The President of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), Engr. Margaret Aina Oguntala, FNSE, presented the Lagos State Infrastructure Scorecard to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Wednesday, July 31, 2024. This presentation took place during a courtesy call at the Governor’s office in Lagos.
The Lagos State Infrastructure Scorecard offers a detailed analysis of the state’s infrastructure projects, highlighting significant achievements, ongoing initiatives, and areas needing improvement. The NSE President emphasized that the “Lagos State Engineering Index & Infrastructure Scorecard 2022/2023” is a strategic tool designed to support the administration’s future planning and budgetary decisions, providing insights to enhance project success and sustainability.
During the meeting, The President praised Governor Sanwo-Olu for his proactive measures to combat building collapse in the state, particularly through the establishment of the Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA) and the engagement of independent professionals from the construction industry. She noted that these efforts are critical in improving building safety and bolstering public confidence in the sector.
The NSE President also requested further collaboration to enhance the capabilities of engineers employed by the state. She urged the Governor to continue appointing qualified engineers to lead engineering-related ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs), citing the unique problem-solving skills and technical expertise engineers bring to project implementation. Additionally, she proposed employing more engineers at Grade Level 10 within the civil service to ensure parity with other professionals and strengthen the state’s workforce.
In his response, Governor Sanwo-Olu expressed gratitude for the development of the infrastructure scorecard and acknowledged the crucial role of engineers in overseeing and executing infrastructure projects. He highlighted the need for continuous capacity building for engineers to ensure the efficiency and effectiveness of state projects. The Governor also requested NSE’s assistance in organizing training programs to enhance project management skills among Lagos State engineers.
This meeting has paved the way for deeper cooperation between NSE and Lagos State, focusing on elevating engineering standards and project management capabilities to support the state’s development goals.
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