NSE, Stakeholders Seek Stronger Public-Private Partnership to Raise Construction Standards
Oluchi Chibuzor The Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) and other stakeholders in the construction industry have called for stronger collaboration between the public and private sectors to improve project planning,
The Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) and other key players in the construction industry have emphasized the need for enhanced collaboration between the public and private sectors to elevate project planning, financing, execution, and maintenance standards in Nigeria's construction sector. At the Big 5 Construct Nigeria exhibition in Lagos, Valerie Ifeanyi Agberagba, Deputy President of the NSE, stressed that successful projects necessitate thorough needs assessment, feasibility studies, and business cases before moving on to design, procurement, and construction.
She highlighted the importance of establishing a robust capital structure to attract private sector financing, thereby enabling a more competent procurement process to deliver desired outcomes. Successful execution requires commitment to quality, integrity, transparency, and professionalism, with a deliberate effort to assign tasks to qualified professionals.
Josine Heijmans, Senior Vice President at dmg events, organizers of the Big 5 Construct Nigeria, noted that the event, attracting over 170 exhibitors from 20 countries, serves as a pivotal platform for showcasing new products in Nigeria's market. Heijmans underscored the significance of involving stakeholders in the delivery of housing, infrastructure, transport, and social infrastructure projects like schools and hospitals, emphasizing that such platforms facilitate meaningful engagement among all relevant parties.
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