{"id":120674,"date":"2025-07-15T18:37:16","date_gmt":"2025-07-15T17:37:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pointblanknews.com\/pbn\/?p=120674"},"modified":"2025-07-15T18:37:16","modified_gmt":"2025-07-15T17:37:16","slug":"speaker-urges-accountability-precision-in-national-engineering-projects","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pointblanknews.com\/pbn\/news\/speaker-urges-accountability-precision-in-national-engineering-projects\/","title":{"rendered":"\u200eSpeaker Urges Accountability, Precision in National Engineering Projects"},"content":{"rendered":"
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By Daniel Adaji<\/div>\n
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\u200eThe Speaker of the House of Representatives Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, has called for greater accountability and precision in engineering projects across Nigeria, emphasising the critical role engineers play in nation-building.<\/div>\n
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\u200eRepresented by Hon. Inuwa Garba, Chairman of the House Committee on Engineering, at the 33rd Engineering Assembly, held on Tuesday in Abuja, the Speaker praised the organizers for choosing a strategic for hosting the event.<\/div>\n
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\u200eThe programme was themed: “Advancing Quality Engineering Services and Businesses in Nigeria – Professional Compliance and Renumeration”.<\/div>\n
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\u200e\u201cI commend the organizers for hosting such a strategic and forward-looking event\u2014an important milestone in shaping the future of engineering in our beloved country,\u201d he said.<\/div>\n
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\u200eAbbas stated that Nigeria\u2019s development journey demands “efficiency, precision, and accountability in every project\u2014from the smallest community bridge to the most ambitious national infrastructure.”<\/div>\n
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\u200eHe noted that persistent delays and failures in project delivery highlight the need for a stronger culture of follow-through and engineering excellence.<\/div>\n
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\u200eHe assured participants of the National Assembly\u2019s support, saying, \u201cThe 10th National Assembly stands as your partner in progress. We are committed to creating an enabling environment where engineering excellence is not only encouraged but rewarded.\u201d<\/div>\n
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\u200eExpressing optimism about the future of the profession, the Speaker added, \u201cThis 33rd Engineering Assembly will be a landmark event\u2014one that renews our collective commitment, inspires innovative solutions, and strengthens partnerships.\u201d<\/div>\n
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\u200eSpeaking at the event, the President of the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN),\u00a0 Prof. Sadiq Abubakar, announced adjustments to the programme following the death of former President Muhammadu Buhari, an Honourary Fellow of the engineering society.<\/div>\n
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\u200e\u201cAs engineers, as Nigerians, we acknowledge that the late President Muhammadu Buhari was an Honourary Fellow of our engineering society. In consultation with the government, the organizers have decided to continue with the event\u2014but in a low-key,\u201d he said.<\/div>\n
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\u200eHe explained that the festive aspects of the programme were canceled in respect for the national mourning, and that only core technical sessions would continue.<\/div>\n
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\u200e\u201cWe have received approval to proceed\u2014quietly, respectfully, and without celebration or ceremonial speeches\u2014while focusing on our core mandate of engineering and technical discourse,\u201d Abubakar said.<\/div>\n
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\u200ePresident of the World Federation of Engineering Organizations, Mustafa Balarabe Shehu, commended COREN\u2019s efforts in elevating Nigerian engineers globally, particularly in pursuing full signatory status in the Washington Accord.<\/div>\n
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\u200e\u201cVery soon we are going to achieve the full signatory status that will give the Nigerian engineer the latitude to be recognised everywhere he goes in the world,\u201d he said.<\/div>\n
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\u200eChairman of the Opening Ceremony, Prof. Barthelomew Nnaji echoed the call for innovation and collaboration.<\/div>\n
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\u200e\u201cEngineers are nation builders. When given the opportunity, we create solutions essential for inclusive development,\u201d he said.<\/div>\n
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\u200eHe highlighted local innovation as key to Nigeria\u2019s progress, citing the example of a life-saving device for newborns developed by a Nigerian professor that now rivals expensive imported alternatives. \u201cThat\u2019s the power of local innovation,\u201d Nnaji said.<\/div>\n
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\u200eHe urged the government to support research, update curricula, and foster public-private partnerships.<\/div>\n
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\u200e\u201cTo our partners in government, I urge you to recognize that engineers are not merely service providers \u2014 we are strategic allies in nation building.\u201d<\/div>\n
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\u200eThe President of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), Margaret Aina Oguntala, reaffirmed the Society\u2019s commitment to promoting quality engineering education and fair remuneration for Nigerian engineers, stating that the future of quality service delivery begins in the classroom.<\/div>\n
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\u200eSpeaking at the event, Oguntala said the theme of the year’s gathering \u201caligns perfectly with the strategic agenda of the Nigerian Society of Engineers.\u201d<\/div>\n
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\u200eShe emphasised that the NSE is expanding its outreach to various levels of education to groom future engineers from an early age.<\/div>\n
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\u200e\u201cTo ensure that Nigerian engineers are able to deliver quality services, we’re taking our campaigns to the tertiary institutions and we do have a division that takes it to the primary school. We recognize the fact that quality services begin with quality engineering education,\u201d she said.<\/div>\n
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\u200eShe also highlighted the Society\u2019s advocacy efforts to ensure engineers receive appropriate compensation. \u201cAs for remuneration, the NSE have continued to take the lead for adequate and commensurate remuneration for engineers,\u201d Oguntala stated.<\/div>\n
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\u200eShe congratulated the regulatory body for its work and pledged continued collaboration. \u201cToday, I’d like to congratulate COREN and assure the Council that as a member, I will continue to support COREN and its laudable initiatives.\u201d<\/div>\n
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\u200eIn his address, the Registrar of COREN, Prof. Okorie Uche, described the theme of the assembly as \u201cnot only timely but urgent.\u201d He said it reflects the critical need for improved professional standards and accountability in engineering practice nationwide.<\/div>\n
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\u200e\u201cIt speaks clearly to the call of what we must continue to pursue for engineering services that meet both global and local standards,\u201d Prof. Uche said.<\/div>\n
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\u200eDescribing the assembly as more than a routine meeting, Okorie remarked: \u201cThe assembly is not just a meeting, this is a platform for reflection, connection and forward thinking. It brings together a distinguished cross section of Nigeria’s engineering community across sectors.\u201d<\/div>\n
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\u200e\u201cYour presence here today is a clear demonstration of your commitment and integrity, sustainability of engineering profession in Nigeria,\u201d he added.<\/div>\n
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\u200eHe emphasised professionalism rooted in ethics and competence. \u201cProfessionalism that reflects ethical conduct, professional excellence and accountability. Compliance and enhanced competence and ensure order in practice and more importantly adequate remuneration that takes into account the quality of services by engineers.\u201d<\/div>\n
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\u200eUche assured participants of COREN\u2019s commitment to raising the bar in engineering standards. \u201cCOREN remains committed to strengthening enforcement and enhancing professional development and opportunities for quality of engineering across all sectors,\u201d he said.<\/div>\n
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