The Nigerian Institution of Civil Engineers (NICE) has conferred its Fellowship award on Gov. Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State in recognition of his contributions to infrastructure development and engineering excellence.
This is contained in a statement issued by the governor’s spokesperson, Mr. Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, on Thursday in Kano.
The statement said the award was presented during the Institution’s two-day Annual Conference and General Meeting held in Kano, which brought together civil engineering professionals from across the country to discuss innovative solutions to Nigeria’s infrastructure challenges.
It quoted the National Chairman of NICE, Engr. Otunba Ajanaku, as commending Yusuf for his commitment to infrastructure renewal and urban development in Kano.
Ajanaku described the governor as “a leader who has turned Kano into the biggest construction yard in Nigeria through people-oriented projects and visionary engineering leadership.”
In his response, Yusuf thanked the Institution for the recognition and reiterated his administration’s commitment to maintaining engineering standards in all infrastructure projects across the state.
He said the award would further encourage his government to intensify efforts in delivering quality roads, bridges, schools, hospitals, and other essential facilities to improve the living conditions of Kano residents.
The governor also pledged continued collaboration with professional bodies like NICE to promote transparency, accountability, and technical excellence in project execution.
