The Nigerian Institution of Highway and Transportation Engineers has called for renewed efforts to ensure the passage of the National Road Bill by the National Assembly, emphasising its importance for infrastructure and national development.
National Chairman of the institution, Engineer Francis Oriakhi, made the call in Abuja during his inauguration ceremony alongside the 6th National Executive Committee of the organisation.
He stressed that passing the bill into law would enhance service delivery and ensure adherence to professional standards in highway and bridge construction across the country.
Engineer Oriakhi described the Road Bill as a crucial step towards addressing Nigeria’s road infrastructure challenges and promoting sustainable development.
As part of his administration’s agenda, Oriakhi pledged to focus on professional and career development by strengthening institution’s affiliations with international bodies such as the International Road Federation and other reputable training organisations.