The Nigerian Society of Engineers has joined 32 other engineering organisations and professional bodies from across the globe to sign the Consensus on Engineering Capacity Building for the Belt and Road during the opening session of the Belt and Road Forum on Engineering Capacity.

In a statement, it was noted that the event was held at the Tianfu International Convention Centre, Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China, as part of the ongoing Belt and Road Conference on Science and Technology Exchange.

According to the statement, this year’s forum, themed “Pioneering Engineering Innovation and Co-construction of Engineering Capacity”, was a vital part of the broader BRST framework.

It stated, “It focuses on multilateral engineering collaboration, sustainable development, and technical innovation among Belt and Road countries.

“The Consensus, co-initiated by 33 global engineering organisations, represents a unified commitment to achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals through strategic cooperation and shared knowledge.”

The President of the NSE, Margaret Oguntala, expressed pride in Nigeria’s inclusion in the initiative and reaffirmed the Society’s commitment to enhancing engineering capacity across Africa.”

Represented at the forum by Olumayowa Idowu, the president stated, “This consensus signals a powerful moment for Africa and a renewed commitment to empower engineers to deliver sustainable solutions. The Nigerian Society of Engineers is proud to be part of this global engineering renaissance.”

The agreement outlines six core areas of collaboration which include engineering education and talent development, mutually recognised standards and competency frameworks, continuing professional development, harmonisation and internationalisation of engineering standards, engineering ethics and social responsibility, and global innovation exchange and application of scientific achievements.