NSE Wants Young Engineers To Proffer Solutions To Problems

The Chairman of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), Port Harcourt Branch, Engr. Otunte John Otueneh, has urged members of Young Engineers Forum of Nigeria (YEFN), Port Harcourt Chapter to develop solutions and applications that will solve identified problems in the society.
Engr. Otueneh who gave this charge at the hybrid annual technical workshop 2021 of the forum in Port Harcourt said the NSE Port Harcourt Branch would support any innovative initiatives.
He also noted that the donations to the forum during the 2020 Technical Workshop led to the establishment of the Young Engineers Entrepreneurship Fund.
“This Fund has provided seed capital to Young Engineers with business and innovative ideas. No fewer than five Young Engineers have benefited from this fund as at August 2021” he said.
Speaking on “Achieving Sustainability for Small and Medium Engineering Enterprises (SMEEs)” the Lead speaker Arc. Nnaemeka Uhuegbelem, gave simplified approach to the subject matter and encouraged the young professionals to harness some tools which are essential to SMEEs.
“These tools are, specialisation, competence, marketing and integrity. They are essential for achieving sustainability for Small and Medium Scale Engineering Enterprises.” he said.
The second speaker, Engr. Andrew Agenmonmen, Managing Director of Agenski Recycling urged the participants to be innovative, bold, calculative in risk taking, be knowledgeable and research driven and be confident/competent.
Engr. Agenmonmen also emphasized on the need to leverage on digital technology wisely and also consider online Channels such as YouTube (Videos) as a means to glean information.