By Adenike Lucas

The Nigerian Academy Of Engineering, NAE held an induction ceremony of officers at the Presidential Villa, today (November 29)

At the event, President Muhammadu Buhari was conferred with the title of Grand Patron by the President of the Academy, Mrs. Joanna Maduka.

Nigeria’s 15th President who served as Petroleum Commissioner, to the PTF, spoke highly of the body established for engineers.

In a tweet, President Buhari said, “I have a lot of respect for Nigerian Engineers, having worked with them over the years, from my time as Petroleum Commissioner, to the PTF.

“Every time and anywhere I’ve served in Nigeria, we found it efficient and cost-effective to use Nigerian engineers. They’re very competent.”