The international trade association representing the infrastructure sector calls for peace and a chance to rebuild Ukraine and its people’s lives.
Dr Nelson Ogunshakin OBE, chief executive of FIDIC, has expressed sadness for the people of Ukraine, condemned the Russian invasion, and hopes the international community can soon help Ukraine to recover.
Dr Ogunshakin said: “It is with the greatest sadness and deep concern for the people of the Ukraine that we have observed the Russian government’s military action in Ukraine.”
“This war is causing death and injury to the people of Ukraine as well as trauma, family separation and homelessness for many of its citizens and the destruction of peoples’ homes and their livelihoods. The Russian military invasion will also damage the critical infrastructure on which the people of Ukraine and its economy rely.”
Many across industry have taken action following the invasion, providing funding, withdrawing from Russia and condemning what has happened. Dr Ogunshakin added his voice to theirs, and turned attentions to the hope that lives and the nation’s infrastructure can start to be rebuilt soon.
“FIDIC totally condemns this action by Russia against Ukraine and calls for the immediate cessation of this war. Such military action is totally contrary to FIDIC’s objectives and the values our members stand for and uphold. We express our complete solidarity with Ukraine’s people and all those who are suffering from this totally unacceptable war.”
“We hope and pray for the people of Ukraine and hope that hostilities will end immediately, so that the country can move forward with the help of the international community as it rebuilds its shattered infrastructure and people’s lives.
Dr Ogunshakin has also said that the focus right now, must be on the humanitarian aid operations underway.
