Representative of the Vice-Chancellor and the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, (Development),
Prof. Lateef Sanni speaking at the occasion
One Hundred and Sixteen Engineering (116) graduates were recently inducted as Graduate Members of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), during the 4th Induction Ceremony of the 2016/2017 Engineering graduates of the University.
Speaking at the occasion, the Guest Lecturer, Engineer (Dr.) Kolawole Olonade defined Engineering as the use of scientific principle to produce something, in order to benefit human and solve problems.
He added that Engineering is everything and everything is engineering.
Engineer Olonade made this assertion while giving a lecture titled, “Making Engineering A Career” where he described Career as the profession one chooses to pursue throughout a life time.
According to the Lecturer, Engineering is not a profession to be abandoned for another, noting that it is a profession that helps a person make use of both sides of the brain, thereby making the individual more successful.
He added that Engineering gives you new experiences daily, helps you interact with people and will also give the individual the opportunity to travel around the world.
The Lecturer also disclosed that it is a highly rewarding profession with better opportunities which makes employment certain for its graduates, adding that an Engineer cannot lack employment as he can work in other profession.
Engineer Olonade said further that Engineering is very relevant in nation building as every government talks about infrastructure, observing that Nigeria is developing geometrically and if maintained, in about 10 years time, it will surpass China.
He noted that Engineers are needed everywhere, manbila project, sea/airport, rail ways, communication facility and health sections.
The Dean, College of Engineering (COLENG), Prof. Johnson Adewunmi addressing new Engineering students of the University
The lecturer implored the inductees to continue to be Engineers and practice Engineering, saying that they must make themselves relevant by continuing to add value to themselves through learning, attending of workshops, conferences, seminars and by interacting and networking with senior colleagues. He noted that they must practice for at least four years before they can become full-fledged Engineers and be registered.