The Nigeria Society of Engineers Maitama branch, held an induction ceremony and Public lecture for 2022 . The ceremony which took place at the Engineering Building, Abuja.
Engr. Abdullateef Aliyu , the Guest lecturer, While speaking to newsmen at the occasion, says focus and determination is what we need to build our engineering sector in Nigeria. We should build our country by ourselves, our people are so intelligent.
“He maintained that , Engineers should build a strong network to enable them provide solutions to the existing problem in our dear country. He charged them to be responsible in Capacity building to deliver result to the country. Adding that, those that have done it well in other countries are not better than us , we just need to think a little more with right finishing to get it right , he said “.
in his statement, we do not need any expert from any where to develop our country, we need a clear blue print to forge ahead. We just need to be focused, determine and think of where we want to be . China and US did their own by themselves, we have skills to develop our country.
“He commended the efforts of some key stakeholders in this adminstration for putting in their best to change the face of our engineering sector. He pleaded with the Federal Government to create enabling environment for Engineer to strive. Our educational system and Health need urgent attention, and intervention, infrastructure is also not excluded.
” He advised the inductees to be time conscious, as time is the most and irreplaceable resource that can’t be wasted. Plan and think well to widen the scope of their services. He urged them to go outside their circle to network with other professionals for better synergy, this will help them to learn much and faster.
Saturday Greenland news, gathered from Engr. Valarine Agbaragba , that our engineering system in Nigeria is growing. She added that the inductees should give global standard in discharge of their duty , maintain a good ethical standard and avoid short cut in delivery service. She charged them to avoid misrepresentation at all levels. Their should take advantage of the mentoring system and skill acquired to deliver excellent practice at all times.