The Department of Building, Faculty of Environmental Sciences, Niger Delta University, in Bayelsa, on Friday inducted its pioneer set into the Nigerian Institute of Building.
The ceremony which took place in the institution, is with the theme: Building the Future; Innovating, Integrating and Inspiring in the Construction 4. Era.
In his address, Dr Christopher Belonwu, Acting Head of Department (HOD) Building, described the occasion as a day of fulfilment, reflection and profound joy.
Belonwu noted the university was committed to raising competent ethical and industry-ready building professionals, who would contribute meaningfully to national development and global best practices in the built environment.
"As head of department, witnessing the induction of our graduates into the graduate cadre of the Nigerian Institute of Building, gives me joy.
“The Department of Building was officially kicked off in the 2019/2020 academic session with a clear vision.
"Like every worthwhile venture, the journey was not without challenges. We started with modest facilities, high expectations and an unshakable belief in what the department could become. Today that belief has been validated.
"This induction ceremony marks the fruition of years of hard work, resilience and determination by our students who dared to dream, our lecturers who laboured tirelessly to impart knowledge and character and the university management, whose support made this dream sustainable.
"To our pioneer graduates and those who have followed, you are not just a product of this department; you are its ambassadors, proof of concept and living legacy,” he stated.
According to him, being inducted into the graduate cadre of the Nigerian Institute of Building is more than a ceremonial rite.
He noted that it was a formal recognition of the readiness of the inductees to take their places in the professional community of builders.
"It signifies that you have met the academic and ethical thresholds required to begin your professional journey. With this honour comes responsibility.
"It is your responsibility to uphold the standard of the profession, to practice with integrity and to continuously develop yourselves in knowledge and skill," he said.
He urged them not to see today as the end of their journey, rather, the beginning of a greater one and commit themselves to lifelong learning, seek mentorship and embrace innovation and uphold ethics above convenience.
On his part, the Vice Chancellor of the university, Prof. Allen Agih, described the occasion as important, having produced the first set of builders of the institution.
The vice chancellor who was represented by Prof. Sylvester Ebibai, Dean Faculty of Environmental Sciences, noted that the university was operating with global best practices, in line with the accreditation of the course.
He commended the lecturers, the professional bodies and the students who were all set to soar as builders.
Ebibai urged the inductees to ensure they grow on the job.
In his remarks, Abimbola Kolade, President Nigerian Institute of Building (NIOB) represented by Mr Ahmed Baba Ahmed, former Chairman NIOB Bayelsa chapter, commended NDU for the training of the students and the knowledge gained as graduates inducted into the Nigerian Institute of Building.
He urged them to be at their best in the building profession, and also to go for innovation, research to always checkmate and develop themselves to progress in the profession and to always attend NIOB events to gain more knowledge.
In his speech Mr Akinola Bammeka, former National Publicity Secretary of NIOB, said that there are a lot of opportunities in the building industry.
He said for one to go far there must be a force applied, that the amount of force matters to them to go far in their profession and must be focused, and avoid whatever that will hold them back in developing them
selves.
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