Reshaping Engineering Education in Nigeria

Building Future-Ready Engineers Through Hands-On Learning

Engineers Without Borders Nigeria (EWB-NG) is leading the transformation of engineering education by working with COREN (Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria) and NUC (National Universities Commission) to develop a more relevant, hands-on curriculum that aligns with industry, government, and societal needs. Our goal is to ensure that engineering graduates are skilled problem-solvers, innovators, and value creators who can drive Nigeria’s development.

Our Vision: Engineering Education with Purpose

We are advocating for a structured, progressive approach where students gain practical, real-world experience at every level:

✅ 100 Level – Understanding Engineering Practically

Students are introduced to engineering through experiments, hands-on projects, and industry exposure.
They learn how engineering principles apply to real-world systems, preparing them for deeper problem-solving.

✅ 200 Level – Identifying & Solving Problems

Students are challenged to identify real-world engineering problems within their university, local communities, or industry.
They develop analytical skills, conduct research, and propose data-driven solutions.

✅ 300 Level – Designing Solutions

Students take problem-solving further by developing engineering designs using principles of innovation, prototyping, and mathematical modeling.
They collaborate across disciplines to create functional and scalable solutions.

✅ 400 Level – Creating Value for Industry (SIWES Preparation)

Before their SIWES (Student Industrial Work Experience Scheme), students learn industry-relevant skills, including process optimization, cost reduction, and efficiency improvement.
They work on projects that directly impact businesses, factories, and public services, ensuring they enter SIWES as contributors, not just interns.

✅ 500 Level – Innovative Solutions for Government, Industry & Society

Final-year projects are not just academic exercises—they address critical challenges in Nigeria, including energy, infrastructure, manufacturing, and healthcare.
Students work on projects that can attract funding, patents, and implementation partnerships.

Why This Matters

🔹 Bridging Academia & Industry – Engineering education must produce graduates who are ready to solve real-world challenges.
🔹 Fostering Innovation & Entrepreneurship – Graduates will not just seek jobs but create solutions and industries.
🔹 National Development Impact – Aligning engineering education with Nigeria’s needs in infrastructure, energy, manufacturing, and technology.

EWB Nigeria’s Role

📌 Working with COREN and NUC to drive curriculum reform.
📌 Partnering with universities and industries to implement practical learning.
📌 Creating innovation hubs where students develop solutions beyond the classroom.
📌 Connecting students to mentors, funding, and implementation pathways.

Through this initiative, EWB Nigeria is shaping the future of engineering education—ensuring that every engineering graduate is an innovator, problem-solver, and nation builder.

📩 Join the Movement! – Universities, industry leaders, and policymakers can collaborate with us to reshape engineering education in Nigeria.