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The Nigerian Institute of Building (NIOB), Plateau State Chapter, in collaboration with the Department of Building, University of Jos, has successfully inducted a new set of graduates into its Graduate Membership Cadre.
The 6th Induction Ceremony, held at the Aliyu Akwe Doma Lecture Theatre, brought together academia, industry professionals, and stakeholders under the theme “Beyond Structures: Building Careers, Communities and Legacies.”
In his welcome address, Bldr. Prof. Jurbe Joseph Molwus, Head of the Department of Building, warmly received guests, inductees, and stakeholders to the 6th Induction Ceremony, describing the occasion as a defining moment for students transitioning into professional practice.
He commended the strong collaboration between the Nigerian Institute of Building and the University of Jos, noting that such partnerships continue to enhance academic standards and prepare graduates for the realities of the construction industry.
Prof. Molwus urged the inductees to uphold discipline, professionalism, and continuous learning, encouraging them to represent the institution with integrity as they begin their journey in the building profession.
Delivering his keynote address, Prof. Ezekiel Babatunde Ogunbode, an Associate Professor at the Federal University of Technology, Minna, charged the newly inducted graduates to approach the building profession with a mindset of innovation and responsibility.
He urged the inductees to embrace ethical leadership, sustainability, and active community engagement, stressing that the future of the construction industry depends on professionals who are both technically sound and socially conscious.
“You must position yourselves as professionals who are not only builders of structures but also drivers of innovation, sustainability, and ethical standards in the built environment,” he stated.
Dr. Ogunbode also highlighted the importance of adopting modern construction technologies such as Building Information Modeling (BIM), noting that such tools are essential in addressing Nigeria’s housing deficit and improving infrastructure delivery.
During the induction ceremony, the Chairman of the Nigerian Institute of Building Plateau State Chapter, Bldr. Grace Pam Wang, congratulated the newly inducted members and described their admission into the institute as a significant milestone in their professional journey.
She commended the University of Jos for producing competent graduates and urged the inductees to remain committed to excellence, professionalism, and continuous development in the building industry.
“As you begin this professional journey, you must uphold ethical standards, strive for higher membership grades, and contribute meaningfully to national development through responsible and safe building practices,” she stated.
The highlight of the event was the administration of the professional oath and the formal induction of the graduates into the institute by the President of NIOB, Daniel Abimbola Kolade, who was represented by Bldr. Kandi Chingle, National Treasurer.
The newly inducted members were presented with certificates, officially admitting them as Graduate Members (Grad. NIOB) with access to career opportunities in construction, consulting, and public service.
Awards were also presented to outstanding graduates in various courses within the department, with support from stakeholders and construction firms.
The ceremony also featured goodwill messages from university representatives and industry stakeholders, who highlighted the importance of collaboration between academia and professional bodies in strengthening the construction sector.
The inductees, primarily recent Building graduates from the University of Jos, now have access to career opportunities in construction, consulting, and public service, with clear pathways to full corporate membership and registration with the Council of Registered Builders of Nigeria (CORBON).
Signed:
Bldr. Shom Dazi, MNIOB
Publicity Secretary
NIOB Plateau State Chapter
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