The Minister of state for Science and Technology, Barrister Mohammed Abdullahi has called on professionals and experts in the building and construction industry, to use the opportunities offered by the Presidential Executive Order 5 and support its full implementation.
Barrister Abdullahi said this at the 10th International Conference Series of the Nigerian Building and Road Research Institute (NBBRI) on Tuesday in Abuja.
He further implored professionals especially in the construction industry, to study the contents of the Executive Order 5, as it will aid the desired change in creating an innovative driven economy as envisioned by President Muhammadu Buhari.
Abdullahi further encouraged stakeholders to continue in their support for NBRRI in their strive to developing appropriate technologies that would address housing/ infrastructural challenges in the country.
Earlier, the chairman of the NBRRI governing board, Hon. Williams Wadni, said that Nigerian construction industry has been identified as one of the fastest growing in the world and further harped on the need for repositioning the sector to compete and carry out global best practices.
In a goodwill message, the House of Representatives Committee Chairman on Research Institutes, Hon. Olaide Akinremi said that the challenge of infrastructure is being addressed by the government.
