MINISTER of Science and Technology, Dr Ogbonnaya Onu, on Tuesday, sought for collaboration between the Nigerian professionals, engineers and Federal Government by ensuring effective implementation of the Presidential Executive Order. 05
He made this disclosure when the President of Association of Consulting Engineering in Nigeria (ACEN), Engineer George Okoroma paid him a courtesy visit in his office in Abuja.
According to him, the Executive Order 5 is replete with many opportunities with regards to the application of Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) in all sectors of the nation’s economy.
Dr Onu said engineers should take advantage of the preference offered to Nigerian firms in the award of contracts by being proactive.
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The minister further stated that for the Executive Order 5 to be successfully implemented, ACEN would play a very pivotal role in supporting the efforts of the ministry.
He then commended the efforts of the association for being actively involved with projects developed by the Federal Government and further charged them not to rest on their oars and develop new strategies to expand the nation’s infrastructure.
Dr Onu assured the association that the revolutionary Executive Order 5 would ensure that Nigerian professionals are involved from conception till the completion of national project, adding that Nigerian professionals should seize the initiative in project development and will develop technology of global standards.
Earlier, the President of ACEN, Engineer Okoroma, said the association was keen on collaborating with the ministry to develop national projects of repute.