The Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) has trained over 100 practitioners including young and senior engineers on cutting-edge fields such as Building Information Modeling (BIM), Artificial Intelligence (AI), and the Internet of Things (IoT).

Speaking at the graduation ceremony for beneficiaries of the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) programme, NSE President, Mrs Margaret Oguntala, said the training organised by the Department of Professional Development in Conjunction with Techlytics and Citadel for Technological and Engineering Limited, aimed to up skill and bridge knowledge gap among practitioners.

The NSE President explained that the training was thoughtfully designed in two categories to address the needs of different age groups and experience levels, highlighting that the first category, tailored for engineers above the age of 35, focused on cutting-edge topics such as BIM, AI, and IoT.

Oguntala said, “The second category, designed for younger engineers under 35, offered vital training in data analytics and cyber-security, equipping them with the tools required to thrive in today’s data-driven world.”

Oguntala said, “Let this be a stepping stone to greater innovation, deeper problem-solving and continued excellence. Remember, continuous learning is not a choice, it is a necessity in today’s dynamic world.”

The NSE president further charged the participants to remain connected to the society, emphasising that NSE remained committed to providing ongoing support through mentoring and professional resources and fostering capacity-building initiatives to empower members,’ especially young engineers to become employable and globally competitive.

Executive Director, Oil Producers Trade Section (OPTS)/one of the sponsors of the training, Mr Gwueke Ajaifia, called for an engineering practice that can support the economy, adding that trained engineers can carry out their vital roles in the nation.

President of the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN), Prof Sadiq Abubakar, said the CPD practice was crucial for engineering practitioners to remain competent, relevant, and employable in a rapidly evolving profession.

Represented by the COREN Registrar, Prof Okorie Uche, he advised practitioners to embrace data and digital transformation to keep abreast with the rapidly evolving technological landscape.