Over 420 federal roads, bridges, and other infrastructure projects have either been completed or significantly advanced under the administration of President Bola Tinubu within the two years.
Chairman of the Senate Committee on Works, Senator Barinada Mpigi, made this known in a goodwill message delivered by his representative, Ashley Emenike, at the opening ceremony of the 33rd Engineering Assembly organised by the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria on Tuesday in Abuja.
Themed “Advancing Quality Engineering Services and Businesses in Nigeria: Professionalism, Compliance and Remunerations”, the annual event drew professionals from across the country to deliberate on engineering ethics, infrastructure standards, and national development.
Mpigi hailed engineers as indispensable drivers of Nigeria’s development, noting that their work forms the backbone of the country’s economic growth, infrastructure expansion, and industrial advancement. It was also declared that Nigerian engineers are not merely technical experts, but strategic nation builders who deserve a central role in policy making.0:00 / 0:00
“As Chairman of the Senate Committee on Works, I must reaffirm that engineering remains a cornerstone of national development,” he said. “Based on implementation reports and oversight missions by my committee, we estimate that over 420 federal roads, bridges, and projects have either been completed or advanced significantly within this administration”, he said.
In his address, the former Minister of Power and Chairman of Geometric Power Group, Barth Nnaji, urged the government to establish dedicated innovation funds and technology parks to foster the development of homegrown engineering solutions to Nigeria’s unique challenges.
Nnaji said the country’s long-term progress depends on integrating indigenous talent, sound policy, and a commitment to innovation. “The government should establish dedicated funds and build technology parks where engineers, scientists, and entrepreneurs can collaborate. These hubs will drive homegrown solutions tailored to our unique environment,” he said.
The COREN Registrar, Okorie Uche, called for a renewed commitment to professionalism and quality service delivery, describing the assembly as a platform to challenge assumptions, confront under-regulation, and push for systemic change.
COREN, he said, remains committed to addressing quackery, non-compliance, and poor service delivery, while advocating for policy reforms and better compensation frameworks for engineers across the country.
The President of the Nigerian Society of Engineers, Margaret Oguntala, echoed the call for reforms, noting that quality education and fair remuneration are crucial to restoring professionalism.
