By Paul Effiong, Abuja
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas has disclosed that the National Assembly would work towards strengthening the Public Procurement Act to ensure that only registered architects participate in government-funded projects.
This was contained in a statement yesterday signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Musa Krishi.
Reiterating the need for registered architects to handle projects, the speaker said the decision became necessary in view of the challenges highlighted by the Nigerian Institute of Architects, particularly the proliferation of unregistered practitioners, influx of foreign firms bypassing statutory partnerships and the underrepresentation of architects in public procurement and urban policy formulation.
“These issues undermine quality, safety and the cultural relevance of our built environment,” Speaker Abbas noted, adding that parliament is committed to creating an enabling environment for all professionals to thrive.