{"id":27173,"date":"2025-06-27T21:37:43","date_gmt":"2025-06-27T20:37:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/naijaeyesblog.com\/?p=27173"},"modified":"2025-06-27T21:37:44","modified_gmt":"2025-06-27T20:37:44","slug":"nigerian-academy-of-engineering","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/naijaeyesblog.com\/ro\/nigerian-academy-of-engineering\/","title":{"rendered":"Nigerian Academy of Engineering awards N20\u202fm for innovation"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Nigerian Academy of Engineering awards N20\u202fm for innovation at its flagship Engineering Innovation Competition in Lagos. The event, in its second year, saw the Academy honour home\u2011grown ingenuity with significant financial backing and a promise to mentor and commercialise cutting\u2011edge solutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Held on June 26, 2025, the competition attracted nearly 60 engineering\u2011focused entries from across the nation. Organised by the renowned Nigerian Academy of Engineering, the initiative reflects the Academy\u2019s unwavering commitment to fostering local talent and addressing national challenges through technology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">President of the Nigerian Academy of Engineering, Professor Rahamon Bello, emphasised that \u201cthe problems of Nigeria can only be solved by Nigerians,\u201d stressing the need to grant visibility and support to emerging innovators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Grand Prizes and Winners<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>\u20a610 million Grand Award<\/strong>: Bestowed upon Dr. Anye Vitalis of the African University of Science and Technology, Abuja, for his innovative method of producing 3D\u2011printing filament from recycled PET bottles\u2014an environmentally conscious and scalable project.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\u20a65 million Second Place<\/strong>: Awarded to a team from the Federal University of Technology, Akure, for their inventive automated hot\u2011air dryer heated by a top\u2011lit updraft (TLUD) biomass gasifier\u2014addressing energy efficiency in drying processes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Third\u2011Place Awards, \u20a62.5 million each<\/strong>: Shared by two worthy entries\u2014a smart solar\u2011inverter management system and an innovative project led by Professor Babson Ajibade of the University of Cross River State, Calabar.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Seven finalists in total received awards, including \u20a6500,000 each to other standout innovators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In addition, the Academy offered the <strong>Chairman\u2019s Travel Fellowship Grant<\/strong>\u2014a $4,000 sponsorship\u2014to Dr. Terseer Ako of the University of Jos, a gesture designed to encourage networking and international collaboration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"405\" height=\"84\" src=\"https:\/\/naijaeyesblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Nigerian-Academy-of-Engineering-awards-N20\u202fm-for-innovation-.png\" alt=\"Nigerian Academy of Engineering awards N20\u202fm for innovation\" class=\"wp-image-27912\" srcset=\"https:\/\/naijaeyesblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Nigerian-Academy-of-Engineering-awards-N20\u202fm-for-innovation-.png 405w, https:\/\/naijaeyesblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Nigerian-Academy-of-Engineering-awards-N20\u202fm-for-innovation--300x62.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 405px) 100vw, 405px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Beyond Cash Prizes: Mentorship and Impact<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Nigerian Academy of Engineering awards for innovation weren\u2019t limited to financial rewards. A dedicated mentorship and investment\u2011linkage committee now supports winners, guiding them toward refinement, funding, and commercialisation. Professor Bello emphasised that the Academy doesn\u2019t \u201cjust give them money and leave them,\u201d ensuring continual support and enhanced market readiness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This year\u2019s competition aligns seamlessly with the Federal Government\u2019s <strong>\u201cNigeria First\u201d<\/strong> policy, which prioritises reliance on locally made goods and services. By encouraging indigenous engineering talent, the Nigerian Academy of Engineering promotes sustainable economic development and technological self\u2011reliance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Voices from the Academy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dr. Keluo Chukwuogo chaired the Innovation Competition Committee and praised the entries for their practical relevance. He urged the government and private sector to support local innovators, stating, \u201cWhen Nigerians innovate, the least we can do is support them.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Professor Rahamon Bello reiterated that Nigeria, although \u201clate to the innovation race,\u201d can catch up through strategic backing and ecosystem building. The Nigerian Academy of Engineering awards N20\u202fm for innovation, marking a clear step toward enabling such a future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Showcase and Next Steps<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Held alongside the annual Technology Dinner and Awards Night in Lagos, the event featured an exhibition showcasing the winning projects, networking opportunities with potential investors, and lively discussions around scaling indigenous engineering solutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Participants included fellows of the Nigerian Academy of Engineering, university academics, corporate sponsors, and policymakers\u2014all contributing to a collaborative vision for built-in\u2011Nigeria technology development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Encouragingly, organisers revealed that the next edition will focus more on younger engineers and broaden participation from tertiary institutions, with follow\u2011up funding planned for previous winners to spur sustainable growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why It Matters<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Environmental innovation<\/strong>: Dr. Vitalis\u2019s PET\u2011to\u20113D\u2011filament project tackles plastic waste, transforming it into valuable manufacturing inputs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sustainable energy<\/strong>: The biomass\u2011powered dryer from FUTA addresses rural energy needs, offering a cleaner, affordable alternative.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Renewable power management<\/strong>: Smart solar\u2011inverter systems are increasingly critical as Nigeria invests more in solar infrastructure.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By awarding \u20a620\u202fmillion across seven pioneering projects, the Nigerian Academy of Engineering reaffirms its mission to encourage real\u2011world engineering solutions and to support innovators beyond the award stage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/naijaeyesblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Nigerian-Academy-of-Engineering-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Nigerian Academy of Engineering\" class=\"wp-image-27913\" srcset=\"https:\/\/naijaeyesblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Nigerian-Academy-of-Engineering-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/naijaeyesblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Nigerian-Academy-of-Engineering-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/naijaeyesblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Nigerian-Academy-of-Engineering-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/naijaeyesblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Nigerian-Academy-of-Engineering-630x420.jpg 630w, https:\/\/naijaeyesblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Nigerian-Academy-of-Engineering-640x427.jpg 640w, https:\/\/naijaeyesblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Nigerian-Academy-of-Engineering-681x454.jpg 681w, https:\/\/naijaeyesblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Nigerian-Academy-of-Engineering.jpg 1128w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Path Ahead<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Through its visible commitment, the Academy is building a robust ecosystem for Nigerian ingenuity\u2014uniting mentorship, funding, policy alignment, and investor networks. As these innovators advance toward commercialisation, their success could spur job creation, industrial growth, and enhanced global competitiveness for Nigerian tech.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Final Thoughts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Nigerian Academy of Engineering awarding N20\u202fm for innovation this year is more than a gesture\u2014it\u2019s a milestone. It signals the start of a broader, more inclusive strategy to harness Nigeria\u2019s engineering potential. 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