Engineers Urged to Influence Policy for Nigeria's Growth

Engineers in Nigeria have been charged to move beyond their traditional technical roles to influence public policy, particularly in light of the country's significant infrastructure deficits. Engr.

Kunle Adebajo, the newly inducted president of the Association of Consulting Engineers Nigeria (ACEN), highlighted the need for engineers to position themselves as trusted policy influencers to champion sustainable development. During the investiture event, guest speaker Mr.

Bambo Adebowale stressed that engineers must engage earlier in decision-making processes to avoid the pitfalls of poor professional judgment, which can lead to long-term costs for the nation. Noimot Salako-Oyedekun, the Deputy Governor of Ogun State, affirmed the critical role of consulting engineers in shaping the physical backbone of the economy.

The discussion underscored that the lack of reliable electricity, safe water, and efficient transport systems in Nigeria is partly due to the late involvement of technical experts in project timelines, driven by sentiment rather than technical sequence.