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  • NSE Confers Honorary Fellowship on Minister Goronyo, Lauds His Impact on Infrastructure Development

    NSE Confers Honorary Fellowship on Minister Goronyo, Lauds His Impact on Infrastructure Development

    By Jabiru Hassan

    The Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) has conferred an Honorary Fellowship on the Minister of State for Works, Bello Muhammad Goronyo, in recognition of his contributions to national engineering advancement and infrastructural development.The award, one of the highest honours bestowed by the professional body, was presented during the opening session of the NSE International Engineering Conference held at the International Conference Centre, University of Ibadan.According to a letter issued by the NSE Council, Goronyo was deemed deserving of the fellowship—designated as Fellowship Number HF0043—for his “immense contributions to the promotion of engineering and national development.”

    NSE leaders at the event commended the minister for his sustained commitment to infrastructure renewal, urban modernization, and reforms across the construction and transportation sectors. They highlighted that such efforts have significantly contributed to improving the quality of public works nationwide.Participants at the conference also acknowledged the Federal Government’s recent initiatives aimed at enhancing road standards, strengthening maintenance culture, and building a more competent engineering workforce. These reforms, they noted, align with national development priorities and the push for modern infrastructure.In his remarks, Goronyo congratulated the Society for successfully hosting the international conference and expressed appreciation for the recognition. He encouraged Nigerian engineers to continuously embrace emerging technologies, explore innovative solutions, and pursue strategic partnerships capable of raising the nation’s engineering capacity to global standards.The minister further reiterated the ministry’s readiness to collaborate with professional bodies, research institutions, and private-sector stakeholders to drive sustainable development across Nigeria’s infrastructural landscape.

  • Tinubu Reaffirms Engineering-Led Development as NSE Honours Goronyo with Fellowship

    Tinubu Reaffirms Engineering-Led Development as NSE Honours Goronyo with Fellowship

    By Jabiru Hassan

    President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to engineering-driven national development, stating that Nigeria’s growth is directly tied to the competence and innovation of its engineering community. He made the remarks on 2 December 2025 at the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) International Engineering Conference, Exhibition, and Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Ibadan, Oyo State.

    Speaking through the Minister of State for Works, Rt. Hon. Bello Muhammad Goronyo, President Tinubu praised the NSE for its decades-long contribution to professionalism, innovation, and advocacy in the engineering sector. He described the Society as a “strong pillar” that continues to guide Nigeria’s engineering ecosystem through training, capacity building, and quality assurance.The President noted that engineering excellence is central to Nigeria’s Renewed Hope Agenda, which prioritizes road durability, power infrastructure, water systems, climate-smart agriculture, housing, broadband expansion, and modern transportation. He emphasized that civil, mechanical, electrical, agricultural, chemical, software, and other engineering disciplines remain at the heart of national infrastructure development.

    Tinubu explained that the Federal Government has expanded road and infrastructure investments to deepen sustainability, strengthen local content, and create opportunities for Nigerian engineers, particularly young professionals.“ Our agenda prioritizes local engineering capacity, ensuring that young professionals have meaningful opportunities to participate in national projects,” he said.

    He added that the government is strengthening partnerships with universities, research institutions, and the broader engineering community to close technical gaps and encourage innovation-driven solutions. According to the President, these collaborations will support the administration’s efforts to improve the ease of doing business, promote local materials, and leverage Public–Private Partnerships (PPPs) to accelerate major infrastructure projects.Tinubu assured the NSE of continuous cooperation, noting that the country would rely on the “integrity, expertise, and innovative spirit” of its engineers to build a resilient and prosperous nation.“Together, let us continue building the Nigeria we desire — brick by brick, road by road, innovation by innovation,” he added.

    In a major highlight of the event, the Nigerian Society of Engineers conferred an Honorary Fellowship on the Minister of State for Works, Bello Muhammad Goronyo. According to a letter issued by the NSE Council, Goronyo received Fellowship Number HF0043 in recognition of his “immense contributions to the promotion of engineering and national development.”The conferment ceremony took place during the conference’s opening session at the International Conference Centre, University of Ibadan. NSE leaders commended Goronyo’s commitment to infrastructure renewal, urban modernization, and reforms in the construction and transportation sectors.

    Participants also acknowledged recent government initiatives aimed at enhancing road quality, strengthening maintenance culture, and empowering the engineering workforce. In his acceptance remarks, Goronyo congratulated the NSE for hosting a successful international conference and urged engineers to embrace emerging technologies, pursue new ideas, and build partnerships that will elevate Nigeria’s engineering capacity to global standards.

  • NSE makes case for increased investment in gas to aid manufacturing

    NSE makes case for increased investment in gas to aid manufacturing

    The Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) says there is need for increased investment in the Gas sector as it plays a key role in enabling diversification and growth of Nigerian economy.

    Mr Sunny Ejeje, Chairman, NSE Apapa Branch, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos that there were lots of benefits that Nigeria would get from diversification to gas, especially in terms of cost of production in the manufacturing sector.

    According to him, it will also improve the business environment, power supply and ultimately improve pricing.

    Ejeje said that the society’s interest on the need for the country to diversify to a gas-driven economy necessitated the topic for the NSE’s 2020 Public Lecture and Induction of new members.

    He said the theme was: “High Cost of Energy in Industrial Sector – Exploring the Gas Solution’’.

    Also, Mr Festus Omotoyinbo, Head of Technical, Flour Mills of Nigeria, noted that more investors were needed in the gas sector.

    “We need more investors in gas to ensure that it is readily available for the manufacturing sector in Nigeria.

    “We are having issues with pipeline gas as well, even though it’s there but sometime, the pressure goes down and it affects the factory.

    “Also, when you are running big turbines that are required to run at a higher pressure, when the pressure drops, then you have problem, you have to seek alternative.

    “So we are having a challenge with the fact that the gas is there but not fully explored to meet the demand of the manufacturer.

    “Hence, for any business to grow in Nigeria, there is a potential need for the government to look inward and see what they can do in tapping deep dive into the issue of gas and ensure it is explored to the benefit of the manufacturing sector.’’

    Omotoyinbo explained that power in Nigeria as it affected the manufacturing sector was different from individual and private lives.

    He said that for individual private lives, one could afford to do whatever he wanted with generators but it is a different ball game when it concerned the business environment.

    “This is because you have the overheads, you have to make a returns to the shareholders, you have salaries to pay and you have finance to settle with banks.

    “In other words, you must have a reliable and sustainable power to be able to run your business and grow and make profits.

    “In Nigeria today, we are suffering because of the poor supply from the grid and so, it affects us in the manufacturing sector,’’ he said.

    “We are looking at what options do we have. That means we have to proactively and practically look at what we could do as engineers to provide a solution for the manufacturing sector to be able to run effectively and make profits in every areas of their operation.

    “The Nigerian environment is very competitive. Therefore, for you to be able to beat your competitors, you must do something different in terms of operating efficiently your plans,’’ Omotoyinbo said.

    According to him, efficient operations means you look at every area of your process and see how you can reduce your costs.

    “Now power generation is capital intensive. It involves a lot of capital; you have to invest, when you invest, investments alone cannot give you what you want.’’

    “ So, what we are saying in essence is that the gas deposit is there. What can government do to exploit and make it available for the manufacturing sector to be able to run their business and make enough profits,’’ he said. (NAN)