Engr.Dr. Jang Chukwak Tanko, NICE National Chairman 


By Daniel Dauda, Jos


Nigeria Institution of Civil Engineers (NICE), a division of the Nigerian Society of Engineers have unveiled Engr.Dr. Jang Chukwak Tanko as their 17th national chairman.

Engr.Tanko, a former deputy national chairman of NICE takes over mantle of leadership from predecessor the 16th National Chairman of the association, Engr. Aishatu Aliyu Umar.

The investiture ceremony which held at Eliel Center, Jos, on Thursday had in attendance dignitaries both nationally and internationally.

The incoming NICE national chairman, Engr. Jang Chukwak Tanko Thanks members of the professional body for the confidence bestowed on them to serve, assured to consolidate on the gains of past administration.

He said his administration will focus priority on eight(8) policy thrust this includes; unity of purpose among members, harnessing of NICE license, professional development and capacity building,procurement of books and standard,encouragement of NICE chapters to be more vibrant and foster international relationships.


He enjoined all NICE members to join hands together and take the association to a greater height.

"The success of this administration can only be achieved with the collective effort of all and sundry as for our own case we are ready to serve", the chairman voiced out.

While congratulating the chairman and his executive members, Plateau State Governor Simon Lalong stated that the role of engineers cannot be over emphasize as far as nation building is concern.

Governor Lalong was represented at the epoch making investiture ceremony by Secretary to the Government of the state, Prof. Danladi Atu urged leaders and members of NICE to uphold the tenet of their professionalism.

Also speaking, chairman Plateau council of Chiefs and Emirs, Gbong Gwom Jos, HRH Da Jacob Gyang Buba charged the newly inaugurated executive members of members of NICE to always discharge equity, fairness and justice at all times.

The investiture ceremony also featured conferment of award to certain personalities as fellows of the Nigeria Institution of Civil Engineers respectively.