President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has called on Members of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) to serve the nation with their sharp minds and skilled hands to make the country great in the areas of infrastructure and industrialization.

The President, represented by the Honourable Minister of State for Works, Mohammed Bello Goronyo, Esq, made the call at the 2024 International Engineering Conference, Exhibition and Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) held in Abuja.

The theme of this year’s conference "Sustainable Engineering Solutions to Food Security and Climate Change,” according to the President reflected shared belief that, with skilled hands, sharp minds, and a strong sense of purpose, practitioners could engineer a better, more prosperous Nigeria.

He maintained that this is premised on the fact that engineering sits at the heart of progress in today's world, where technology and innovation are constantly reshaping industries, economies, and lives.

The President maintained that Engineers are not just builders; they are problem solvers, creators, and the architects of our future.

President Tinubu, while attesting to the array of bright and most passionate crop of engineers in Nigeria, reinstated his administration's commitment and determination to strengthen infrastructure and industrial growth in Nigeria.

In his Remarks, the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari, emphasised the critical role of engineering in achieving sustainable food systems, which align with the Government's priority to combat food production challenges, highlighting factors like insecurity, vagaries of the weather and economic distributions that have impacted food security.

In a Welcome Address, the President, NSE, Engr. Margaret Oguntala, highlighted the relevance of the theme, "Sustainable Engineering Solutions to Food Security and Climate Change" and detailed the society's initiatives and achievements.

Engr. Oguntala dwelled on the role of Engineers in addressing national challenges, particularly those of food security and renewable energy.

She advocated for better recognition and remuneration for engineers, seeking for reforms to improve starting salaries for public sector engineers.