NIMechE Calls for Local Manufacturing to Boost Nigeria's Growth

The Nigerian Institution of Mechanical Engineers (NIMechE), represented by National Chairman Babagana Modu Tela, called for greater investment in indigenous technology and local manufacturing during the institution's 39th International Conference, Exhibitions and Annual General Meeting, tagged Jewel 2026, held on Wednesday in Abuja. Tela emphasized the need for Nigeria to reduce its dependence on imported machinery and develop home-grown engineering solutions to tackle issues such as insecurity, unemployment, and economic challenges.

He stated that mechanical engineering should be recognized as a vital instrument for national transformation, with a critical role in enhancing security, energy supply, and economic diversification. Tela urged collaboration among government, academia, and industries to turn research into practical technologies.

He also linked engineering innovation to national security, highlighting the importance of technology in modern security systems. Tela called for mechanical engineers to contribute to national resilience and sustainable development through ethical and professional practices.