EIZ official, Daina Kangwa seeks enhanced relations with infrastructure contractors
ENGINEERING Institute of Zambia (EIZ) aspiring presidential candidate Diana Kangwa has said she will lobby for the full involvement of the institute in various government projects so that they adequately offer professional advice and technical knowledge on how best to proceed with developmental infrastructure projects.
Ms Kangwa said many times, engineers were being blamed for poorly-done projects even when the EIZ was not consulted while in some cases, the advice of engineers was ignored by those in charge of the projects.
In an interview in Kitwe, Ms Kangwa said she had decided to aspire for the position of EIZ president because she has acquired enough knowledge, experience and above all, it was time for the men in the profession to test the quality leadership from women.
She said apart from lobbying for the full involvement of the EIZ in the projects which government may be carrying out, she will also seek to build on what the previous presidents had done.
“I am seeking to become the first EIZ female president and am looking for support from both my fellow women and the men so that I become the first female EIZ President. Once, I become the EIZ president, I will among other things lobby for the full involvement of the institute in various projects because, many are the times that engineers have been blamed for poor works even when they were not consulted or their advice was ignored.”
Ms Kangwa also said she will also lobby for the funds for equipping and upgrading Industrial Yards that would not only help in job creation, but also training grounds for youths in various engineering works that would help them become equipped in various sectors.
She said, properly funded and managed industrial Yards can contribute to economic recovery and national development.
Ms Kabwe has also urged engineering students to aspire to become captains of the industry who will be the architects of various quality pieces of works which will gain and hold the confidence of the local stakeholders.