The Nigerian Institution of Civil Engineers has pledged to flush out quacks in the construction industry.
The National Chairman of institution, Engr. Aishatu Aliyu Umar, stated this in Jos, Plateau State at the investiture of the 4th Chairman, Jos Chapter, Engr. Beedee Musa Bott.
She noted that quackery has threatened lives and property and the image of the engineering family in Nigeria.
She said, “We will champion the war against quacks and every unscrupulous element in the construction industry and how they have threatened lives and property as well as the image of the engineering family in Nigeria.”
Engr. Umar added that civil engineers will strive to build a more strong, dynamic, and sustainable professional that will provide a foundation for civil engineering innovations with deep technical knowledge.
“My quest for mentorship of our young engineers cannot be overemphasized, so I plead with the new leadership at all states level to encourage mentorship among our young members with a passion to transform visions to actions, courage, to think differently and combat civil engineering problems,” she said.
