Lagos State Trains 60 Engineers in Bridge and Road Construction Techniques

The Lagos State Ministry of Works and Infrastructure is boosting the abilities of engineers in bridge and road building. Starting Thursday, 60 engineers began a bridge construction course in Lagos, hosted by the Office of Infrastructure.

Held at Magodo’s Public Service Staff Development Centre, this three-day event titled “Bridge Building: From Theory to Practice” emphasizes hands-on learning to improve engineering skills.

According to NAN, the program covers design, building, and upkeep of bridges, taught by construction engineering pros.

Olufemi Daramola, adviser to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on infrastructure, mentioned that attendees come from various state engineering departments.

He highlighted that this training is part of a larger effort to advance infrastructure in Lagos and praised his predecessor, Engr Aramide Adeyoye, for her foundational work in this area.

Daramola encouraged participants to engage actively with the experts present to enrich their practical knowledge for future projects.

In his own words,

“The training is not just an event but a cornerstone in the state’s ongoing commitment towards enhancing infrastructure development.

“We have gathered experts and thought leaders in the field who will share their insights, experiences and cutting-edge techniques to enhance our technical skills and also empower us to implement these designs effectively in our day-to-day activities.

“I would like to acknowledge the contribution of my predecessor, Engr Aramide Adeyoye, under whose leadership a solid foundation was laid for development in the state Ministry of Works and Infrastructure. Her unwavering dedication and strategic initiatives have been instrumental,” Daramola said.

He urged the participants to listen attentively, ask questions, share perspectives, and tap into the wealth of experience of the resource persons.

“The knowledge you gain here will play a crucial role in shaping the future of our infrastructure projects and, by extension, the future of Lagos State. The emphasis on practical application is particularly noteworthy, as it allows engineers to gain valuable experience.

“Participants will be working on real-world projects, applying theoretical concepts to actual bridge-building scenarios,” the special adviser added.