NDDC promises quality infrastructure in Niger Delta
BY ABU IDRISU:
The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has reassured stakeholders in the Niger Delta region that the interventionist agency would not compromise on standards in the execution of projects in the oil-rich region.
This commitment to excellence was made by the Executive Director, Projects, of the commission, Tuoyo Omatsuli, at the 2014 2nd quarterly dinner and conferment of fellowship of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) held in Abuja.
Omatsuli, who was one of the 12 engineers conferred with the NSE fellowship, said NDDC was working round the clock to complete all ongoing projects, noting that the regular inspection and strict supervision of the contractors have made it difficult for projects to be abandoned or delayed unduly.
He said the recognition given to him and the NDDC by the NSE was “a call to greater service and greater accountability.”
The NSE President, Ademola Olorunfemi, appealed to the Federal Government to always consider indigenous engineers when awarding contracts for development projects in the country.
He said: “We desire that the Nigerian professionals must be given the due and deserved consideration and value placement in the industry and in governance. Government must recognise, therefore, as a matter of policy that Nigerian engineers must be given priority considerations in job placements or contracts awards if efforts to tackle our developmental challenges and build a sustainable capacity must be achieved.”
The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has reassured stakeholders in the Niger Delta region that the interventionist agency would not compromise on standards in the execution of projects in the oil-rich region.
This commitment to excellence was made by the Executive Director, Projects, of the commission, Tuoyo Omatsuli, at the 2014 2nd quarterly dinner and conferment of fellowship of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) held in Abuja.
Omatsuli, who was one of the 12 engineers conferred with the NSE fellowship, said NDDC was working round the clock to complete all ongoing projects, noting that the regular inspection and strict supervision of the contractors have made it difficult for projects to be abandoned or delayed unduly.
He said the recognition given to him and the NDDC by the NSE was “a call to greater service and greater accountability.”
The NSE President, Ademola Olorunfemi, appealed to the Federal Government to always consider indigenous engineers when awarding contracts for development projects in the country.
He said: “We desire that the Nigerian professionals must be given the due and deserved consideration and value placement in the industry and in governance. Government must recognise, therefore, as a matter of policy that Nigerian engineers must be given priority considerations in job placements or contracts awards if efforts to tackle our developmental challenges and build a sustainable capacity must be achieved.”
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