Authors : Dr. OLUSOLA Emmanuel, O

Volume/Issue : Volume 8 - 2023, Issue 11 - November

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DOI : https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.10320521

Abstract : Engineering activities in Nigeria generally encompasses the practice of Engineering as a profession, the rules and regulations guiding the practice of engineering in Nigeria, the code of conduct and observance of the best practices in engineering tailored towards the efficiency of equipment and the safety of mankind and the environment. This paper therefore discussed the engineering as a profession in Nigeria, the World Federation of Engineering Organization (WFEO) proposal on Engineering ethics, the history of engineering science in the world, the development of Engineering activities in Nigeria and Engineering activities / Research and Development in Nigeria. The paper also briefly considered the Regulation of Engineering Activities in Nigeria. The paper equally highlighted some of the challenges facing engineering activities and Nigeria economic growth and development. It then offers suggestions for the way forward toward achieving strong and effective engineering activities in Nigeria for economic growth and development.

Keywords : Challenges, Effective, Engineering, Profession, Activities, Economic Growth and Development.