NIQS seeks cooperation to accelerate growth in quantity surveying and infrastructure
The Nigerian Society of Quantity Surveyors (NIQS) is calling for collaboration with the private sector to promote excellence in quantity surveying and the growth of the country’s infrastructure.
Speaking at a dinner honoring our esteemed sponsors and partners, NIQS Chairman Kene Nzekwe said the continued collaboration between the two companies will facilitate the implementation of the ground-breaking Renewed Hope infrastructure development fund established by President Bola Tinubu. He said it would be done.
He said the fund represents a bold and visionary initiative aimed at promoting effective infrastructure development across critical sectors such as agriculture, transport, ports, aviation, energy, health and education. It is said that there is.
“The Fund’s goals are ambitious but achievable. We aim to establish innovative infrastructure investment vehicles that attract and integrate capital and become dynamic drivers of economic development. It is no exaggeration to say that surveyors and their expertise are invaluable in carrying out this process.
Prime Minister Nzekwe commended construction industry leaders for their unwavering support and dedication. We will maximize our country's potential.
“This will foster research initiatives that foster innovation and best practices in quantity surveying, ultimately leading to more efficient and sustainable infrastructure projects. But beyond the professional development aspect, we Thanks to your support, we have been able to undertake activities aimed at training the next generation of surveyors.”
He noted that the role of quantity surveyors in infrastructure development is critical to economic prosperity and social well-being. “We can be seen as stewards of efficiency, ensuring that projects are delivered on time, within budget and to the highest quality standards,” he said.
Chairman of the occasion and past president of the institute, Mr. Agel Aufohai, said that Nigeria, like other countries, continues to face the challenge of extracting maximum value from investments in public infrastructure and other construction projects. He said he was facing.
“This is even more important in this part of the world, given the acute scarcity of resources. As private sector economies develop and greater domestic and foreign investment is desperately needed, cost control, project management, Issues related to conflict avoidance and timely implementation of projects are gaining importance.
“With your support, as a professional organization that continually strives to improve standards, we will develop our ability to design cutting-edge courses on cost information, tender processes and competitive bidding, delivering value to both contractors and clients. We could do that in the public sector and in the private sector,” he said. Mr. Aufohai said that by leveraging our collective expertise, resources and networks, “we can unlock even greater possibilities for our common future.”
Source: guardian.ng