Graduates of civil engineering in Cross River state may not need to look for employment after their years of studies as Governor Ben Ayade has offered automatic employment to all indigenous professionals irrespective of their year of graduation.

The Governor made the pronouncement while receiving the national chairman, institution of civil engineers, Andem Ekpo-Bassey alongside members of the organizing committee of the 16th annual general meeting of the association.

Ayade directed the affected persons to immediately submit their curriculum vitae (CV) at the state civil service commission, for schedule of interview.

Governor Ayade who was also inducted as an honorary fellow of the institution by the national chairman lamented the ill treatments members of the institution have received in nigeria, noting that civil engineers plays a very cardinal role in the progress of any nation and as such, must be treated with dignity.

Earlier, the chairman of the planning committee of the Nigerian institution of civil engineers, Godwin Akeke, explained that the event was coming to Calabar for the first time as the state's investments in both the super highway and deep seaport are in need of engineers.

Governor Ayade while pledging his government’s support said there could be no growth and development or civilization without infrastructure, emphasizing that there is no infrastructure without civil engineering.

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