From Douglas Blessing, Port Harcourt
Mr. Johnbull Amayaevbo has emerged as the new president of the Nigerian Institution of Estate Surveyors and Valuers (NIESV), therefore ascending as the 25th president of the institution.
Amayaevbo who was inaugurated alongside other executive committee members at the end of the NIESV 52nd annual conference in Port Harcourt, promised to take the Institution to a different level, anchored on the rule of law and order, while insisting that discipline would be the watchword.
He stated that his tenure will be predicated on four-point agenda of rebranding, research and development, capacity building and welfare of members.
According to him, “We will run our tenure based on law and order, with strict compliance to discipline. If you cannot substantiate any fact, there will be consequences for it.”
He revealed plans to roll out programmes and policies that will advance the cause of the Institution in diverse ways, whilst soliciting the support of all to succeed.
Earlier, the immediate past president of the institution, Mr Emma Wike gave an account of his stewardship for the past two years he held sway, saying it was a fulfilling experience.
He expressed delight that despite initial fears that election may not hold, it eventually held leading to the emergence of ESV Johnbull Amayaevbo.
According to him, “I came in unceremoniously (due to COVID-19 restrictions in 2020) and I was afraid I was going to leave unceremoniously. I thank God that the election eventually held.”
Wike was full of praises for his executive committee members, who he said worked in synergy to ensure greater success for the institution.
Said he: “I must commend my executive committee members who worked tirelessly in the past two years to ensure our noble institution achieved numerous landmarks. They were indeed a backbone of support and cooperation.”
Also speaking, former president of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Barr Okocha (SAN) commended the NIESV for their contributions to nation building and for providing employment.
He noted with pleasure the achievements of ESV Wike, who he said he had known for a long time and was not surprised at his glorious tenure.
The legal luminary urged the Surveyors and Valuers to continue to discharge their responsibilities with utmost sense of professionalism.
