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FCTA Director Earns FNIA Honour, Encourages Young Architects to Pursue Excellence
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By Gloria Ikibah
The Director of Public Building at the Federal Capital Territory Administration, Arc. Bature Tagwai, has urged emerging architects across Nigeria to anchor their careers on diligence, precision and a continuous drive for personal growth.
Recently elevated to the rank of Fellow of the Nigerian Institute of Architects, he reflected on the demanding nature of the profession, noting that success in architecture rests on sustained hard work and an unwavering attention to detail.
In an interview with journalists in Abuja, Tagwai emphasised the importance of self-led learning, global awareness and professional discipline, adding that the field requires deep personal commitment and leaves little room for complacency.
He said: “Architecture does not condone laziness. You have to be prompt, you have to be decisive, you have to be diligent in whatever design situation you may find yourself. Anything worth doing is worth doing well,” he said.
“Architecture is a course whereby you don’t wait for people to teach you, teach yourself. You try to upgrade your capacity.”
“Architects must strive to know what is happening in the modern built environment globally including Dubai, China and others.
“This includes continuous self-education to enhance performance in the use of building materials—like roofing materials, curtain walls, and painting—where innovation is constant.
“In so doing you’ll be successful depending on the opportunity or privileged opportunity that come your way”.
Reflecting on his elevation to the Fellowship of the Nigerian Institute of Architects, Tagwai described the recognition as the outcome of consistent effort and merit.
He recalled earning two major academic awards during his time at Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, including a prize for outstanding work in traditional Nigerian architecture. His master’s research explored Gbagi traditional architectural principles, using Abuja as its central case study.
He went on to note that his public service journey began with the Federal Capital Development Authority in 1992, a career in which he progressed steadily to the position of Deputy Director. His latest advancement came with his confirmation as Director of Public Building by the FCT Minister, marking another milestone in a long and committed professional path.
“That the Nigerian Institute of Architects recommended or extended their hand of olive to me to be one of their fellows, I think it’s out of merit,” Tagwai said,
He expressed gratitude and pledged to utilize his remaining time in government to showcase his experience and contribute to the younger generation.
Speaking on his experience working under the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, Arc. Tagwai described it as “strictly official” but a “special privilege.”
He commended the minister for confirming his elevation to the position of director, and for appreciating hard work and commitment, which he said had resulted in a visible and rapid transformation of the Abuja landscape.
“I am a lucky privileged gentleman because I get so excited to work with somebody who appreciate hard work, who appreciate human feelings.
“You will all agree with me that the Abuja landscape have changed. He has brought so much differences.
“He has enhanced so many avenues for people to engage themselves in economic activities. Abuja has been transformed, thus far within just two years and few months.
“He have created enabling environment for practicing architects, be it in private sector or public service.
“Everybody seems to have that sense of belonging in built environment. Not just only the architect, the engineer, the quantity surveyor, town planners, everybody seems to be excited about how Abuja is been transformed,” he said.
While wishing Nigerians especially the Christians compliments of the season, Tagwai expressed the need for unity, collaboration and partnership, saying a tree cannot make a forest.
By Gloria Ikibah
Members of the ECOWAS Parliament will this week begin deliberations on strategies to position Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs) as key drivers of regional value chains, as part of efforts to boost economic integration and expand opportunities for businesses across West Africa.
The discussions will take place during a delocalised meeting of the Parliament’s Joint Committee on Industry and Private Sector; Macroeconomic Policy and Economic Research; Administration, Finance and Budget; and Public Accounts, scheduled to hold in Cotonou, Benin Republic, from 27 to 31 July 2026.
The meeting will focus on the theme, “Empowering MSMEs as Formal Drivers of ECOWAS Regional Value Chains,” reflecting growing recognition of the critical role small businesses play in the region’s economy.
According to a media advisory issued by the Communications Directorate of the ECOWAS Parliament on 21 July 2026, “The ECOWAS Parliament is holding the delocalized Meeting of the Joint Committee on Industry and Private Sector | Macroeconomic Policy and Economic Research | Administration, Finance and Budget | Public Accounts, on the theme ‘Empowering MSMEs as Formal Drivers of ECOWAS Regional Value Chains.’”
The meeting comes at a time when policymakers across West Africa are seeking practical ways to unlock the economic potential of MSMEs, which remain the backbone of the region’s private sector.
A United Nations policy brief on the subject indicates that MSMEs account for more than 90 per cent of all businesses and provide about half of total employment across ECOWAS member states. Despite their importance, many of these enterprises continue to operate outside the formal economy and face significant obstacles, including limited access to finance, weak infrastructure and barriers to cross-border trade.
Lawmakers are expected to examine these challenges and develop recommendations aimed at integrating MSMEs more effectively into regional value chains, improving their competitiveness and enabling them to contribute more meaningfully to sustainable economic growth and regional integration.
Nigeria’s Ambassador-designate to Mexico, Reno Omokri, has dismissed claims that the Mexican government rejected his diplomatic appointment, attributing his delayed resumption instead to the ongoing FIFA World Cup being co-hosted by Mexico and the United States.
Speaking during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today last Monday, the former presidential aide said the delay was due to logistical and diplomatic considerations linked to the global football tournament, stressing that he was not the only Nigerian envoy yet to assume duty. Omokri said reports suggesting that Mexico had declined to accept him as Nigeria’s ambassador were false and were being promoted by political opponents.
“Mexico has not rejected me. Not at all,” he said.Politics He explained that the Mexican government is currently focused on hosting the World Cup alongside the United States, leaving little room to process the arrival of new diplomats. “You should understand that Mexico is right now hosting the World Cup, along with the United States of America, and all of their focus is on that,” Omokri stated.
According to him, several Nigerian ambassadors-designate are also yet to resume at their respective postings for similar reasons.Executive Branch “Most of us ambassadors have not resumed. So, I’m not the only one. A lot of my colleagues are in my situation, but it’s okay. These things happen,” he said. The ambassador-designate also accused members of the opposition of spreading misleading narratives about his appointment, insisting that such claims have no basis in reality. “The opposition will always say things like I have been rejected. We do not work on the basis of the opposition. We work on the basis of reality,” he said.
Omokri expressed confidence that Nigeria continues to enjoy cordial diplomatic relations with countries around the world and maintained that host nations would receive Nigerian envoys in due course. “The reality of it is that we have countries in the world that respect Nigeria, and they’re going to be taking Nigeria’s envoys,” he added.
A young Nigerian girl who was trafficked to Cotonou, Benin Republice for prostitution has d!ed.
Sewuese passed away on Friday, July 24, 2026 in Benue State after she was brought home.
Activist, Zege Orkwande, who has been facilitating the rescue of trafficked Benue girls said investigation is ongoing and those who trafficked her will face the full wrath of law.
“People are asking “who took Sewuese to Cotonou”. Trust my process,” he wrote.
“The people that trafficked/smuggled her to Cotonou for prostitution will sure face the law and serve in prison uniform.
“All information gathered. I’m waiting for her to be buried first. REST WELL.”
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