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Imo Governor Tasks Engineers On Best Practices
Members of the Nigeria Society of Engineers have been challenged to live up to international best practices.
Chief Ikedi Ohakim, Imo State Governor who gave the charge urged them to do more work by designing projects for the country and apply the international best standards before thinking of immediate profit.
The governor while declaring o[emPolice clash with Iranian protesters Police clash with Iranian protesters Police clash with Iranian protesters the 42nd Annual Conference and General Meeting of the association at the Disney Hotel, Owerri reminded the group of several incidence of collapsed bridges, buildings, and short life span of tarred roads and urged them not to allow quacks among them discredit their profession.
In his keynote address, General Mohammadu Buhari (rtd). former head of State, expressed the belief that the development of aspirations of any country cannot be achieve without first developing an subsequently utilizing its human capital, saying that the theme of the conference “Engineering strategies for confronting the challenges of Global Economic Meltdown”, is important for a weak and volatile economy as Nigeria’s economic development strategy has remained tied to the high oil export revenue and foreign direct investment.
The former head of state therefore stressed the need for creating an enabling environment for professionals to operate and applauded professional bodies for their efforts in developing the country, stating that no country can develop without the contribution of its local professionals.
He therefore challenged Nigerian Engineers to remain knowledgeable at this age of rapid technological innovations for their survival.
The chairman of the NSE said that the association will continue to provide advice and counsel to the nation and develop a strategy for policy makers.
He advised all tiers of government in the country to stop patronising quacks by giving contracts to non engineers in the country.
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Kenyan Runners Dominate Berlin Marathons
Kenya made it a clean sweep at the Berlin Marathon with Sabastian Sawe winning the men’s race and Rosemary Wanjiru triumphing in the women’s.
Sawe finished in two hours, two minutes and 16 seconds to make it three wins in his first three marathons.
The 30-year-old, who was victorious at this year’s London Marathon, set a sizzling pace as he left the field behind and ran much of the race surrounded only by his pacesetters.
Japan’s Akasaki Akira came second after a powerful latter half of the race, finishing almost four minutes behind Sawe, while Ethiopia’s Chimdessa Debele followed in third.
“I did my best and I am happy for this performance,” said Sawe.
“I am so happy for this year. I felt well but you cannot change the weather. Next year will be better.”
Sawe had Kelvin Kiptum’s 2023 world record of 2:00:35 in his sights when he reached halfway in 1:00:12, but faded towards the end.
In the women’s race, Wanjiru sped away from the lead pack after 25 kilometers before finishing in 2:21:05.
Ethiopia’s Dera Dida followed three seconds behind Wanjiru, with Azmera Gebru, also of Ethiopia, coming third in 2:21:29.
Wanjiru’s time was 12 minutes slower than compatriot Ruth Chepng’etich’s world record of 2:09:56, which she set in Chicago in 2024.
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