Quantity surveyors in the country say they are satisfied with the giant strides being recorded in the development sector by the Fubara administration.

The President of the Nigerian Institute of Quantity Surveyors, Kene Nzekwe said in Port Harcourt that Governor Siminalayi Fubara has broken new grounds in the generation of internal revenue and the provision of infrastructure.

Nzekwe who led a delegation to Government House in Port Harcourt said efforts to provide good governance in Rivers by the State Government is remarkable.

“Since our arrival to Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nzekwe noted, “we have continued to enjoy the ambiance and tranquility of this beautiful city.

“The development and growth of any country or state is highly dependent on her level of infrastructure development and the commitment of the leadership to continue to ensure infrastructure delivery.

“To this end, I would like to use this occasion of our visit to commend His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Rivers State, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, for his laudable developmental strides such as the ongoing construction project of the Port Harcourt Ring Road.

“The magnitude of this project, traversing six local government areas of the State is a statement that the Governor desires that development quickly reaches every nook and cranny of the State.”

Nzekwe also said it is difficult to ignore what is taking place across the State in terms of the development of health and education infrastructure.

As he put it, “It is also difficult to miss the numerous road projects completed within this young administration, the funds channelled to health and education infrastructure, and the increase in internally generated revenue for the State.”

“These instances are all evidence of the commendable efforts of your government thus far.

“Your dexterity for economic diversity and inclusion through agriculture and foreign direct investment is worthy of note”, the leader of quantity surveyors in Nigeria said.

Governor Fubara in his reaction noted the  significant role that quantity surveyors are playing in the execution of cost effective projects that are being handled by the public sector.

He told the delegation of the Nigerian Institute of  Quantity Surveyors that his administration would continue to rely on their inputs in executing infrastructural projects in Rivers State.

Fubara told said that government would support the professional upgrade, retraining and certification of quantity surveyors who are working in the Rivers Civil Service.

He lauded the leadership and members of the institute for what he referred to as their quality services to the State and the nation, and urged them to continue to exhibit high level of professionalism and good ethical conduct in the discharge of their duties.

Governor Fubara assured that the Rivers State Government will at all times apply due diligence and engage professionals in the execution of projects, adding that with strict adherence to due processes, the State has recorded minimal failed projects.

The visit of the delegation came on the sidelines of the institute’s Annual General Meeting, tagged: “Garden City 2024”, and National Conference with the theme, “Strengthening the Quantity Surveying Practices and Processes for Growth and Sustainability in a Turbulent Economy”.