The Nigerian Association of Technologists in Engineering (NATE) has conferred its Platinum Award on Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, and inducted him into the association’s highest membership cadre in recognition of his administration’s infrastructure development efforts across the state.
The honour was presented during the 42nd Conference of Technologists in Engineering (CONFOTECH) and NATE Annual General Meeting, which is holding in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.
Key Highlights
- NATE conferred its prestigious Platinum Award on Governor Siminalayi Fubara.
- The Rivers governor was inducted into the association’s highest membership cadre.
- The association cited infrastructure development across Rivers State as the reason for the honour.
- Fubara said his administration engages qualified engineers, technologists and indigenous contractors in major projects.
- NATE urged stronger cooperation among government, regulators and professional bodies to promote engineering safety and accountability.
Governor Fubara, who declared the conference open, was represented at the ceremony by his Chief of Staff, Barrister Sunny Ewule.
Fubara Says Rivers Engages Qualified Engineers, Indigenous Contractors
In his remarks, Fubara said his administration engages indigenous contractors, qualified engineers and technologists in road construction, housing and other infrastructure projects to ensure quality and compliance with professional standards.
He also reaffirmed his administration’s readiness to sustain partnerships with professional associations in promoting professionalism, building capacity and advancing technology in the state.
Governor Dedicates Award to Rivers People
The governor thanked NATE’s leadership and members for considering him worthy of the association’s Platinum Award and induction into its highest membership cadre.
He described the award as a recognition of the collective efforts of his administration and the people of Rivers State in infrastructure development and the use of engineering and technological solutions to promote socio-economic growth.
“I consider this award not as a personal achievement but as a recognition of the collective effort of my administration and the good people of Rivers State in the area of infrastructure development and the deployment of engineering and technological solutions to advance the socio-economic development of the state,” he said.
Safety, Regulation and Enforcement in Focus at CONFOTECH
Fubara also described the theme of the conference, “Safety, Regulation and Enforcement in Engineering: A Panacea to Industrial and Technological Growth in Nigeria,” as timely and relevant.
According to him, meaningful industrial growth depends on safety, effective regulation and strict enforcement of professional standards.
He said his administration had continued to prioritise quality project delivery through the engagement of qualified engineers, technologists and indigenous contractors in road construction, housing and other major infrastructure projects.
In his welcome address, NATE National President, Engr. Dominic Udoatan, said the conference highlighted the importance of safety, effective regulation and strict enforcement to sustainable industrial and technological development.
Udoatan urged government agencies, regulatory bodies, employers and professional associations to work together to promote competence, accountability and the protection of lives and property.
He also expressed the association’s appreciation to the Fubara administration for recognising the importance of infrastructure development, technical competence and technological advancement.
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