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FCDA Director,Tagwai bags FNIA award,…Urges young architects to master diligence, global trends
Arc. Bature Tagwai, the Director of Public Building at the Federal Capital Development Authority FCDA has challenged young Nigerian architects to embrace diligence, thoroughness, and continuous self-improvement as the cornerstones for a successful career.
Tagwai, who was recently conferred with the prestigious status of a Fellow of the Nigerian Institute of Architects (FNIA), described architecture as a demanding profession where hard work and meticulous attention to detail are paramount.
Speaking in an interview with newsmen in Abuja on Wednesday, the FCDA Director advised young professionals to focus on self-driven education and global awareness.
Tagwai said that architecture demands a high level of personal commitment with no tolerance for laxity.
“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.
He also emphasised the need for architects to actively enrich their knowledge, saying
you have to be very thorough in whatever you do.
“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.,” he said.
On his recent recommendation and conferment as a fellow of FNIA, Tagwai described it as a product of merit, recalling how he won two major prizes while studying at the Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria.
One of the awards according to him was the best architectural contribution in traditional Nigerian architecture, noting that his master’s thesis focused on the Gbagi Traditional Architectural concept with a case study of Abuja.
He also disclosed that his public service career started with the Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA) in 1992, where he rose through the ranks to Deputy Director before his recent elevation and confirmation as the Director of Public Building by the FCT Minister.
“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 Saint Mugaga
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Hon. Magaji Da’u Aliyu as the Managing Director of the Sheda Science and Technology Complex, Abuja.
The Sheda Science and Technology Complex (SHESTCO) is responsible for conducting research and development in technology and for operating a nuclear research facility.
A statement by the Special Adviser (Information and Strategy) to the President, Bayo Onanuga said Tinubu also appointed Engr. Adesayo Olusegun Michael as the Managing Director/CEO of the Board of Nigerian Electricity Management Services Agency (NEMSA).
Other Board members of NEMSA appointed by the President include: Engr. Aliyu Abdulazeez (Executive Director, Technical); Ikechi Clara Nwosu (Chairman, South East); Zubair Abdur’rauf Idris (Member); Igba Elizabeth (Member-North Central); Sani Alhaji Shehu (Member–North East); Adeyemi Adetunji (Member–South West); Engr Emmanuel Eneji Nkpe (Member–South South) and Engr. Charles Ogbonna Asogwa (South East).
The President nominated Amina Gamawa, representing Bauchi, and Abdullahi Muktar, representing Kaduna, as Commissioners to the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC).
The President has sent the two nominees to the Senate for confirmation.
By Our Correspondent
At least 102 Tiv Christians have been feared killed with dozens of churches burnt in 33 days in Taraba state.
According to Northern Christian Religious Leaders Assembly (NOCRELA), the killers, suspected to be militia Fulani men, have committed the crimes between 2nd January to 3rd February 2026 in Chanchanji ward, Takum Local Government Area of Taraba state.
NOCRELA also disclosed that the body has interacted with the Tiv community and the affected NKST pastors extensively when they were told that the killings were perpetrated by Fulani militia and were specifically targeting the Tiv community and NKST churches.
In a submission, the Taraba State Chairman, NOCRELA, Rev. Dr. Micah Dopah, on Monday condemned the continuous, horrific, brutal, and targeted killing of the Tiv Christians brethren and their properties.
“Within an interval of 33 days only from 2nd January 2026 to 3rd February 2026, the militia killed at least 102 people and injured over 31 as analyzed by the local authorities.
“The local authorities also complained that the government and security agencies have not done enough to protect their lives, houses, and churches. stating that the laxity of the government in defending their people and properties has encouraged the militia to perpetrate the satanic killings.
“Ten murderous attacks in 33 days is horrific. Where is the government? And where are the security agencies?
“We interacted with the Tiv community and the affected NKST pastors extensively. They told us that these killings were perpetrated by Fulani militia, and are specifically targeted at the Tiv community and NKST churches.
Relatedly, similar attacks are going on in Benue state by suspected Fulani against the Tiv settlements in Kwande local government where whole communities have been sacked with many indigenous people killed.
Anwase and Abande, among other villages, have been deserted and there is great apprehension that they would be occupied by the invading Fulani militias whose aim to seize Tiv lands and occupy them is no longer new as the case of Moon.
The invasion is partly to take over the lands now known to be rich in gold and other minerals.
By Our Correspondent
A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, has been asked to dismiss the ₦100.5 billion defamation suit instituted against Prof Zacharys Anger Gundu, VC of University of Mkar, Mkar by the Nasarawa State Government and Governor, Abdullahi Sule.
The request is contained in a notice of preliminary objection filed by the defendant through his legal team led by Sebastian Hon, SAN.
Gundu flawed the competence of the suit, marked FCT/HC/CV/3554/2025, and asked the court to decline jurisdiction, describing the case as frivolous and an abuse of court process.
The legal team said the claimants did not comply with a mandatory condition precedent required for the validity of the originating processes, as stipulated under Order 2 Rule 8 of the FCT High Court Civil Procedure Rules, 2025.
This faulty premise, the alleged non-compliance, the team asserted, renders the suit procedurally defective and liable to be struck out.
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