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Expert tasks public facilities managers with effective maintenance
A building expert and estate surveyor, Mr Dapo Atere, has urged managers of public facilities and infrastructure to be proactive to retain the good qualities of the facilities.
Atere stated this while speaking at the 6th Annual Lecture of the Directorate of Physical Planning, Federal Polytechnic, Ile-Oluji, Ondo State on Thursday.
The lecture is titled “The imperative of faculty management as a panacea to sustainable infrastructure in public institutions in Nigeria”.
Atere said the call was imperative following the deplorable state of most public infrastructures in the country.
He said that the development and implementation of a facility maintenance plan needed a consistent approach as against “a fire brigade approach.”
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According to him, the role of a facility manager is to understand the organisation’s needs and expectations of the facility and match these to the most appropriate design solutions, using external consultants as appropriate.
He noted that the involvement of the manager at the design and planning stage, keeping of necessary data bank, management of operating costs, and monitoring of performances were effective strategies for optimum and sustainable facility maintenance in public institutions like Federal Polytechnic, Ile-Oluji.
“Facilities management is based on data acquisition, storage, retrieval and interpretations.
“There should be a provision of service and operating manuals for the installed equipment like borders, air-handling plant, lifts and so on as it is essential to the continuing smooth operation of the facilities.
“Data on the constructed public buildings should be centralised into a single master reference document held under strict control by the facilities manager,” he said.
Also, the Director of Physical Planning, Federal Polytechnic, Ile-Oluji, Mr Oyetunde Oyelola, said that as part of the institution’s long-term vision, the directorate would develop smart buildings capable of harnessing future technologies without distorting their functionality and aesthetics.
Oyetola said the choice of Atere as a resource person was based on his pedigree as an astute estate surveyor and ethically grounded professional in facility management.
Dignitaries at the lecture included the Rector of the Polytechnic, Prof. Adedayo Fasakin, and other principal officers among others.
Expert tasks public facilities managers with effective maintenance
President Bola Tinubu, on Tuesday arrived in Katsina to receive the remains of the former President Muhammadu Buhari, who passed away in London on Sunday at the age of 82.
Just hours before the burial of former President Muhammadu Buhari, heartfelt tributes have continued to pour in from beneficiaries of his many charitable deeds, with many describing him as a man who never turned his back on the needy.
Speaking to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday, Aminu Daura, a respected community elder, recalled how Buhari consistently provided foodstuffs during Ramadan for families, friends, widows, and orphans in his hometown.
“He never made noise about it, but many homes had food on their tables during fasting period because of him,” Daura said.
Abdullahi Sani, a physically-challenged man who received a tricycle from the Buhari Foundation in 2021, was overcome with emotion while speaking to NAN.
“I can move around and feed my family today because of Baba Buhari. I pray to Allah to reward him for giving hope to people like me,” he said, in tears.
Hajiya Fatima Yahaya, another resident, remembered Buhari’s acts of kindness during festive seasons.
“Even after he left office, his aides ensured that the usual support still reached us every year. He always remember his people,” she said, referring to his distribution of Sallah rams and food items to indigent families during Eid celebrations.
Other residents of Daura also shared memories of how the late former president quietly paid school fees and medical bills for struggling families, actions rarely publicized.
“Some of us benefited from his silent interventions. He was a true father and a great figure in the society,” said Ali Saidu.
On Monday night, Imams across various mosques in Daura held special Qur’anic recitations, praying for the forgiveness of Buhari’s sins and his eternal peace.
The Chief Imam of Daura Central Mosque, Sheikh Musa Kofar Barau, described Buhari as a humble leader whose legacy of service and compassion would remain alive in the hearts of the people.
Buhari is scheduled to be buried later on Tuesday in his hometown of Daura, Katsina State, in line with Islamic rites. The community is bracing to welcome thousands of mourners from across Nigeria and beyond.
His Majesty King Mohammed VI of Morocco has extended heartfelt condolences to President Bola Tinubu, the family of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari, and the entire Nigerian people following Buhari’s death.
In a message of sympathy, the Moroccan monarch described the passing of the former Nigerian leader as a “sad occurrence,” expressing deep sorrow over the loss.
King Mohammed VI hailed Buhari as “an illustrious leader who worked untiringly to serve his country’s best interests and lead his people toward further progress and prosperity.”
He added: “Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the bereaved. I share your grief and want you to know how much I appreciated the working sessions I had with the deceased.”
Reflecting on their bilateral engagements, the king noted that his collaboration with Buhari led to the launch of promising development projects, “ushering a new era grounded in friendship and close cooperation between our two sister nations.”
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