The Vice Chancellor, University of Jos, Prof. Sabastian Maimako, has urged building engineers to do their best to ensure that durable structures are erected to reduce the incessant cases of building collapse in the country.
Maimako made the call on Friday in Jos at the induction of 25 graduates of the university by the Nigeria Institute of Builders.
The vice chancellor, who was represented by the Dean, Faculty of Environmental Sciences, Prof. Daniel Davou, said that cases of building collapse were becoming rampant in Nigeria
“With the incessant cases of building collapse being reported every now and then, you are expected to bring your professional skills to bear.
“Work hard to help avoid the unfortunate experiences of building collapse in our cities and towns,” he said.
He said that the standard and credibility of the inductees was not in doubt as the programme was fully accredited by the National Universities Commission (NUC).
The vice chancellor thanked all stakeholders in the university and beyond for their cooperation that secured full academic and professional accreditation from NUC and Council of Registered Builders Of Nigeria (CORBON).
Mr Kenneth Nduka, National President, Nigeria Institute of Builders, said that the Department of Building, University of Jos, was equipped to produce competent builders.
Nduka, who was represented by Prof. Yohanna Izam, Vice Chancellor, Plateau State University, Bokkos, called for stiffer penalties against quacks who erected substandard structures in the country.
He also called for the enforcement and review of Laws guiding urbanisation in the country.
Prof. Kabiru Bala, Registrar, Council of Registered Builders of Nigeria (CORBON), said that CORBON was working hard to get rid of quacks in the building profession in the country.
Bala,who was represented by Mr Dachollom Jambur, a lecturer in the department of building, university of Jos, advised the inductees to work in synergy with other professionals in the sector such as architects.
