintenance manual to MDAs.

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

Speaking on the initiative, the Director of FPAM, Chioma Wogu-Ogbonna explained that the objective of the framework was 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 described the initiative as a major breakthrough in the federal government’s effort to safeguard public assets nationwide, stressing that the support of the Permanent Secretary, Shuaib Belgore, has been instrumental in translating the department’s mandate into actionable policies and operational frameworks.

In his remarks, the Permanent Secretary, Belgore, reaffirmed the ministry’s commitment to strengthening asset maintenance culture within the public service, noting 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 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,” the statement added.

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.