Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), Bauchi State chapter, has inducted no fewer than 350 graduate engineers of Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU), Bauchi.
The induction ceremony was organised in collaboration with the Nigerian Universities Engineering Students, NUESA, ATBU chapter.
Speaking at the 1st induction held at 1000 capacity, ATBU over the weekend, the NSE state chairman, Mohammed Ibrahim, said the ceremony was part of the process of becoming a registered engineer.
“Initially before their graduation they are called student members but now that they have graduated and upgraded, their membership turns to private membership after induction,” he said.
He said that the induction ceremony was significant because it was the maiden edition and ATBU is one of the few universities in the North East that carries out the induction process.
“We mentored these students from their admission point and their graduation and I don’t have any iota of doubt of their academic excellence and performance.
“I believe they can face any challenge wherever they find themselves as graduate engineers of ATBU. As an engineer, you are expected to be disciplined, bridge the gap between what is obtainable and practicable work outside,” he said.
At the event, the vice chancellor, Professor Mohammed Abdulazeez congratulated the new inductees on the bulk membership registration.
Abdulazeez urged the newly inducted graduate engineers to work hard, be disciplined and maintain focus in order to establish themselves and succeed in their chosen profession.
The VC who was represented by the dean of the Faculty of Engineering, Prof Ibrahim Suleiman, revealed that the induction of graduate engineers would soon be centralised in universities across the country.
In a goodwill message, the dean of Students Affairs, Professor Sarki Abdullahi, described engineering as a profession that is dedicated to serving humanity in all endeavours.
Abdullahi urged the graduate engineers to count themselves fortunate for choosing engineering as a profession.
Also in a goodwill message, Professor Robinson Ejilah, the first Nigerian elected member of Board of Directors for Engineers Without Borders, urged the Nigerian government to place priority on education of engineers, scientists and technicians to accelerate the development of the country.
“I want to associate with your success stories and I am delighted as your parents who are also here with us. I am proud as a teacher and hope you end up as engineers that can bring about transformative change and human development,” he added.
