By Jabiru Hassan
The Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) has conferred an Honorary Fellowship on the Minister of State for Works, Bello Muhammad Goronyo, in recognition of his contributions to national engineering advancement and infrastructural development.The award, one of the highest honours bestowed by the professional body, was presented during the opening session of the NSE International Engineering Conference held at the International Conference Centre, University of Ibadan.According to a letter issued by the NSE Council, Goronyo was deemed deserving of the fellowship—designated as Fellowship Number HF0043—for his “immense contributions to the promotion of engineering and national development.”
NSE leaders at the event commended the minister for his sustained commitment to infrastructure renewal, urban modernization, and reforms across the construction and transportation sectors. They highlighted that such efforts have significantly contributed to improving the quality of public works nationwide.Participants at the conference also acknowledged the Federal Government’s recent initiatives aimed at enhancing road standards, strengthening maintenance culture, and building a more competent engineering workforce. These reforms, they noted, align with national development priorities and the push for modern infrastructure.In his remarks, Goronyo congratulated the Society for successfully hosting the international conference and expressed appreciation for the recognition. He encouraged Nigerian engineers to continuously embrace emerging technologies, explore innovative solutions, and pursue strategic partnerships capable of raising the nation’s engineering capacity to global standards.The minister further reiterated the ministry’s readiness to collaborate with professional bodies, research institutions, and private-sector stakeholders to drive sustainable development across Nigeria’s infrastructural landscape.
