The Nigerian Institute of Building (NIOB) has announced activities to mark the celebration of the 2024 Builders Day, vowing to promote sustainable housing delivery in Nigeria.
A statement, signed by the National Publicity Secretary of the Institute, Omale Ameh, made available in Abuja, disclosed the theme of the Year 2024 Builders’ Day, which is Wednesday, March 13, is ‘The Role of Builders In Sustainable Housing Delivery’, and said it has been carefully chosen to serve as a call to builders and the general public.
Ameh said professional builders will be joined by building enthusiasts, real estate developers, building materials manufacturers and other stakeholders to celebrate the profession in six-day activities lined up to commemorate the building profession.
Discussing the significance of the activities to the public, the National Publicity Secretary explained that housing is a need for all lives, stating that the importance of engaging professional builders will be brought to the fore during the activities.
According to him “the activities are designed as a holistic approach that will sustainably address the challenges of the country’s building construction industry,” adding that the Institute will work with all relevant stakeholders to chart a way forward for the industry”.
According to Ameh, the six-day event, which is scheduled to begin Monday, March 11, with a courtesy visitation to active construction sites in Abuja, has other engaging activities, adding that builders and enthusiasts of the profession will pay courtesy visits to government agencies.
