An evaluation of the role of engineering and infrastructure in national development
Department of Quantity Surveying, Akanu Ibiam Federal Polytechnic, Unwana Ebonyi State.
Review Article
World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews, 2021, 12(03), 602–611
Article DOI: 10.30574/wjarr.2021.12.3.0737
Publication history:
Received on 22 November 2021; revised on 29 December 2021; accepted on 31 December 2021
Abstract:
The clamour for engineering and infrastructure in national development in all spheres of development is more in the developed nations but the responsibility is no less for the developing economies/nations. A lot of effort has been made in sustaining engineering and infrastructural development in Nigeria; still there are more deficiencies in the formalization. Therefore this paper contributes to effort of formalizing the role it play in the national development. The sources of data were mainly on secondary source which rely on much of literature review and the analysis was analytical. The finding reveals the role of engineering and infrastructure in national development and its sustainability. It also state that institution should be established to set a clear plans and rule for service provision, regulate and monitor service quality, coordinate engineering and infrastructural project efficiently and equitably in maintenance of the existing infrastructure. The paper concludes that the government is encouraged to show more commitment to engineering and infrastructure development than ever. It also states that good quality engineering and infrastructure is necessary to avoid bottlenecks and services disruption and to support a range of importance activities in the economy. It was recommended that government should ensure that the standard and policies relating to infrastructural development are addressed and handled holistically. And that effective evaluation of contracts, consulting and construction services of the required professionals should be put in place for proper implementation.
Keywords:
Development; Engineering; Infrastructure; National; Sustainability
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