Kogi state polytechnic school of engineering holds inaugural conference
Story from Rabi’atu, Lokoja
Stakeholders in Engineering have been admonished to raise the standard of the sector by introducing technological advancement that will enhance positive productivity and sustain the economic and social development of the country.
These were parts of recommendations made at the opening ceremony of the three-day maiden International Conference organized by the Kogi State Polytechnic School of Engineering with the theme ‘Role of science and Engineering Technology in unlocking Resources for Economic Recovery Post Covid19’ held at Itakpe Campus.
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The Lead paper presenter, Engr. Prof. Malik Abdulwahab, Keynote Speakers, Engr. Dr. S.O.Olusunle, Chief Dr. J. O. Omuya and Engr. Dr G. E. Okpanachi, who spoke in turn highlighted innovations, inventions and Technological developments occasioned by the Covid-19 pandemic.
The Conference which was attended by researchers and innovators provided a platform to share vision, knowledge and experience and proffer solutions to unlock resources for Economic recovery occasioned by Covid 19 and the adverse economic threat it poses on the world at large.
The Honourable Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Honourable Wemi Jones stressed that the effect of the Covid 19 pandemic across the globe has no doubt affected the local economy immensely leading to the collapse of businesses and stunting economic survival.
The Commissioner noted that there was a need for diversification and the introduction of new strategies to stimulate growth and development for economic sustainability.
He commended the effort of the Executive Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Adoza Bello, for his immense role in restructuring Science and Technological Education in the State as well as increasing the annual budget presentation of allocation for education from 20% to 30%.
Hon. Wemi Jones said the focus of the new direction of government was to thrive in education and to position the State by taking advantage of the new world order for science and technology and to shift Kogi state to mineral deposit exploitation to be adequately positioned to work at a professional level.
He announced that Governor Yahaya Bello has approved the establishment of modern Science Secondary Schools with the construction of new structures at Adankolo in Lokoja LGA, Ajiyolo in Dekina LGA, Ogboroke in Okehi and in Okene LGA.
The Rector of Kogi State Polytechnic, Dr Salisu Ogbo Usman in his address commended the Dean, School of Engineering, Dr Stephen Akande for the courage to host the maiden edition of the Conference.
He charged the Academia in Engineering to focus on new technological innovations as the latest inventions in Engineering are conveniently in use thereby providing insight into powerful tools to contribute not only to the well-being of the people but also to economic and social development.
Doctor Usman said there is a need for researchers and experts in engineering to be a solution provider as he stressed that innovation remained pivotal of all creation and wealth with its capacity to improve lives and livelihood and expansion in agriculture and other economic sources that require technological advancement in Post Civid’19 Era.
The Dean, School of Engineering, Dr Akande Stephen said the conference christened ‘Itapke 2021’ is a platform to gather and disseminate the latest knowledge in Science and Engineering.
Academics, scientists, researchers and practitioners of Engineering and allied disciplines will use the Conference to share ideas and discuss new findings for applications in science and engineering.
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