‘Innovation, creativity in engineering practice will improve Nigeria’s economy’

Innovation and creativity in engineering practice by Nigerian engineers will improve the country’s economy, a power system engineer has said.

John Ayodele disclosed this while speaking at the second public lecture of Foluseke Abidemi Somolu Foundation which came under the theme, “the place of knowledge, competence, and integrity in engineering practice.”

Ayodele who is the guest speaker at the public lecture described creativity and innovation as crucial in engineering practice and added that engineers should pay attention to details as this would improve their practice and impact positively on the economy.

While stating that integrity involves transparency and accountability, he stressed the need for engineers to acquire more knowledge, adding that it leads to competence which in turn impact on the economy.

Emphasising the relevance of quality assurance among engineers, he said: “If you want to remain in business you must produce quality products’’.

But speaking earlier at the lecture which held via zoom, chairperson of Foluseke Abidemi Somolu Foundation, Olatokubo Somolu said the foundation promotes engineering excellence, professionalism, and technological advancement in Nigeria.

Highlighting missions of the foundation, she said they include; to empower future generations of engineers; to advance engineering practice in Nigeria; and to combine professionalism with cutting-edge technology and business acumen for sustainable sector growth.