{"id":2012,"date":"2026-07-14T23:24:42","date_gmt":"2026-07-14T23:24:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/consumerconnectng.com\/?p=2012"},"modified":"2026-07-15T08:03:26","modified_gmt":"2026-07-15T08:03:26","slug":"engineering-must-remain-driving-force-for-nigerian-economy-apc-chair","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/consumerconnectng.com\/?p=2012","title":{"rendered":"Engineering must remain driving force for Nigerian economy: APC Chair"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>*<strong><em>Prof. Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda, National Chairman of the governing All Progressives Congress, explains how making engineering, innovation and technology central to national planning and execution can propel Nigeria to attain sustainable development, economic transformation, industrial growth, and global competitiveness<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Isola Moses | ConsumerConnect<\/p>\n<p>As the country drives far-reaching reforms in key sectors, Prof. Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda, National Chairman of the governing All Progressives Congress (APC), has said Nigeria&#8217;s quest for sustainable development, economic transformation, industrial growth, and global competitiveness can only be achieved by making engineering, innovation and technology central to national planning and execution.<\/p>\n<p>Prof. Yilwatda stated this Tuesday, July 14, 2026, after the opening ceremony of the 34th Engineering Assembly of the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN), held in Abuja, FCT.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"9fCSCsaRL5\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/consumerconnectng.com\/?p=2036\">Nutrition Safety: FCCPC seals 3 milk factories over infractions, arrests producer in Anambra<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" title=\"\u201cNutrition Safety: FCCPC seals 3 milk factories over infractions, arrests producer in Anambra\u201d \u2014 Consumer Experience Is A Top Priority\" src=\"https:\/\/consumerconnectng.com\/?p=2036&amp;embed=true#?secret=ktyfgflcjP#?secret=9fCSCsaRL5\" data-secret=\"9fCSCsaRL5\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><em>ConsumerConnect<\/em> reports the APC National Chairman had joined other eminent engineering professionals, policymakers, industry leaders, academics, and other critical stakeholders to deliberate on the future of engineering practice in the West African country.<\/p>\n<p>Yilwatda, a proud member of the engineering profession in Nigeria, described the gathering as both inspiring and timely.<\/p>\n<p>He also noted that the forum afforded him an important opportunity to engage with colleagues, who remain committed to advancing engineering excellence, strengthening professional standards and contributing meaningfully to Nigeria&#8217;s national development.<\/p>\n<p>According to him, the Assembly once again demonstrated that engineering is not merely a profession but a strategic instrument for nation-building, economic prosperity and social progress.<\/p>\n<p>Prof. Yilwatda also said the theme of the 2026 Assembly, &#8220;Shaping Solutions. Building a Greater Future&#8221;, perfectly reflected the enormous responsibility placed on engineers at a period when Nigeria and indeed the global community are confronted with increasingly complex developmental challenges requiring practical, innovative and technology-driven solutions.<\/p>\n<p>He explained that shaping solutions demands more than technical competence; it requires visionary leadership, creative thinking, continuous research, ethical professional conduct and an unwavering commitment to solving real societal problems.<\/p>\n<p>The National Chairman of APC further stressed that engineers are expected to design systems that improve lives, create resilient infrastructure, develop sustainable energy solutions, modernise agriculture, strengthen healthcare delivery, expand digital connectivity and support industrial growth.<\/p>\n<p>Yilwatda as well noted that building a greater future cannot be separated from deliberate investments in engineering education, research, innovation and local capacity development.<\/p>\n<p>He stated that every modern economy that has successfully transformed itself has done so by empowering its engineers, scientists and innovators to develop indigenous solutions capable of addressing national priorities.<\/p>\n<p>Prof. Yilwatda further observed that Nigeria possesses abundant human capital, natural resources and youthful talent capable of driving technological advancement if properly supported through sound government policies, strategic partnerships and sustained investment in science, engineering and innovation.<\/p>\n<p>According to him, engineering remains indispensable to the successful implementation of major national infrastructure projects, including roads, rail transportation, bridges, housing, water resources, power generation and transmission, telecommunications, manufacturing, mining and the rapidly expanding digital economy.<\/p>\n<p>The Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu&#8217;s administration, he stated, recognises infrastructure and technological advancement as critical pillars of economic development, making the role of engineering professionals even more significant in translating government policies into measurable improvements in the lives of Nigerians.<\/p>\n<p>Prof. Yilwatda also emphasised that the future of engineering lies in embracing emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, robotics, automation, smart infrastructure, renewable energy, green construction technologies, data science and advanced manufacturing. He urged Nigerian engineers to position themselves at the forefront of these global technological shifts while remaining committed to ethical practice, professionalism and continuous learning.<\/p>\n<p>Yilwatda, therefore, advocated stronger collaboration among government institutions, regulatory agencies, academia, professional bodies and the private sector, noting that sustainable national development can only be achieved through coordinated efforts that leverage the collective expertise of all stakeholders.<\/p>\n<p>The APC National Chairman commended the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) for its unwavering commitment to strengthening engineering regulation, promoting professional excellence, protecting public safety and ensuring that engineering practice in Nigeria continues to meet global standards.<\/p>\n<p>He described the annual Engineering Assembly as an invaluable platform for knowledge sharing, policy dialogue, innovation, mentorship and professional development, adding that the resolutions emerging from this year&#8217;s deliberations would significantly contribute to shaping policies that will accelerate Nigeria&#8217;s industrialisation and infrastructure development.<\/p>\n<p>Prof. Yilwatda encouraged young engineers to remain steadfast in their pursuit of excellence, innovation and integrity.<\/p>\n<p>He equally assured them that the future belongs to professionals who combine technical competence with visionary leadership and a commitment to public service.<\/p>\n<p>The APC Chairman also reaffirmed his confidence in the capacity of Nigerian engineers to provide transformative solutions capable of addressing the country&#8217;s infrastructure deficit, improving productivity, creating employment opportunities and driving inclusive economic growth.<\/p>\n<p>He expressed optimism that the conversations, ideas and partnerships fostered during the 34th COREN Engineering Assembly would strengthen the engineering profession and further position Nigeria on the path of sustainable development, technological advancement and shared national prosperity.<\/p>\n<p>Abimbola Tooki, Special Adviser to the National Chairman of APC, Tuesday, July 14, 2026, quoted Prof. Yilwatda said asserted: &#8220;By harnessing our collective knowledge, embracing innovation, upholding professionalism and working together across sectors, we can truly shape lasting solutions and build the greater future that every Nigerian deserves.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>*Prof. Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda, National Chairman of the governing All Progressives Congress, explains how making engineering, innovation and technology central to national planning and execution&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":671,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"ngg_post_thumbnail":0,"_FSMCFIC_featured_image_caption":"Prof. Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda, National Chairman of APC","_FSMCFIC_featured_image_nocaption":"","_FSMCFIC_featured_image_hide":"","_customify_content_layout":"","_customify_sidebar":"","_customify_page_header_display":"default","_customify_disable_header":"","_customify_disable_header_top":"","_customify_disable_header_main":"","_customify_disable_header_bottom":"","_customify_disable_page_title":"","_customify_disable_content_vertical_padding":"","_customify_disable_footer_top":"","_customify_disable_footer_main":"","_customify_disable_footer_bottom":"","_customify_breadcrumb_display":"","_customify_header_transparent_display":"default","footnotes":""},"categories":[20,3],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2012","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-highlights","category-infoeducation"],"featured_image_urls":{"full":["https:\/\/consumerconnectng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Nentawe-Goshwe-Yilwatda-Prof-cc.png",672,365,false],"thumbnail":["https:\/\/consumerconnectng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Nentawe-Goshwe-Yilwatda-Prof-cc-150x150.png",150,150,true],"medium":["https:\/\/consumerconnectng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Nentawe-Goshwe-Yilwatda-Prof-cc-300x163.png",300,163,true],"medium_large":["https:\/\/consumerconnectng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Nentawe-Goshwe-Yilwatda-Prof-cc.png",672,365,false],"large":["https:\/\/consumerconnectng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Nentawe-Goshwe-Yilwatda-Prof-cc.png",672,365,false],"1536x1536":["https:\/\/consumerconnectng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Nentawe-Goshwe-Yilwatda-Prof-cc.png",672,365,false],"2048x2048":["https:\/\/consumerconnectng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Nentawe-Goshwe-Yilwatda-Prof-cc.png",672,365,false]},"author_info":{"info":["ConsumerConnect"]},"category_info":"<a href=\"https:\/\/consumerconnectng.com\/?cat=20\" rel=\"category\">Highlights<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/consumerconnectng.com\/?cat=3\" rel=\"category\">InfoEducation<\/a>","tag_info":"InfoEducation","comment_count":"0","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/consumerconnectng.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2012","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/consumerconnectng.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/consumerconnectng.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/consumerconnectng.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/consumerconnectng.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=2012"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/consumerconnectng.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2012\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2054,"href":"https:\/\/consumerconnectng.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2012\/revisions\/2054"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/consumerconnectng.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/671"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/consumerconnectng.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=2012"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/consumerconnectng.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=2012"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/consumerconnectng.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=2012"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}