By Mashe Umaru Gwamna
The Nigerian Institute of Building (NIOB),has organized a continuous workshop for professional development for quality assurance managers under the National Skills Qualifications (NSQ) in the Nigeria.
The workshop was held recently in Abuja, Lagos and Port Harcourt Centers respectively.
The two days workshop was organised by the Artisans & Craftsmen Qualifications Awarding Board (A&CQAB) of the Nigerian Institute of Building (NIOB) as part of its oversight functions as an Awarding Body for the certification of construction trades in Nigeria.
Speaking in his welcome address, the Board Chairman, Bldr. Christopher Belonw, said participants at the workshop are expected to understanding the expectations of the awarding body for learners’ induction and support.
Belonw urged the participants to understand occupational expertise required by assessors and verifiers, in order to ensure quality and consistency of assessment of accredited qualifications.
He said recommended assessment methodology, are instruments of assessment and documentation are to be used for assessment.
The Chairman of Council of Registered Builders of Nigeria (CORBON),Bldr. Samson Opaluwah emphasised on the importance of National Skills Qualifications (NSQ) in getting competent workers for the construction sector.
“It is the way to go for Builders since the outcome of Learners assessment will impact the output of Builders.”
In his remarks, the former past president of institute Bldr. Kenneth Nduka, highlighted the importance of the workshop as part of the expectations for practice among Quality Assurance Managers and that it has generated a practice outlet for Builders. Therefore, he encouraged participants to be serious with the workshop since good practice will curtail poor quality delivery and building collapse in Nigeria.
A former President of the Institute and a member of the Artisans and Craftsmen Qualifications Awarding Board,Bldr. Kunle Awobodu, encouraged participants to be up and running in carrying out their activities as Quality Assurance Managers.
Meanwhile,the Chairman, College of Fellows, Bldr. Adebolanle Araba, noted the importance of discipline among Quality Assurance Managers in their practice.
Bldr. Araba, appreciated Berger Paints for making their Training Center available for the Lagos workshop.
