Nigerian Engineers Seeks More Government Investment In Mechanised Farming, Infrastructure 

The president of the NSE, Mrs Margaret Oguntala stated this at a pre-conference media briefing for the National Engineering Conference and Annual General Meeting scheduled to hold on November 19, 2024.

In relation to the theme of the conference, “Pioneering Engineering Solutions to Nigeria’s Climate and Food Security Challenges”, she said the government needs to invest in developing local farming equipment rather than depending on Importation of equipment.

Mrs Oguntala explained that the conference will focus on providing sustainable engineering solutions to food security and climate change.

“Among our sub-themes, we will explore advancements in agricultural machinery, such as automated tractors and precision Seeders, to boost productivity. We will discuss efficient irrigation systems powered by sensor-based technologies, along with renewable energy solutions like mini-grid solar installations that foster energy independence for rural farming.

“In addition, we will explore climate change adaptation strategies, such as climate-resilient crop varieties and digital tools for early weather alerts, which are crucial for protecting our food systems in an unpredictable environment” she said.

Speaking on national challenges such as collapsing infrastructure and the incessant grid collapse in Nigeria, she said Nigerian engineers have the knowledge, experience and capacity to address these challenges however, the Nigerian government has to be intentional in investing in building new infrastructure and maintaining already existing ones.