President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday assured Nigerians that
his administration will remain focused and committed to creating an inclusive
and diversified economy, saying the dark days of impunity are gone for good.
Receiving the leadership of the Nigerian Institute of
Quantity Surveyors (NIQS), led by Mr Obafemi Onashile, Buhari said growing the
nation’s economy means ‘‘national growth must impact the silent majority.’’
“Nigerians have clearly spoken of their desire for the
country to move forward. On our part, we remain committed to the Change Agenda.
By the grace of God, and with your continued prayers and support, the dark days
of impunity are gone for good,” he said.
Buhari, while highlighting his administration’s achievements
in stimulating the economy in the past three years, said his administration
focused on key job-creating sectors such as agriculture and infrastructure
development to boost the economy.
On the incessant building collapses across the country, the
president warned that those responsible for such incidents of professional
negligence will face the full wrath of the law.
He told members of the institute that the recent tragic
incident in Lagos, and many others across the country, were a reminder of the
need to strictly adhere to quality standards on construction projects.
“Young innocent lives must never be lost due to incompetence
and greed. Simply put, no corners must be cut. I want to assure you that those
responsible for such incidents of professional negligence will feel the full
wrath of the law,” he said.
In his presentation, the President of NIQS, Onashile
appealed to the Federal Government to create a Directorate of Quantity
Surveying and Projects Costs Management to address the issue of unclear
delineation of professional functions amongst construction professions within
the Government.
Onashile also made a case for quantity surveyors to be
mandated and allowed to undertake cost management of projects of all forms on
behalf of Government, among others.
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