Yo, check it out! Engineers in Nigeria are stepping up their game with a new engineering innovation competition. The Nigerian Academy of Engineering (NAEng) is all about promoting infrastructure and technological development in the country. They’re looking to scale up innovations, get them in front of investors, and turn them into real products. The President of NAEng, Prof. Peter Onwualu, is all about boosting the nation’s economy and reducing reliance on foreign goods. He’s talking about moving from a consumption-based economy to a production-oriented one. The competition is open to all Nigerian engineers, scientists, technologists, technicians, and craftsmen. They’re offering cash prizes, public recognition, and promotion of winning concepts to investors. Dr. Chukukeluo Chukwuogo, the Chairman of the competition, is all about rewarding innovative works in science, engineering, and technology that solve societal problems in Nigeria. They’re looking at a wide range of areas including information communications technology, agriculture, energy, health, waste management, transportation, artificial intelligence, robotics, and more. The Technical Secretary of NAEng, Bayo Adeola, is planning to make this competition a yearly event. They’re looking for concept notes of innovations that address specific problems and have societal and economic benefits. The winners will be announced in 2024. This is a big deal for Nigerian engineers and professionals, and it’s a great opportunity to make a real impact on the country’s development. Let’s see what kind of game-changing innovations come out of this competition!
