NIQS FCT Chapter Marks 35th Anniversary with Energy Transition Summit


  By Genesis Ogiri

ABUJA - The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Chapter of the Nigerian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (NIQS) has marked its 35th anniversary with a two-day leadership summit and green economy workshop, bringing together industry stakeholders and students from Abuja University, Nile University and Baze University to examine the implications of Nigeria’s energy transition for sustainable infrastructure and the future of the construction industry.

The summit, held from October 14 to 15, 2026, was themed “Energy Transition, Sustainable Infrastructure and the Future of the Construction Industry: Repositioning the Quantity Surveyor for Nigeria’s Green Economy.” It provided a platform for professionals, academics and emerging practitioners to interrogate the policy, investment and technological considerations shaping the transition towards cleaner energy and environmentally sustainable development.

The FCT Chapter Chairman, Ahmed Usman Kankia, described the summit as impactful, explaining that its central objective was to examine shifts in Nigeria’s energy landscape and their potential to advance the green economy. He expressed appreciation to his organising team and the key speakers for their contributions, noting the importance of collective professional engagement in advancing the summit’s objectives.

The participation of students from Abuja University, Nile University and Baze University broadened the workshop’s reach, creating an opportunity for emerging professionals to engage with contemporary issues in energy policy, sustainable construction, infrastructure financing and quantity surveying practice. Their involvement also highlighted the importance of strengthening collaboration between academia and industry to prepare future professionals for the demands of a changing economic and environmental landscape.

The first day featured a presentation by Dr. Sadique Abdullahi, alongside other sessions examining leadership, innovation and sustainable economic development. His contribution enriched deliberations on the need to equip emerging leaders with the strategic competencies and professional knowledge required to navigate contemporary challenges and harness opportunities within Nigeria’s evolving economy.

Under the sub-theme “Policy, Governance and Energy Transition,” the first day’s proceedings examined industrial innovation, indigenous technology development and Nigeria’s renewable energy ambitions. Discussions also considered the role of the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) in promoting local technological capacity, renewable energy adoption, electric vehicles and industrial development, as well as the policy frameworks and investment opportunities required to advance the country’s energy transition.

Financing the transition also featured prominently, with participants examining public-private partnerships, green finance and infrastructure investment as potential mechanisms for mobilising capital for sustainable development. A panel discussion further explored the challenges of financing an inclusive energy transition and the role of built-environment professionals in supporting the delivery of resilient, cost-effective and environmentally responsible infrastructure.

The second day, organised around the sub-theme “Risk, Resilience and Future Practice,” featured presentations by Oluwatofarati David, Head of Product at DPanalysis with PBM, and Sunday A. Taro, a lecturer at Nile University and Associate Partner at Costpets Associate Ltd. Their contributions broadened discussions on leadership, innovation and emerging professional opportunities, offering participants perspectives on navigating Nigeria’s evolving economic landscape while advancing sustainable development.

Other areas of deliberation included occupational health, public safety and environmental risks across the energy transition value chain, as well as climate change, flooding and infrastructure resilience. Participants also examined the implications of electric vehicles, compressed natural gas, solar energy and battery systems for whole-life costing, highlighting the growing importance of quantity surveyors in cost management, risk assessment and the delivery of sustainable infrastructure projects.

The summit concluded with renewed emphasis on professional capacity development, technological adaptation and collaboration among industry practitioners, academic institutions and policymakers. As the NIQS FCT Chapter celebrates 35 years of professional service, the event underscored the need to strengthen the capacity of quantity surveyors to respond to emerging industry demands and contribute to Nigeria’s transition towards a resilient, resource-efficient and sustainable green economy.

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