The Permanent Secretary, Special Duties of the Federal Ministry of Finance, Mr. Mohammed Danjuma, has called for deeper collaboration between government and professional institutions as Nigeria continues to intensifies efforts to build a more resilient, competitive, robust and sustainable economy.
Speaking during a meeting with the leadership of the Nigerian Institute of Architects International Integrated Research for Development Conference Programmes (NIA IINFRADCO) in Abuja, Danjuma said the Federal Government recognised that achieving sustainable economic growth requires purposeful partnerships that harnesses professional expertise, innovation, and institutional capacity.
He maintained that professional bodies had important roles to play in shaping policies, strengthening human capital, encouraging innovation, and supporting infrastructure development that delivers lasting value to Nigerians.
The Permanent Secretary described NIA IINFRADCO as a forward-looking institution whose work in research, capacity development, and professional excellence aligns with the Federal Government’s drive to diversify the economy, improve productivity, and create opportunities for inclusive growth.
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Danjuma stressed that the ministry would continue to support meaningful engagement with institutions whose programmes contribute practical solutions to national development priorities.
This is even as he urged the Institute’s management to sustain its commitment to innovation and professional development while strengthening collaboration with government and other stakeholders to unlock new opportunities for investment, enterprise, job creation, and sustainable infrastructure development.
The Permanent Secretary reaffirmed that strategic partnerships remained crucial to building an economy that is stronger, more competitive, and better positioned to meet the aspirations of Nigeria’s present and future generations.
Earlier, the Chairman of NIA IINFRADCO, Arch. M. B. Bello, said the Institute was committed to promoting professional excellence through research, capacity development, executive education, consultancy, and innovation to support sustainable national development.
He hinted that the Institute was seeking to bridge the gap between academic knowledge and professional practice while equipping architects and other built environment professionals with the skills needed to respond to emerging industry demands, adding that stronger collaboration between government, the private sector, academic institutions, and development partners is essential to achieving sustainable infrastructure and economic growth.
Bello maintained that the Institute’s management was positioning it as a centre of excellence in architectural education, research, and professional development, with programmes focused on certification, policy advocacy, executive training, and consultancy to strengthen the built environment sector.
He expressed confidence that sustained collaboration with the Federal Government and other stakeholders would enhance innovation, improve infrastructure delivery, and contribute meaningfully to Nigeria’s long term economic development.
