The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) has called for collaboration with professionals in the public and private sectors to ensure sustainable building and construction practices in the country.
Director-General of SON, Dr Ifeanyi Okeke, made the call while introducing the forthcoming national conference on the building sector, scheduled for November 12th at the NAF Conference Center in Abuja.
The conference which has: “Adherence to Standard Practices: Bedrock of Sustainable Development in the Building Sector,” as theme, aims to bring together key stakeholders to reposition the building sector for safety, growth, and sustainability.
A statement signed by Director Public Relations Department, SON, Mrs Foluso Bolaji, explained that the theme was apt to support the nation’s economic growth
Dr. Okeke emphasized the importance of active participation from professionals and stakeholders, as their expertise and insights are crucial in addressing the challenges and recurrent issues in the building sector.
Effective collaboration among stakeholders and operators in the building sector will encourage increased investment for economic growth. This aligns with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, which focuses on providing affordable, quality, and safe housing for all, stimulating economic growth, and creating job opportunities in the housing sector.
He said listed the objectives to include, repositioning the building sector for safety, growth, sustainability and fostering effective collaboration among stakeholders and operators.
Others are to encourage increased investment for economic growth to align with President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope agenda on housing.
By working together, professionals and stakeholders can contribute to the development of sustainable building and construction practices in Nigeria, ultimately benefiting the country’s economy and citizens he added.
