This position was made known on Tuesday by NSE President, Mrs. Margaret Oguntala, during a public lecture and induction ceremony in Damaturu to mark the 2025 Engineering Week. Oguntala, represented by the NSE Vice President, Usman Tijjani, called for strict adherence to professional standards to prevent delays, cost overruns, and structural collapses.
“Stakeholders must adhere to standard and professional practices to avoid delays, budget overrun, and collapse of building structures,” she said, noting the long-term safety and economic consequences of engineering failures.
Speaking on the theme, “Construction of Flyovers and Other Related Engineering Infrastructures,” Oguntala described it as timely, especially in light of the ongoing construction of Damaturu’s first flyover.
While commending the Yobe State Government’s commitment to infrastructure development, she stressed that such large-scale projects demand comprehensive design processes, proper soil testing, and strict quality control to guarantee safety and longevity.
