Sites Visit: NSE, COREN Laud Progress on Yobe's Major Road, Stadium,Polytechnic Projects

A joint inspection team from the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), Damaturu Branch, and the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) has expressed satisfaction with the pace and quality of key projects being executed by the Federal and Yobe State Government in the state. 

The team visited three major sites in the state capital Tuesday on a routine quarterly oversight mission, vusited the ongoing expansion of the Potiskum-Maiduguri expressway, the construction of new facilities at the Federal Polytechnic Damaturu, and the comprehensive upgrade of the August 27th Stadium.

Briefing journalists after the tour, the Chairman of NSE Damaturu Branch, Engr. Mustapha Abdullahi, clarified that the visit was collaborative, not investigative. 

"Our purpose is not to investigate anyone,we are not the police.We are there to share ideas," he stated.

He explained that the exercise serves as a field training for young engineers and a platform for professional oversight. 

"We have young engineers with us whom we want to gain first-hand experience. We also have a team of senior professional engineers who can provide solutions.We offer recommendations where we see lapses, we are there to solve problems.

Engr. Abdullahi specifically highlighted the road expansion from 530 Fika Road to the Stadium roundabout, describing it as an excellent initiative that will boost economic activity and enhance regional connectivity upon completion.

At the August 27th Stadium, which is being modernized in phases to include new administrative blocks, grandstands, an indoor sports hall, and a players' complex, the NSE Chairman noted the project would have a very positive impact on the youth and will help reduce restiveness in the state.

Reacting to the inspection,the Area Manager for Triacta Nigeria, Mr. Fadi Abi Aad, overseeing the Potiskum-Maiduguri road expansion, welcomed the engineers' input.He revealed that 1.5km of the 6.6km project has been completed.

"Having these engineers involved with us is a great pleasure and they have added value.They are giving us more ideas and pointing out things that we may have missed," Aad said. 

He expressed hope to complete the project before the rainy season, ahead of the December deadline.

Similarly, at the Federal Polytechnic Damaturu, the team inspected an ongoing one-story classroom block and ongoing construction of Health Science Technology complex Funded by Federal Government.