Chengdu: 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, stated this during the Belt and Road Conference on Science and Technology Exchange, held in Chengdu, Sichuan Province.
According to News Agency of Nigeria, Oguntala, represented by Mr. Olumayowa Idowu, Chairman of the NSE, highlighted the consensus as a milestone for Africa, marking a renewed commitment to empowering engineers to deliver sustainable solutions. She emphasized that the Consensus, co-initiated by 33 global engineering organizations, signifies a unified commitment to achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through strategic cooperation, shared knowledge, and harmonized engineering practices.
Oguntala added that the Nigerian Society of Engineers is proud to be part of the global engineering renaissance. The agreement outlines six core areas of collaboration, including engineering education and talent development, mutually recognized standards and competency frameworks, and Continuing Professional Development (CPD). Other areas include the harmonization and internationalization of engineering standards, engineering ethics and social responsibility, and global innovation exchange and application of scientific achievements.
She noted that 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 also mentioned that this year's forum, themed 'Pioneering Engineering Innovation and Co-construction of Engineering Capacity,' is a key component of the broader Belt and Road Science and Technology (BRST) framework, focusing 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.