By Andrew Ojih, Jalingo
In a bid to raise professionalism, Governor Agbu Kefas on Friday approved the establishment of works training school in the state.
The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Works and Infrastructure, Arch. Hadiza Bello Yero, disclose this during a two day capacity building worship organized by the Nigeria Institute of Building, Taraba State Chapter held at the Taraba State Polytechnic, Suntai, Jalingo campus.
She urged participants to have passion for the profession and be hardworking in order to make their parents and families proud.
This is to impact knowledge to the younger ones and you must be anxious about the profession rather than more seeing money as the ultimate.
The more you do, the more you learn, have passion for it, and the money will come. People will look for you anywhere you are” she said.
In his remarks, the Rector, Taraba State Polytechnic Suntai, Dr. Amos Danlami Agbu appreciated the organizers for holding the workshop in the polytechnic.
“Professionalism is what should be encouraged in every institution. This Profession has to do with lives, therefore the need for safety.
According to him, the building collapse is a challenge to the profession in Nigeria and the world at large.
He encourage students to be hard working and productive at all times.
“You are in the right way by choosing this Profession. Don’t be discouraged by the various stages before been sanctified as a professional builder despite it very stressful.
Shelter is one of the most important thing in life, no matter what you do, you need Shelter.
In his remarks, the State Chairman of Nigeria Institute of Building, Taraba State Chapter, Builder. Ayuba Ibrahim Abarshi pointed out that digitalization has made things easier and urge participants to pay attention so as to get the best.
The workshop participants are students of the Polytechnic, Academia and professionals in the building profession.
The Theme for the workshop is: Digital challenges for professionals and none – professionals in built environment, harnessing the diversity for a safer and more secured built environment”.