About Us
Association of Tunnelling Operators of Nigeria (CAC/IT/NO 88526)
About NTA
The idea setting up a dedicated association to bridge the lack of awareness and knowledge of Tunnelling and underground space use in Nigeria was first conceived by an Engineering student on state scholarship in the United Kingdom.
Nigeria Tunnelling Association(NTA), registered as the Association of Tunnelling Operators of Nigeria (CAC/IT/NO 88526), is the dedicated organization responsible for the promotion and advancement of the effective use of the underground space in Nigeria.
Nigeria through Nigeria Tunnelling Association was adopted as the 74th Member Nation of the International Tunnelling and Underground Space Association, which has a consultative status with the United Nations.
Nigeria Tunnelling Association is a Non- Governmental, Non- Profit Making Organization set up to promote the use of the Underground Space in Nigeria
Nigeria Tunnelling Association is focused on Knowledge and experience-based leveraging on over a century worth of Global case studies for the advocacy and effective development of Tunnelling and Underground Space related infrastructure in Nigeria.
The potential for the tunnelling industry is vast, especially for developing countries with fast emerging cities with surface challenges to which tunnelling and underground space use can solve - Prof. Jinxiu(Jenny) Yan, ITA President 2019 - 2022
"Development of key infrastructure like the Mambilla Hydropower project will benefit significantly from the Legacy initiatives of Nigeria Tunnelling Association". Engr Imo Ekpo, Independent Consultant to the Federal Government on Mambilla Hydro Power project & Member Board of Trustees Nigeria Tunnelling Association
The Tunnelling and Underground Space initiative will allow our cities in Nigeria to evolve more sustainably. Arc Bamidele Falako, Built Environment Expert and Member Board of Trustees Nigeria Tunnelling Association
The International Tunnelling and Underground Space Association been the foremost International body for the promotion of Tunnelling and Underground Space use is proud to partner with Nigeria Tunnelling Association - Executive Director (International Tunnelling and Underground Space Association)
Nigeria through Nigeria Tunnelling Association seems to be ticking all the necessary boxes in terms of preparing itself for interest from the international tunnelling community as the opportunities for Tunnelling and Underground space use gets even more obvious "- Director Editorial , Tunnelling Journal
Our Team
The quest to deliver excellent outcomes starts with constituting a team with great minds and defined focus. We come from a diverse set of experiences and backgrounds; this uniqueness represents our mutual passion for tunnelling in Nigeria. We pride ourselves on our integrated, strategic approach that guarantees the profound results we deliver.
Engr Abidemi Agwor , R.Engr
President , Executive Council /Chairman Advisory Board
Arc. Oluseun Ogunleye
Executive Council Member, Committee on Stakeholder Engagement/ Coordinator Think Deep Naija
Engr. GIMBA, Haruna Ladan MNSE R.Engr
Executive Council Member , Chairman Conferenece Planning Committee
Stephen Agwu
Executive Council Member , Committee on Strategy and Planning /Finance
Mr Sodiq Adegbite
Executive Council Member , Committee on Education & Trainning
Ann-Marie Prekebena
Executive Council Member, Secretariat & Organisational Compliance