By Kingsley Adegboye

Professionals under the aegis of Association of Professional Bodies of Nigeria, APBN, have identified the role of professionals in nation building as crucial, adding that to achieve the task of nation building professionals must imbibe the values that foster and promote nation building while avoiding and controlling all the militating challenges.

Delivering the public lecture at the 1st Annual Public Lecture/Awards in Lagos organised by the Lagos State chapter of APBN, the guest speaker, Mr. Uju Ogubunka, a fellow of Chartered Institute of Bankers said each professional should make personal decision and resolve to commit to contributing to nation building with or without the next person to him, pointing out that if all professionals abide by their professional codes of ethics and conduct, utilize their knowledge, skills and competencies, the collective approach and commitment to nation building can make the task lighter and perhaps, exciting.

He further noted that professionals must be involved in the articulation of national vision and plans, implementation of national programmes and projects efficiently in the quest for nation building.

According to him, the role of professionals in nation building also include analysis, evaluating, discovering and pointing out gaps as well as proffering objective and well informed solution options on national issues, adding that supporting public and private sector projects and activities that are aimed at building the nation is equally a function of professionals.

‘’Practicing and promoting maintenance culture in and outside the home, complying with laws and regulations, practicing and promoting sustainable environment, creating public awareness and enlightenment are the roles of professionals in nation building. They are als