The Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) has joined 32 other engineering groups from around the world in signing a major global agreement.
The deal focuses on building stronger engineering skills and promoting innovation across countries linked to the Belt and Road Initiative.
The signing took place at the Belt and Road Forum on Engineering Capacity, held in Chengdu, China. The forum is part of a larger international event focused on science and technology exchange.
This year’s theme was about working together to find new engineering solutions and improve skills in all partner countries. The agreement, supported by 33 global organisations, shows a strong push to meet the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals through teamwork and knowledge sharing.
NSE President Margaret Oguntala called the move a big step for Nigeria and Africa. Represented at the event by Olumayowa Idowu, she said the agreement gives African engineers new chances to create real, lasting impact through better training and global partnerships.
The agreement includes six key areas: better education for engineers, shared global standards, ongoing training, ethical practices, innovation, and the exchange of new ideas and research.
With this move, Nigeria now plays a part in a fast-growing global effort to solve real-world problems through smarter, more modern engineering.
