Abuja: 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.
According to News Agency of Nigeria, the minister highlighted that the NSE’s efforts aligned with the government’s Renewed Hope Agenda, emphasizing the importance of excellence in infrastructure development. He commended the NSE’s leadership, led by its President, Mrs. Margaret Oguntala, for their vision and commitment to advancing the engineering profession. Goronyo acknowledged the hard work, commitment, and resilience of Oguntala and the council members in showcasing professionalism and engineering architecture through the remodelled front office.
Goronyo underscored the significance of empowering engineers to drive national development by providing a platform for professional growth and innovation. He stated, “The NSE is playing a vital role in shaping Nigeria’s future,” reflecting on the importance of the engineering community in national progress.
In her remarks, Mrs. Margaret Oguntala, the NSE President and Chairman-in-Council, emphasized that the inauguration of the remodelled NSE office marked a new chapter in the Society’s history. Oguntala highlighted that the event symbolized NSE’s commitment to excellence and innovation in engineering. She expressed enthusiasm about achieving this milestone and explained that it was part of a five-point agenda focused on empowering and advancing engineering in Nigeria.
Oguntala elaborated on the pillars crafted for the empowerment and advancement of engineering, which included membership development through upskilling, leveraging collaborations, and advancing innovations, among others. She noted that the remodelling was part of rebirthing NSE for the growth and empowerment of engineers in Nigeria. Oguntala stressed the importance of perception, stating that the way people perceive the NSE influences how they relate to the organization. She expressed that engineering is about excellence, and the front office should reflect that to visitors.
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. She detailed the efforts to create a space that is both welcoming and functional, upgrading rest room areas and creating a comfortable lounge area for visitors.