October lecture is becoming a melting point of ideas, and a gathering of seasoned engineers/technocrats, where critical policy issues affecting the nation’s engineering and engineers are examined and put in perspective..... Isqil Najim
On October 4th
2012, the Federal Capital territory will host engineers across the federation
in this year’s October Lecture, to look into the nation’s water challenges and proffer
solutions. Eminent personalities will be in attendant which will have the Hon
Minister of Federal Capita Territory as the Special Guest of Honour. The theme
of this year’s: lecture will be delivered by Engr Kashim A. Ali, FNSE mni, a
former president of the Society. The theme is “Development of Water Infrastructure in Nigeria:
Challenges and prospects.”
Food and Agriculture
Organisation, FAO, earlier this year said that 48 countries, including Nigeria,
would face water shortage by 2025. This was revealed in Abuja during the
celebration of this year’s World Water Day.
Also, about one third
of the people in Africa lived in drought-prone areas. This figure is expected
to increase as a result of climate change and desertification. As population
increased, the demand for food and water was also growing, noted the FAO country
representative during the last Water Day celebration in Abuja.
Nigeria’s population,
according to the National Population Commission, has risen from 150 million to
168 million. The implication of this, according to Mr. Setshwaelo, FAO Country
representative, is that there will be a further pressure on available water
resources in the country. About 70 million Nigerians currently lack access to
potable water. Setshwaelo said, “The African Development Report of 2006 clearly
acknowledges that water can make great difference to Africa’s development if it
is managed well and used wisely.
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| Engr Shehu, NSE president |
While government efforts
in putting in place appropriate structures and framework to guide the use and
management of water resources are worth commendation, the Nigerian Society of Engineers, NSE, under the leadership of Engr Balarabe Shehu Musa, is dedicating this year October lecture to look into the water challenges
in the country.
If you are in Abuja
and environs, on October 4th 2012, book your seat in
advance. And if you are not within the vicinity, kindly book your flight in
advance and be part of this prestigious annual event.
It is worth observing
that NSE October lecture is becoming a melting pot of ideas, and a gathering of
seasoned engineers/technocrats, where critical policy issues affecting the
nation’s engineering and engineers are examined and put in perspective.
Engr Kashim A Ali is
a season engineer with enviable track records. He was the 26th
president of Nigerian Society of Engineers. On Thursday 4th October 2012,
the place to be is Shehu Musa Yar’adua Centre, Abuja. Come and let’s celebrate
our profession. Admission is free!
For more information
and further question email [email protected]
…Isqil Najim
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