Governor of Rivers Stat, Siminalayi Fubara, has urged quantity surveyors to exhibit high professionalism and ethical standards in the discharge of their responsibilities.
The governor gave the charge when he received the national leadership of the Nigeria Institute of Quantity Surveyors who paid visited him at the Government House, Port Harcourt.
The quantity surveyors are in the state for their annual general meeting and national conference with the theme: “Strengthening the quantity surveying practices and processes for growth and sustainability in a turbulent economy.”
Gov. Fubara assured the surveyors that his administration will continue to partner with them in the execution of infrastructural projects in the state.
Also, he stated that his administration will ensure that quantity surveyors in the state civil service obtain the requisite certification to enable them discharge their duties effectively and be able to compete favourably with their peers anywhere in the country, and the world.
He commended the leadership and members of the institute for their quality services to the state and the nation, adding that the his administration will always apply due diligence and engage professionals in the execution of projects.
President of the institute, Kene Nzekwe, expressed gratitude to the Gov. Fubara for the hospitality that the state government and people of the state have accorded members of the institute.
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Nzekwe said that “since our arrival to Port Harcourt, we have continued to enjoy the ambience and tranquility of this beautiful city.
“The development and growth of any country or state is highly dependent on her level of infrastructure development and the commitment of the leadership to continue to ensure infrastructure delivery.
“To this end, I would like to use this occasion of our visit to commend the Governor Fubara, for his laudable developmental strides such as the ongoing construction project of the Port Harcourt Ring Road.
“The magnitude of this project, traversing six local government areas of the state is a statement that the governor desires that development quickly reaches every nook and cranny of the state.”
He promised to continue to synergise and collaborate with the state government to ensure effective projects and service delivery, saying that quantity surveyors were ready to put in their best for the development of the state.
