Mustafa Abubakar
3 July 2008
Ilorin — The Ilorin branch chairman of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), Alhaji Abdulganiyu Funsho Alabi, has appealed to the Kwara State Government to carry the society along in the scheme of things so as to enhance the value of engineers in the state.
Funsho Alabi made the appeal during the opening ceremony of a 3-day workshop organised by the NSE on the theme, "The Fundamentals of Contract Administration and Construction Management," held at Circular Hotel, Ilorin.
Engineer Alabi particularly thanked the present government for patronising local engineers, adding that the bulk of the state government's projects were being handled by local engineers such as BAL Engineering Limited, Yolas Consultants and Bulleting Construction Company Limited, among others.
The Chairman specifically solicited NSE's further involvement in the area of decision making on issues relating to engineering.
Engineer Alabi, who explained that the state branch has qualified engineers including civil, chemical, electrical and mechanical engineers, suggested that strategic ministries like Works and Water Corporation should be manned by engineers.
According to him, it is an area government could enhance the value of engineers in the state.
"The objective of this workshop is to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of the key elements of contract administration and construction management."
Also speaking at the occasion, the State's Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Chief James Ayeni, commended the NSE for organising such a thought provoking workshop, adding that it came at the right time as the country is advancing in science and technology.
In his lecture, the guest speaker who is the Managing Partner, Ciwat Engineering Consultants, Engr. (Prof) Suleyman O. Adeyemi (FNSE), who spoke on the topic, "Construction, Contract Administration," explained that the adoption of the standard construction administration, strict adherence to the guidelines and practices and the injection of the legally binding Public Procurement Act 2007, would enable the nation's construction industry to come of age.
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