NISE to Partner Regulatory Agencies in Ensuring Adherence to Safety Standards in Delta

Sylvester Idowu in Warri

The Nigerian Institution of Safety Engineers (NISE) has said it would collaborate with regulatory agencies to ensure adherence to safety standards in Delta State.

Delta State chairman of NISE, Engr Spencer Itive, made the disclosure yesterday during his investiture as the fourth substantive Chairman of the Delta chapter, an arm of the Nigerian Society of Engineers.

Itive, in his acceptance speech at the event held at Effurun in Uvwie Local Government Area of the state, also pledged to build strong partnerships with industries, government agencies and communities to promote safety awareness and compliance across the state.

He said the Institution, an arm of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) would initiate community-based safety campaigns through practical training programmes at motor parks, marketplaces, airports and jetties.

The National Chairman of NISE, Engr Andrew Abanum, in his goodwill message, urged Nigerians to prioritise safety practices in their daily activities.

He stated 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 guest speaker, Engr. Jonathan David, emphasised the importance of strengthening safety culture and professional collaboration in engineering practice.

David who is a Director, The Maintenance Institute Africa, said safety engineering was not just an industrial requirement but a national duty, “when we protect lives”.

He said the responsibility placed on engineers and safety professionals was profound, noting that when “we protect lives, we protect Nigeria’s future”.

“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,” he said.

The keynote speaker, however, said that safety was the bedrock of engineering and achieving it was everyone’s business.

The highlight of the event was presentation of awards to members of the Institution and government officials in recognition of their contributions to safety development and professional excellence.

In attendance were former Vice Chancellor of the Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun (FUPRE), Prof. Rim-Rukeh Akpofure, Chairman, Nigerian Society of Engineers, Warri branch Engr. Benjamin Esi who was represented by the Vice Chairman Engr. Queen Uche Chigbo.

Other dignitaries were former Deputy Vice Chancellor of FUPRE, Prof. Godswill Ofualagba, Manager, FAAN, Osubi Airport, Chief Winston Egwuatu, First Professor of Climate change, Prof. Gerald Okeke and Director, Peacelyn Schools, Engr Lovelyn Ejoh.