By Angela Atabo
The Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) has signed a global consensus on engineering capacity building for the consulting sector at the ongoing Chengdu Forum in China.
NSE President, Mrs Margaret Oguntala, said this was done at the Belt and Road Conference on Science and Technology Exchange, held in Chengdu, Sichuan Province.
Represented by Mr Olumayowa Idowu, Chairman of the NSE, Oguntala described the consensus as a significant milestone for Africa, marking a renewed commitment to empowering engineers to deliver sustainable solutions.
“The Consensus, co-initiated by 33 global engineering organisations, represents a unified commitment to achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through strategic cooperation, shared knowledge, and harmonised engineering practices,” she said.
She added that the Nigerian Society of Engineers was proud to be part of the global engineering renaissance.
“The agreement outlines six core areas of collaboration, including engineering education and talent development, mutually recognised standards and competency frameworks, and Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
“Others include the harmonisation and internationalisation of engineering standards, engineering ethics and social responsibility, and global innovation exchange and application of scientific achievements.
“NSE’s participation underscores its continued efforts to position Nigerian engineers on the global stage and contribute meaningfully to infrastructure and capacity development across Africa.”
She noted that the year’s forum, themed “Pioneering Engineering Innovation and Co-construction of Engineering Capacity” was a key component of the broader Belt and Road Science and Technology (BRST) framework.
She said it focused on multilateral engineering collaboration, sustainable development, and technical innovation among Belt and Road countries.
Oguntala expressed pride in Nigeria’s inclusion in the initiative and reaffirmed NSE’s commitment to strengthening engineering capacity across the continent. (NAN)(www.nannews.ng)
Edited by Abiemwense Moru
