NSE, Partners FIDIC To Train Engineers For Mega Project Delivery

The Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) and FIDIC Africa have agreed to collaborate on a comprehensive training initiative aimed at equipping Engineers with the expertise required for the successful delivery of mega infrastructure projects.

The decision was reached when when the president of the NSE, Ali Alimasuya Rabiu,received the president of FIDIC Africa, Engr. George Okoroma on a courtesy visit at the National Engineering Centre headquarters in Abuja.

Recall the the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has embarked on four legacy projects across the country plus the Trans-Sahara Highway project connecting West African Countries to the Mediterranean.

FIDIC Africa is the African regional body of the International Federation of Consulting Engineers (FIDIC).

It represents consulting engineering associations across Africa and promotes collaboration, infrastructure development, professional standards, and engineering best practices on the continent.

A statement by the acting Executive Secretary of NSE, Abdulkadir Aliyu said the proposed training programme is expected to provide Engineers with critical knowledge on the processes involved in bidding for and executing multi-billion-dollar infrastructure projects undertaken by governments and private sector organisations.

He said the capacity-building effort will also expose participants to international standards in project delivery, contract administration and engineering consultancy practice.

According to the discussions, the training will be designed to position Engineers with the requisite technical and professional competence needed to compete effectively for large-scale contracts and execute such projects satisfactorily upon award.

Both organisations also expressed a shared commitment to the development of Young Engineers through early exposure to complex and high-capacity engineering projects, with a view to preparing the next generation of professionals for leadership in infrastructure development.

In addition, the two engineering bodies agreed on modalities to strengthen engineering consultancy practice in Nigeria and across Africa.