Elect Leaders With Requisite Qualities, Skills, NIMechE Urged

The Nigerian Institution of Mechanical Engineers (NIMechE) has been urged to continue to elect leaders that have requisite qualities and skills and the pilot affairs of the association.

Engr. Ahmed Kadi Amshi, gave the advice while speaking as a guest lecturer

in Abuja during the 2022 Mechanical Engineering Distinguished Lecture, organised by NIMechE.

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He urged NIMechE to serve as a resource pool to COREN and ensure that Engineering firms and establishments practice Engineering according to the rules and regulations of COREN.

He also tasked them to pursue mentoring of young Engineers, identify innovations by young Engineers and reward, support and encourage them, while calling for promotion of Consumption of Made-in-Nigeria Goods and Services-the Division must be in the front banner of the campaign for the promotion of made-in-Nigeria goods and services.

“For the Society to collectively advance the frontier of Engineering to a very high level and make the Nigerian Society of Engineers a great Society to belong by all members and be an envy to all other Professional Organizations in Nigeria, Divisions must wake up to their responsibilities to meet up with the set aims and objectives and elect Leaders that have requisite qualities and skills.”

In her address, the National Chairman, Engr. Mrs Funmilade Akingbagbohun said NIMechE under her administration has made tremendous progresses to broaden the institution’s scope and serve its members, despite various challenges encountered.

She said the Mechanical Engineering Distinguished Lecture is one of the programmes of NIMechE which offers an avenue for experienced, Distinguished Mechanical Engineer who have achieved tremendous progress and proven track records in their chosen area of specializations to share their experiences, knowledge and lessons while offering solution to trending Engineering and economic development issues.

She said, “Our Country is not insulated from the happenings around the world. From economy to technological standpoint, engineers have a crucial role to play in assisting our country overcome it numerous challenges.

“As Mechanical Engineers, we are united by our resolve as a professional family to mobilize knowledge and experience towards addressing the critical challenges facing our country.”