Despite high demand for engineering, a global effort is needed to address specific regional disparities, especially in Africa, according to the second.
Regional disparities in engineering, especially in Africa, must be addressed if the world is to realize a common future where no one is left behind, according to a report issued on Wednesday by the UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization .
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The Royal Academy of Engineering, United Kingdom, said it is partnering the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) to assist Nigeria achieve sustainable development in engineering.
The International Development Manager of the Academy, Catriona MacArthur, said this on Wednesday in a remark during the opening of a virtual three-day international conference, entitled “Engineering for Sustainable Development”.
The conference was organised by the academy, in collaboration with the Department of Metallurgical & Materials Engineering and Department of Biomedical Engineering, UNN.
Ms MacArthur said sustainable development in engineering would enhance Nigeria’s energy sector and fast track development in different sectors of the economy.