Dedication, diligence and hard work they say is a sure path to success. Over the years, Engr. Prof. Samson Duna has been dedicated to his profession and service to humanity in general and this is now paying off. Starting his work experience as a Departmental Registration Officer at the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi, Duna\u2019s resilient nature, has seen him rise to the position of the Acting DG\/CEO of NBRRI.<\/p>\n
All his efforts did not go unnoticed as the Nigeria Institution of Civil Engineers (NICE) deemed it fit to honour him with the conferment of the prestigious award of a \u2018FELLOW\u2019. The award was presented on 31st<\/sup> January, 2019 at the investiture ceremony of the 16th<\/sup> National Convention of the Nigerian Institution of Civil Engineers held at the National Space Research and Development Agency, Airport Road, Abuja.<\/p>\n The event which has the theme: \u201cNew Trends in Civil Engineering Practice: A Podium for Employment Generation\u201d<\/strong> was graced by dignitaries and people of high mandate and were all warmly welcomed by the National Chairman of the Nigerian Institution of Civil Engineers, Engr. Mrs. Aishatu Aliyu Umar (FNSE, FNICE, FCIA, M. ASCE).<\/p>\n She expressed how happy she was to be formally inaugurating the executive committee as well as showcasing to the world the distinguished civil engineers that were bestowed with the mantle of leadership in the institution.<\/p>\n The NICE National chairman stated clearly\u00a0 her primary focus of ensuring unity, peace and progress for the institute and members of the institute and to achieve these, she stressed the need of \u00a0having\u00a0 a secretariat for the Institution, a revenue drive to enhance the financial status of the institution, NICE ventures limited, NICE properties, professional development, codes and standard, relationship with the Nigerian Society of Engineers, international affairs, state chapters, publicity and standing committees. All these will pave way for her and members of the institute to make great impacts on the institution.<\/p>\n She charged the executive committees to use their new positions to achieve the best minimal output and also assist the institution in the best possible way they can and the need for them to be more committed and creative in their act of service to the institution.<\/p>\n To the Awardees, she also advised them never to relent in their pursuit of knowledge, but rather they should put more efforts and strife harder till they are recognized globally. She reminded them of the tedious journey ahead and boosts their moral with the saying that with dedication and hard work, success is sure.<\/p>\n