As QS Olusegun Ajanlekoko Stresses Cooperation and Collaboration Among Built Environment Professionals. The Quantity Surveyors Registration Board of Nigeria (QSRBN) has advocated for the establishment of a Building and Construction Commission to regulate the entry and exit of players in Nigeria’s construction industry.
This call was made by the President of QSRBN, QS Obafemi Onashile, during a recent Constructive Luncheon for Leadership in the Built Environment, organised by the Board in Abuja.
In his opening remarks, QS Onashile noted that the Nigerian construction industry currently operates with free entry and exit, lacking adequate regulations, qualifications, or experience-based monitoring systems. He proposed the creation of an independent and self-funding Building and Construction Commission or Corporation, made up of corporate bodies and distinguished professionals in the built environment. This body, he said, should function through the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development and the Ministry of Works.
Delivering the keynote address, Guest Speaker, QS Olusegun Ajanlekoko, presented a paper titled “Cooperation and Collaboration of Professionals in the Built Environment.” He emphasised the need for professionals in the sector to evolve with technological advancements.
According to him, “While what professionals used to do is receding, what they can now do is expanding rapidly due to technological adaptation.” He stressed the importance of collaborative tools such as Building Information Modelling (BIM), which enhances synergy among practitioners in the built environment.
In his remarks, the Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Arc. Ahmed Dangiwa, lauded the initiative and reiterated that the built environment plays a significant role in defining Nigeria’s economic progress and national identity. He warned against interdisciplinary rivalry, urging stakeholders to prioritise collaboration over competition.
Arc. Dangiwa further stated that the relevance of the industry goes beyond brick and mortar, noting that the built environment directly influences economic productivity, job creation, social stability, public health, and national security.
He concluded by stressing the importance of proper planning and efficient project delivery in maximising the sector’s impact on national development.
Ubong Usoro
