Minister lauds engineers’ contributions to infrastructure development
By Angela Atabo
The Minister of State for Works, Bello Goronyo, has inaugurated the remodelled phase two office of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), commending the contributions of engineers to infrastructure development.
Goronyo gave the commendation while inaugurating the reception area of the National Engineering Centre (NEC) Headquarters front office on Thursday in Abuja.
The minister praised the NSE’s professionalism and expertise in shaping the nation’s engineering landscape.
He said that the NSE’s efforts aligned with the government’s Renewed Hope Agenda, emphasising the importance of excellence in infrastructure development.
He commended the NSE’s leadership, led by its President, Mrs Margaret Oguntala, for the vision and commitment to advancing the engineering profession.
“I hereby inaugurate the remodelled front office of the NSE. This is the hard work, commitment and resilience of our President, Margaret Oguntala and the council members to showcase professionalism, engineering architecture, the vision of the society.
“I cannot thank her enough. The NSE is one professional body that is adding value to the socio-economic development of this nation.
“It is in alignment with the Renewed Hope Agenda clearly demonstrating the vision and the commitment of the engineering profession.”
Goronyo underscored the significance of empowering engineers to drive national development by providing a platform for professional growth and innovation.
“The NSE is playing a vital role in shaping Nigeria’s future,” he said
In her remarks, Mrs Margaret Oguntala, the NSE President and Chairman-in-Council, said the inauguration of the remodelled NSE office marked a new chapter in the Society’s history.
Oguntala said it symbolised NSE’s commitment to excellence and innovation in engineering.
“I’m so excited that we are able to do this today.
“When we came into office, we came in with purpose to unveiling a five-point agenda that is based on five pillars.
Oguntala explained that the pillars crafted for the empowerment and advancement of engineering in Nigeria included: membership development by upskilling of members, leveraging collaborations, advancement of innovations among others.
“We have done our best to ensure that we touch on each of the pillars and this remodelling is part of rebirthing NSE for the growth, advancement, and empowerment of engineers in Nigeria.
“The way people see you or perceive you makes a lot of difference in how they relate with you.
“Engineering is about excellence. So, we want to look excellently to the world and the first place is our front office.
“So, when you come in, that is your first point of call and you must know, even from here, that the Nigerian Society of Engineers means excellence and we are also more encouraged to deliver excellent and quality engineering service,”she said
The Project architect, Hauwa Abubakar, explained that the project was designed to portray an excellent and welcoming ambience that represented the vision envisaged for the society.
“What we did was to create a space that is welcoming for the society, upgrading their rest room areas, creating a private space and a general lounge area where people could be comfortable when they visit the society.”(NAN)(www.nannews.ng)
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