COURTESY VISIT ON THE MANAGING DIRECTOR(MD) LOWER BENUE RIVER BASIN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MAKURDI

On Friday the 23rd day of May, 2025, the Nigerian Society of Engineers Makurdi Branch led by the Chairman Engr. Phelim Ukeyima Manger, MNSE paid a courtesy visit on the Managing Director (MD), Lower Benue River Basin Development Authority, Engr. Terese Ninga, MNSE.

After the introductions, the Chairman on behalf of the Branch thanked the MD for granting the NSE Makurdi Branch permission to pay him a visit despite his tight schedules. He further felicitated with the MD on his well-deserved appointment while thanking the President and Commander – in – Chief of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR for finding a member of the Branch worthy of this exalted position. The Chairman assured the MD of the Branch’s total support to him at any time. The Branch has had a good relationship with Lower Benue and this visit seeks to re-establish it for mutual benefit.

Engr. Manger asked the MD for His support to the professional development of our members in Lower Benue in the area of sponsoring them to COREN Assembly and the NSE National Conference and AGM. Also, the Chairman requested for employment for Engineers.

The Chairman finally informed the MD that the Benue State Ministry of Works has established a Materials Testing Laboratory which will be of help to Lower Benue while also informing him of the Branch’s activities which includes the OGM, Games and 2025 Engineering Week that is coming up from 2nd to 6th June, 2025 and solicited for his support.

In his response, the MD began by thanking God and the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR for finding him worthy of the appointment. He also expressed appreciation to the NSE Makurdi for identifying with him.  The MD commended the Engineers for being industrious in keeping the economy of the nation running. Finaly, he promised to support NSE programs within his capacity.

The Director, Construction, Operations and Maintenance at Lower Benue Engr. Dr. V. J. Omale, FNSE also thanked the NSE for the visit and extended the apology from the Executive Director Engineering, Engr. Timothy Ogomola Okibe who was unavoidably absent.

The Chairman signed the Visitor’s Register after which there was photo session.

Over Eighteen Engineers attended the visit.

Engr. P. O. Akange, MNSE

Publicity Secretary

9 thoughts on “COURTESY VISIT ON THE MANAGING DIRECTOR(MD) LOWER BENUE RIVER BASIN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MAKURDI

  1. Well captured, PS. The visit was a right step in the right direction as a move by NSE Makurdi Branch, to keep tab with all engineering based organisations in the State for purposeful collaboration.

  2. This is very informative and inspiring. This opens a door to a higher level of collaboration. This is awesome NSE Makurdi Branch. well done and the MD congratulations once again.

  3. The visit was indeed commendable as this will foster strong relationship between NSE and it’s members in position opening more opportunities to provide assistance to the branch and members

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