NSE Inducts 800 ATBU Graduates, Tasks them on Integrity, National Development

The Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) Bauchi State Branch has welcomed 800 newly graduated engineers from Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU) in Bauchi, urging them to uphold professional ethics, pursue continuous learning, and contribute to Nigeria's infrastructure and development challenges. The NSE Bauchi Branch Chairman, Shehu Wakili, made the remarks at the 4th induction ceremony of the society's graduate members at the university on Saturday.

Wakili, speaking on behalf of NSE President Alimasuya Rabiu and the National Executive Council, congratulated the inductees on their membership, describing it as a new phase of responsibility and service. He stressed that engineering directly affects human lives and national development, emphasizing that integrity and competence are indispensable qualities for every practitioner.

Wakili warned engineers against compromising standards for profit, substandard construction materials, unprofessional practices, and shortcuts, particularly in the design, construction, and maintenance of infrastructure and essential services. He also encouraged the young engineers to remain committed to professional development, acknowledging that obtaining a Bachelor of Engineering degree is just the beginning of a lifelong learning process.

Wakili urged the inductees to pursue postgraduate qualifications, acquire relevant technical skills, and strive for registration with the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN). He assured them of NSE Bauchi Branch's support through professional training, mentorship, and networking opportunities. Prof. S.Y.

Umar, a Geotechnical Engineering lecturer at ATBU, encouraged the new members to become job creators by applying their expertise to Nigeria's infrastructure challenges, creating employment opportunities, and supporting sustainable economic growth.