WATCH THE VIDEO HERE President Bola Tinubu has announced the creation of the National Engineering and Innovation Fund at the 2024 International Engineering Conference, Exhibition, and Annual General Meeting of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) in Abuja aimed at developing engineering innovation and entrepreneurship in Nigeria. He is represented by the Minister of State for Works, Mr. Bello Goronyo who disclosed the theme of the conference as “Sustainable Engineering Solutions to Food Security and Climate Change,” stating the importance of leveraging engineering expertise to address critical national challenges. “I am proud to announce the establishment of the National Engineering and Innovation Fund. “This initiative is designed to provide grants and resources to engineers and technologists working on solutions tailored to Nigeria’s unique challenges. It will also bolster local innovation, encourage entrepreneurship, and ensure Nigeria’s leadership in engineering advancement across Africa.”Tinubu stated He further emphasized the fund’s role in strengthening regulations and standards, reiterating the government’s commitment to quality and safety in engineering practices. He noted that addressing Nigeria’s pressing food security and climate resilience challenges required innovative and sustainable engineering solutions. “As we all know, Nigeria’s food security faces critical challenges that demand engineering tools such as emerging technologies, innovative concepts, reduced post-harvest losses, and increased mechanisation for greater productivity,” Kyari said. The President/Chairman-in-Council of the NSE, Mrs. Margaret Oguntala, described the theme of the conference as a call to action for engineers to serve as innovators and problem-solvers. “Food insecurity, worsened by climate change, disrupts agricultural productivity and threatens livelihoods. Engineers have the tools to pioneer sustainable solutions, from precision agriculture and renewable energy for rural communities to climate-adapted infrastructure,” Oguntala stated. “Together, we can secure a sustainable future. As engineers, our work is the blueprint of progress. Let us build a future where no Nigerian goes hungry, and every community thrives sustainably,” Oguntala concluded. The president pledged to work collaboratively with the NSE and regulatory body to entrust critical national projects only to qualified professionals.
Climate Change: Tinubu establishes national engineering innovation fund
