Ogheneruona Tejiri, Effurun
Nigerian Institution of Safety Engineers (NISafetyE) has urged Nigerians to prioritise safety practices in their daily activities.
This call was made by Engr. Andrew Abanum, National Chairman, Nigerian Institute of of Safety Engineers (NISafetyE) during the investiture of Engr. Spencer Itive in Effurun, Uvwie Local Government Area of Delta State.
Engr. Itive is the fourth substantive Chairman of the Delta chapter of the NISafetyE, an arm of the Nigerian Society of Engineers.
Engr. Abanum, in his goodwill message said that the call to imbibe safety culture at all time would help build a safer and more secure society.
The theme of the event was: “Engineering Safety for a Secure Nigeria: Empowering Professionals, Ensuring Nationwide Resilience,”.
The keynote speaker,
Engr. Jonathan David emphasised the importance of strengthening safety culture and professional collaboration in engineering practice.
Engr. David, Director, The Maintenance Institute Africa, said safety engineering was not just an industrial requirement but a national duty, “when we protect lives”.
He said that the responsibility placed on engineers and safety professionals was profound, noting that when we protect lives, we protect Nigeria’s future.
According to Engr. David, “the best way to predict the future is to create it; in the same spirit, the future safety of Nigeria’s industries will not happen by accident.
“It will be engineered deliberately by the professionals and every life protected by our vigilance strengthens the nation itself”.
The keynote speaker, however, said that safety was the bedrock of engineering and achieving it was everyone’s business.
In his acceptance speech, Mr Itive, pledged to build strong partnerships with industries, government agencies and communities to promote safety awareness and compliance across the state.
Engr. Itive said that the safety body would collaborate with regulatory agencies to ensure adherence to safety standards.
He added that the Institution would initiate community-based safety campaigns through practical training programmes at motor parks, marketplaces, airports and jetties.
Highlights of the event was the presentation of awards to members of the Institute and government officials in recognition of their contributions to safety development and professional excellence.
In attendance were: Prof. Rim-Rukeh Akpofure, immediate past Vice Chancellor of the Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun (FUPRE), Engr. Benjamin Esi, Chairman, Nigerian Society of Engineers, Warri branch represented by the Vice Chairman Engr. Queen Uche Chigbo among others.
Nigerian Institution of Safety Engineers (NISafetyE) has urged Nigerians to prioritise safety practices in their daily activities.
This call was made by Engr. Andrew Abanum, National Chairman, Nigerian Institute of of Safety Engineers (NISafetyE) during the investiture of Engr. Spencer Itive in Effurun, Uvwie Local Government Area of Delta State.
Engr. Itive is the fourth substantive Chairman of the Delta chapter of the NISafetyE, an arm of the Nigerian Society of Engineers.
Engr. Abanum, in his goodwill message said that the call to imbibe safety culture at all time would help build a safer and more secure society.
The theme of the event was: “Engineering Safety for a Secure Nigeria: Empowering Professionals, Ensuring Nationwide Resilience,”.
The keynote speaker,
Engr. Jonathan David emphasised the importance of strengthening safety culture and professional collaboration in engineering practice.
Engr. David, Director, The Maintenance Institute Africa, said safety engineering was not just an industrial requirement but a national duty, “when we protect lives”.
He said that the responsibility placed on engineers and safety professionals was profound, noting that when we protect lives, we protect Nigeria’s future.
According to Engr. David, “the best way to predict the future is to create it; in the same spirit, the future safety of Nigeria’s industries will not happen by accident.
“It will be engineered deliberately by the professionals and every life protected by our vigilance strengthens the nation itself”.
The keynote speaker, however, said that safety was the bedrock of engineering and achieving it was everyone’s business.
In his acceptance speech, Mr Itive, pledged to build strong partnerships with industries, government agencies and communities to promote safety awareness and compliance across the state.
Engr. Itive said that the safety body would collaborate with regulatory agencies to ensure adherence to safety standards.
He added that the Institution would initiate community-based safety campaigns through practical training programmes at motor parks, marketplaces, airports and jetties.
Highlights of the event was the presentation of awards to members of the Institute and government officials in recognition of their contributions to safety development and professional excellence.
In attendance were: Prof. Rim-Rukeh Akpofure, immediate past Vice Chancellor of the Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun (FUPRE), Engr. Benjamin Esi, Chairman, Nigerian Society of Engineers, Warri branch represented by the Vice Chairman Engr. Queen Uche Chigbo among others.
