FMBN promises to deliver on mandate
Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria, FMBN has assured Nigerians that it would strive to deliver on its mandate of providing quality and affordable housing to Nigerians in order to bridge the housing gap in the country which currently stands at about 16million units.
Chairman of the Board of the Bank, Chief Bisi Ogunjobi, made the declaration at the conferment of sterling Award for Excellence in Leadership and Entrepreneurship on the managing Director of the Bank, Gimba Ya’u Kumo by the Arewa Youth Forum (AYF) in Abuja.
Ogunjobi said the current board and management of the bank has been trying its best to change the perspective Nigerians have of the bank by putting actions and policies in place that have impacted on its ability to deliver on its mandate.
Commenting on the award, National President of AYF, Alhaji Ibrahim Gujungu said the award was initiated as part of the Forum’s overall effort to promote the public and private sector-led socio-economic development in Nigeria with the view to recognize, honour and encourage leaders that have promoted and excelled in leadership activities.
Gujungu said the main objective of the award is to hold out these individuals as a source of inspiration and motivation to upcoming leaders and future generations of Nigeria.
In his remarks, Managing Director of the Bank, Mr. Gimba Ya’u Kumo said he was humbled by the award describing it as an encouragement for someone doing little to be able to do more.
He said the bank is committed to providing affordable housing to Nigerians and commended the board and management for their support so far.
While commending the group on the award, the MD said Nigeria belongs to all Nigerians and urged Nigerians to strive to contribute their best to the progress of the country.
“This country belongs to us and we will keep on doing our best because no one will do it for us. We will continue to do more to make Nigerians proud” he said.
Source: Vanguard