Cost Engineers Advocate for Waste Reduction in Nigeria

The Institute of Appraisal Cost Engineers, a division of the Nigerian Society of Engineers, held its 2026 National Technical Conference in Maitama, Abuja, where members called for the mainstream adoption of cost engineering practices across Nigeria's public and private sectors. The conference, themed "Engineering Valuation: Cost Engineering as an Economic Solution," aimed to address waste reduction and improve project delivery to achieve long-term value from infrastructure investments.

Bello Kwalli was inaugurated as the new national chairman, succeeding Ik Iwenofu, who completed two consecutive terms. Kwalli pledged to strengthen the institute's strategic partnerships to enhance Nigeria's economic development and improve professional standards.

The institute, established in 2003 and a member of the International Cost Engineering Council since 2008, aims to promote cost engineering practices and provide a structured framework for efficient waste reduction and budget control in project delivery.