NIHTE pledges commitment to advancing African engineering objectives

The Deputy National Chairman of the Nigerian Institution of Highway and Transportation Engineers (NIHTE), Bola Mudasiru, has expressed his commitment to advancing the objectives of the Federation of African Engineering Organisations following his recent appointment to the body’s Executive Board–External Relations Committee.

Mudasiru was appointed to the committee by the Federation of African Engineering Organisations in a move seen as strengthening Nigeria’s representation within the continental engineering body.

In an acceptance letter addressed to the FAEO President, Engr. Refilwe Buthelezi, Mudasiru formally acknowledged the appointment and conveyed his appreciation to the organisation’s leadership.

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“I formally acknowledge receipt of your communication informing me of my appointment as a member of the Executive Board–External Relations Committee of the Federation of African Engineering Organisations,” he said. “I wish to extend my sincere appreciation for the confidence you and the FAEO Governing Board have placed in me.”

Describing the appointment as a privilege, he assured the FAEO leadership of his dedication to the organisation’s mandate. “I am deeply honoured to accept this appointment and am fully committed to contributing my professional experience and expertise toward the achievement of FAEO’s strategic objectives,” Mudasiru stated.

He further pledged to uphold the highest professional standards throughout his tenure. “I will discharge my duties with the highest standards of dedication, professionalism and integrity throughout the four-year term,” he said, while expressing gratitude for “this distinguished opportunity to serve the African engineering community through the Executive Board–External Relations Committee.”

Mudasiru is regarded as a versatile engineer with broad expertise across several engineering disciplines, noted for his adaptability and ability to approach complex problems from multiple perspectives to deliver innovative solutions.

He is also recognised for his leadership qualities, having overseen and contributed ideas to numerous projects, while mentoring professional colleagues and young engineers both within Nigeria and internationally.