The Federal Government of Nigeria, through the Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology, has expressed readiness to partner with the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) on several strategic fronts, including the establishment of a Joint Working Committee to serve as a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) for innovation-driven and youth-focused initiatives. This SPV will coordinate collaborative efforts in renewable energy, artificial intelligence, Engineering innovation, and youth capacity development.
This commitment was made known by the Honourable Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Chief Uche Geoffrey Nnaji, during a courtesy visit by the NSE President, Engr. Margaret Aina Oguntala, FNSE, who led a high-powered delegation to his office in Abuja on Wednesday, July 16, 2025. The visit was part of NSE’s ongoing stakeholder engagement strategy aimed at advancing Engineering-led national transformation and technological progress.
In her remarks, NSE President presented Society’s five-point strategic agenda, which includes: Membership Development and Capacity Building; Strengthening Academia-Industry-Government Linkages; Global Engineering Relations; Institutional Reforms and Governance, and Community Impact and Youth Empowerment.
She further emphasized NSE’s commitment to grassroots STEM education, the revival of JETS Clubs across schools, and the creation of innovation platforms to nurture young Engineering minds and inspire the next generation of problem-solvers.
The engagement also featured technical updates from key government agencies. Engr. Dr. Mustapha Abdullahi, FNSE, Director-General of the Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN), shared progress reports on pilot projects in green hydrogen, solar water heating, and wind energy, as well as the planned Barefoot Renewable Energy College in Kogi State.
In addition, Dr. Mathew Olamide Adepoju, Director-General of the National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA), announced the upcoming second phase of AI Academy and a Renewable Energy Skills Acquisition Programme, both aimed at building Nigeria’s technical talent in future-relevant technologies.
As part of the strategic visit, the Honourable Minister also promised to partner with, support, and participate in the NSE’s 2025 International Engineering Conference, scheduled to hold in Ibadan, Oyo State, from December 1–5, 2025. He commended the theme of the conference — “Engineering Innovation for a Sustainable Blue Economy” — as timely and aligned with national goals for technological innovation and economic diversification.
This landmark engagement underscores NSE’s unwavering commitment to Engineering excellence, youth empowerment, and institutional synergy as catalysts for Nigeria’s sustainable development through innovation, science, and technology.
SOURCE : IN HOUSE
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