No administration can effectively execute developmental projects without the input of engineers, the Chief of Staff to the Rivers State Governor, Engr Chukwuemeka Woke has stated.
Speaking as a Guest of Honour during the investiture of the 19th Chairman of the Nigerian Society of Engineers, NSE, Port Harcourt Branch on Saturday, Engr Woke said that engineers are central to projects design and implementation.
He urged engineers to take steps to check corruption in the execution of projects, which negatively impact on the roll of projects to the advantage of the people.
He said corrupt quotation on a road project could lead to the failure of government to execute the project on the premise of cost.
He said: “Aside building up costs of projects which negatively affect the society, poor supervision by some engineers lead to early degeneration of projects “.
The Chief of Staff to the Rivers State Governor charged engineers to cooperate with other professionals in the task of development.
He said that the Rivers State Government is always accessible to engineers . He said the government is open to criticism and suggestion.
In his remarks, the Chairman of Nigerian Society of Engineers, Port Harcourt Branch, Engr Precious Bob-manuel said he will engage in programmes that will enhance the professional development of Engineers.
He promised to deliver quality leadership premised on humility and laced with respect.
Chief of Staff to the Rivers State, Engr Chukwuemeka Woke and the Chairman of Nigerian Society of Engineers, Port Harcourt Branch, Engr Precious Bob-manuel during the investiture of Engr Bob-manuel as the 19th Chairman of Nigerian Society of Engineers, Port Harcourt Branch on Saturday.