The Federal Ministry of Works has kicked off its 30th National Council on Works (NCW) on Monday, 3rd November 2025, to chart a new course for sustainable, transparent, and impactful public works, across Nigeria.
The 5-day event, which commenced on Monday with the theme “Discipline, Transparency, and Innovation in Engineering Practice,” is to last till Friday, 6th November at the Adetiloye Hall, Trade Fair Complex, Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State.
The day commenced with a Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) briefing by Engr. Adebudo Friday, who sensitised participants on safety protocols within the hall, environmental considerations around the venue, and precautionary measures to ensure a safe and orderly event.
It was followed by a Welcome Address by the Director of Civil Engineering, Ekiti State Ministry of Works, Engr. B.J. Oke, who expressed delight at hosting delegates in the “Land of Honour and Integrity” and reaffirmed the state’s commitment to supporting national infrastructure development.
Engineer Oke also presided over the Meeting of Directors, which featured discussions on administrative and procedural matters, ahead of the Plenary Sessions.
The Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Works, Engr. Olufunsho Adebiyi, expressed appreciation to the Governor of Ekiti State, Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji, for hosting the milestone event and the warm hospitality extended to delegates.
He lauded the Minister of Works, Sen. (Engr.) David Umahi, and the Minister of State for Works, Bello Goronyo, for their exceptional leadership and untiring commitment to improving the nation’s road network, ensuring transparency in project implementation, management, and upholding professional standards in engineering practice.
According to the statement released by the Ministry, as the Perm Sec disclosed that approximately 95% of Nigerians rely on road transport for their movement and the transportation of goods and services, across the country.
He explained that despite the development of other modes of transportation such as rail, air and water, road transport remains the dominant means of mobility-a situation that places enormous pressure on the nation’s road infrastructure. 
“The resultant effect is heavy traffic volume and rapid deterioration of our pavements caused by heavy-duty vehicles and cargo movements,” he added.
Engr. Adebiyi reaffirmed the Ministry’s commitment to promoting ethical standards, transparency in project delivery, and the adoption of modern technologies to drive sustainability.
He stressed that the theme of the Meeting underscores the Federal Government’s resolve to entrench integrity, accountability, and creativity in infrastructure management and delivery.
Speaking earlier, the Director of Planning, Research and Statistics (PRS), Federal Ministry of Works, Mrs. Emily Osunde, described the meeting as a veritable platform for policy and coordination.
He emphasized that discipline, transparency, and innovation are essential to the integrity and progress of Nigeria’s works sector.
The first Technical Session on Memoranda, organised under Thematic Groups, was co-chaired by key Directors from the Federal Ministry of Works.
Which includes the Director, Highways (Construction and Rehabilitation), Engr. Clement Ogbuagu, Director, Highways (Planning and Development), Engr. U.B. Ekong, Director, Highways (Materials, Geotechnics and Quality Control), Engr. Emenoge Rugba and Director, Highways (Minister’s Office), Engr. David Yiltong.
The 30th NCW, tagged “Ekiti 2025,” continues tomorrow with active participation from Commissioners of Works and Infrastructure Development, Permanent Secretaries, Directors, Engrs, Contractors, and other key Stakeholders from across the Federation.
It will focus on developing actionable strategies to strengthen engineering practice and enhance efficiency in public infrastructure delivery.
