
- Position
- DG/CEO, NBRRI (Host)
- Country
- Nigeria
Engr. Professor Samson Duna is a distinguished civil engineering expert and the current Director-General/CEO of the Nigerian Building and Road Research Institute (NBRRI). He has a remarkable academic background, with degrees from reputable institutions, including Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University and Ahmadu Bello University. He specializes in structural engineering and has risen through the ranks to become a professor.
Engr. Duna is a registered engineer with COREN and a fellow of numerous professional bodies, including the Nigerian Institution of Civil Engineers, Nigerian Society of Engineers, and Academy of Natural Science and Engineering in Nigeria. He has made significant contributions to infrastructure development in Nigeria, designing, supervising, and constructing various projects across the country.
Engr. Duna has received numerous awards from professional bodies, NGOs, communities, and religious organizations. He is passionate about investigative engineering research, football, and youth development. He is also committed to community service and assisting the less privileged. Engr. Duna is happily married to Dr. Mrs. Agatha Samson, and they have children together. His impressive career and achievements make him a role model in the field of civil engineering.
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