August 18, 2025 – The Federal Government of Nigeria has commended the National Directorate of Employment (NDE) for its plan to relocate from a rented office to its permanent headquarters in Gudu, Abuja, before December. The Honourable Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Dr. Barr Nkeiruka Chidubem Onyejeocha, made this known during an inspection of the project site.
She noted that the government has been monitoring the project for the past two years and expressed satisfaction with the level of work completed. “I’m happy with the progress,” Onyejeocha said.
“This building is a timely legacy. It can also serve the ministry and agencies under Labour pending when they get their own buildings.”
The Minister of Labour and Employment, Alhaji Muhammad Maigari Dingyadi, also praised the development. He said, “I’m happy that the Director General of NDE, His Excellency, Silas Agara shares our ideals for leaving a legacy under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Employment Initiative.”
He added that the project is already 90 percent complete, with three storeys set to be ready for occupation before December. According to him, this will help government reduce expenses on office rent and improve efficiency.
The Director General of NDE, H.E. Silas Ali Agara, appreciated the Ministry’s support. He stated, “We will reduce governance costs and focus on training and empowering Nigeria’s youth.”
The relocation of the NDE headquarters is expected to support the federal government’s employment generation drive and strengthen job creation initiatives across Nigeria.