D-G Sodangi Commissions NGA Staff Housing Scheme.

The Radio, Television, Theatre and Arts Workers’ Union of Nigeria (RATTAWU), National Gallery of Art (NGA) Abuja Chapter, under the distinguished leadership of Comrade Timothy Gideon Kpiri, achieved another significant milestone with the official commissioning of the RATTAWU National Gallery of Art Staff Welfare Land and Housing Scheme.
The historic commissioning event held on Tuesday, 30th June, 2026, at the project site along the Tudun-Wada, Abuja–Keffi Expressway, was performed by the Director-General of the National Gallery of Art, Ahmed Bashir Sodangi, who was the Special Guest of Honour. In his speech, the Director-General described it as a landmark initiative that reflects the Union’s unwavering commitment to the welfare and socioeconomic advancement of its members.
The event was attended by members of the Management of the National Gallery of Art, including the Director of Legal Services, Barr. Voncir Ramjul; the Director of Human Resources, Alabi Adewale, Heads of Procurement Department, Mr. Olaitan Onamusi and other senior officials of the Gallery. Their presence demonstrated Management’s support for staff welfare and collaborative engagement with the Union.
Also present were members of the RATTAWU executive, representatives of the Land and Housing Committee, and staff of the National Gallery of Art. The Chairman of the Land Committee, Comrade Agbor Ojo Idabi, formally introduced members of the committee and briefed participants on the committee’s mandate and the progress made toward the successful execution of the housing scheme.
Earlier in his goodwill message, the Director-General commended the leadership of the RATTAWU NGA Abuja Chapter for conceiving and implementing an initiative that would have a lasting positive impact on staff welfare. He described the project as a visionary investment in the future of employees and encouraged staff members to take advantage of the housing scheme, emphasizing that home ownership remains one of the most valuable forms of social security.
In his remarks, the RATTAWU Chairman, Comrade Timothy Gideon Kpiri, expressed profound appreciation to the Director-General and the Management of the National Gallery of Art for their continued support and encouragement. He reaffirmed the Union’s commitment to pursuing people-oriented programmes that improve the quality of life of members while fostering unity, mutual support, and sustainable staff development.
The ceremony also featured the formal unveiling and inspection of the project site, the introduction of the Land Committee members, Union executives and staff, as well as group photographs to commemorate the occasion.
The commissioning of the RATTAWU National Gallery of Art Staff Welfare Land and Housing Scheme stands as a landmark achievement in the history of the Union. Beyond providing members with access to affordable housing opportunities, the initiative reinforces RATTAWU’s dedication to promoting staff welfare and improving the socioeconomic well-being of its members. It also reflects the strong partnership between the Management of the National Gallery of Art and the Union in advancing initiatives that contribute meaningfully to the welfare, stability, and future of the workforce.