NIQS to Review Constitution, Invest in Property, Train Members, Says New President, Bashir.Kano State Government congratulates him

Bennett Oghifo

The new President of the Nigerian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (NIQS), Dr. Aminu M. Bashir has set priority programmes for the National Executive Council (NEC 2025 – 2027) under his leadership.

This is just as the Kano State Government congratulated Dr. Bashir on his investiture as 28th President of NIQS.

The Institute, he said, will conduct intensive training of members by developing sector specific training pathways to enhance their proficiency in Cost Management of MEP/HVAC, Highways & Rail Infrastructure, Marine & Coastal works, Oil & Gas. Execute MOUs with specialist firms for internships of their YQSF members across the country.

He said to boost the Institute’s finance, “we shall increase our asset base by investing in landed properties and projects that will generate a stream of income for our Institute in an economically viable location with appreciable value.”

There will be a review of the Institure’s constitution. “The NEC will constitute a CRCC with membership from various geopolitical zones of the country to consult members and receive input on aspects of the NIQS Constitution that need to be reviewed. This is to ensure inclusiveness, sensitivity in our diversity, technological advancements, modern and proven approaches of corporate governance and sustainable growth for the Institute and its esteemed members,” he said.

The exco will “Develop a coordinated advocacy, collaboration and marketing strategy that projects the NIQS brand across major Government MDAs, regulators and corporate organisations, ensuring consistent visibility and unlocking employment and consultancy opportunities for members in both public and private organisations.”

They will revitalise the Secretariat’s human/IT & energy resource.

“This will involve a secretariat audit to review the precise needs of the Institute, including recruitment to fill vacant offices, the digitalization of all the Institute’s operations, and the provision of a monthly secretariat update. Additionally, it will include a unified NIQS Member portal and a policy consultation portal on the NIQS website. Provision of alternative solar energy for reduction in running costs of the Secretariat.”

Also to be reviewed is the Institute’s strategic action plan, and others. “We shall conclude the review of the strategic action plan and consider other corporate documents in the light of the best international practices and changing needs of the industry and market expectations, he said.

He said they will “Revive and consolidate the gains of our rebranding project by aligning all marketing and corporate affairs initiatives with the institute’s to be reviewed strategic action plan, ensuring continuity, professionalism, and long-term visibility.”

He said the cost databank project initiated by past administrations of the Institute will be reinvigorated, funded and fully supported to actualisation. This will aid cost planning, budgeting and monitoring of capital projects by end-users.

The QS academy, he said will be supported to provide bespoke training modules for members and other interests groups specialisation in various competencies such as digital cost management, data analytics, sustainability & green buildings (carbon Assessment & energy audit). This will further boost the revenue base of the Institute.

To enhance visibility, marketing and attracting best talents into the profession, the Institute will introduce an award for the Best Graduating QS Student in tertiary institutions across the six geopolitical zones of the country.

“We shall support and encourage our members in academia in the publication of articles in high impact international journals or attendance of conferences to present ground-breaking research in various subject areas of the profession.”

They will explore new reciprocity agreements and leverage on all existing ones to export QS talents, thereby creating more job opportunities and foreign exchange earnings for the country.

“We shall continuously engage, appreciate and recognize our past leaders and elders at various levels of the Institute for their services and contribution to the Institute. This will provide lessons learnt from history for charting a better tomorrow.”

He appreciated the Contributions of Past Presidents & Incorporated Trustees in bringing the Institute to its present state, “special and invaluable thanks to the IPP, QS Kene C. Nzekwe FNIQS, special guests (DSP & H.E. Kano State Gov), MHORs QS Yusuf Umar Datti & Rt Hon Speaker JGSHA, investiture speaker, chairman of the occasion, HRH Turakin Ringim, Chairman HNLCA & Board Member, Tetfund, Alh Turaki Ibrahim, IPP WFEAO Engr M B Shehu FNSE, QS Humphrey Amegadoe GHIS, seniors in the profession, distinguished colleagues, esteemed friends from far and near, my invaluable students, well-wishers and my dearest family members.”

Kano State has congratulated Aminu M. Bashir on his investiture as 28th President of NIQS.

A statement by Kano State Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya said, “The Kano State Government, under the able leadership of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, heartily felicitates with QS Dr. Aminu M. Bashir on his emergence and investiture as the 28th President of the esteemed Nigerian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (NIQS).

“Dr. Bashir’s emergence, as the first Kano indigene to lead this foremost national professional body, is both historic and heartwarming. It is a moment of pride and celebration for all well-meaning citizens of the state.

“His election as President of the NIQS stands as a testament to his professionalism, dedication, and outstanding contributions to the development of the quantity surveying profession and humanity at large.

“The State Government notes with delight that the investiture ceremony, held over the weekend in Abuja, was graced by a distinguished gathering of professionals from various engineering and allied fields, alongside key representatives from government institutions and corporate organizations.
“Dr. Bashir, who brings decades of experience in the quantity surveying profession, has distinguished himself as a practitioner of great integrity, with an unwavering commitment to excellence, mentorship, and community service.

“The State Government is confident that the new President of the NIQS will bring innovation, purposeful leadership, and renewed energy to the institute, and will steer it to greater heights.

“On behalf of the Government and people of Kano State, we urge Dr. Bashir to continue upholding the values of professionalism, integrity, and patriotism in the discharge of his responsibilities.

“The Kano State Government remains committed to supporting all its citizens in maximizing their potential and attaining the highest levels of professional achievement.”