By Angela Atabo
The Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) and the International Federation of Consulting Engineers (FIDIC) Africa have partnered to unveil a joint training initiative to equip Nigerian engineers with skills for delivering mega-infrastructure projects.
The NSE President, Engr. Ali Rabiu, made this known when he received the President of FIDIC Africa, Engr. George Okoroma, during an interaction session in Abuja.
He said the training initiative formed the crux of discussions during the meeting.
“The proposed training programme is expected to provide engineers with critical knowledge.
“This includes knowledge on the processes involved in bidding for and executing multi-billion-dollar infrastructure projects undertaken by governments and private sector organisations.
“The capacity-building effort will also expose participants to international standards in project delivery, contract administration, and engineering consultancy practice,” Rabiu said.
According to him, the training is designed to position engineers with the requisite technical and professional competence needed to compete effectively for large-scale contracts and execute such projects satisfactorily upon award.
The President of FIDIC Africa, George Okoroma, said that FIDIC Africa represents consulting engineering associations across Africa.
Okoroma noted that it promotes collaboration, infrastructure development, professional standards, and engineering best practices on the continent.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that both organisations also expressed a shared commitment to the development of young engineers through early exposure to complex and high-capacity engineering projects, with a view to preparing the next generation of professionals for leadership in infrastructure development.(NAN)
