The Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) recently joined 32 other engineering organizations and professional bodies from across the globe to sign the Consensus on Engineering Capacity Building for the Belt and Road, during the opening session of the Belt and Road Forum on Engineering Capacity. The event was held at the Tianfu International Convention Centre, Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China, as part of the ongoing Belt and Road Conference on Science and Technology Exchange (BRST).
This year’s forum, themed “Pioneering Engineering Innovation and Co-construction of Engineering Capacity”, is a vital part of the broader BRST framework. It focuses on multilateral engineering collaboration, sustainable development, and technical innovation among Belt and Road countries.
The Consensus, co-initiated by 33 global engineering organizations, represents a unified commitment to achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through strategic cooperation, shared knowledge, and harmonized engineering practices.
Engr. Margaret Aina Oguntala, FNSE, President of the NSE, expressed pride in Nigeria’s inclusion in the initiative and reaffirmed the Society’s commitment to enhancing engineering capacity across Africa.
Represented at the forum by Engr. Olumayowa Ayodeji Idowu, FNSE, the President stated “This Consensus signals a powerful moment for Africa and a renewed commitment to empower engineers to deliver sustainable solutions. The Nigerian Society of Engineers is proud to be part of this global engineering renaissance.”
The agreement outlines six core areas of collaboration which includes Engineering Education & Talent Development, Mutually Recognized Standards & Competency Frameworks, Continuing Professional Development (CPD), Harmonization and Internationalization of Engineering Standards, Engineering Ethics & Social Responsibility, and Global Innovation Exchange & Application of Scientific Achievements
The Chairman of the Nigerian Society of Engineers, Abeokuta Branch, and member of the Academy Committee of the Federation of African Engineering Organizations (FAEO), Engr. Olumayowa Idowu, FNSE represented the NSE President at the meeting. He had also represented the Society during the historic 2024 agreement to join IFES at the International Engineering Congress
The NSE’s participation underscores its continued drive to position Nigerian Engineers on the global stage and contribute meaningfully to infrastructure and capacity development within and beyond Africa.
