Concern has been raised by the Lagos State Chapter of the Nigerian Institution of Mechanical Engineers (NIMechE) that a lack of maintenance culture and the deterioration of assets are impeding Nigerian economic growth. This was revealed during a press conference held in Lagos to announce the association’s Engineering Week for this year, which began on September 25 and concluded on September 28 at LSDPC, Town Planning Way, Ilupeju Anthony Lagos. Mr. Abdulganiyu Tiamiyu, Chairman of the NIMechE Lagos Chapter, pointed out that many national and state assets were being wasted and that this tendency needed to be reversed. He also revealed that NIMechE was taking steps to correct this occurrence.
He explained why the Engineering Week lecture titled “The Role of Mechanical Engineering in National Assets Maintenance and Management” had been selected. The lack of a culture of maintenance is a big issue in Nigeria. Many resources that may be used to generate income for the country are being wasted. These resources are the property of the government, which means that they ultimately belong to everybody. According to him, this is being considered as a major component that, once addressed, might have a beneficial effect on the progress of the nation as a whole.
Challenges in the country’s infrastructural system will be looked into.
According to the chairman, the issues will be examined by senior members of the association and top engineering specialists who have been carefully selected for the task during Tuesday’s lecture. He stated that following the press conference, the body would travel to the Nigeria Railway Corporation Yard in Ebute Metta for a technical and courtesy visit. He said the government had made recent attempts towards modernizing the nation’s railway sector, thus the trip for the group to have first-hand experience on operations and maintenance. They intend to visit the corporation to make sure these assets are being properly preserved and managed for the national benefit.
Although the lecture focused mostly on the waste of public buildings and other infrastructure in Lagos and Nigeria, Tiamiyu said bad maintenance has been the prevailing issue. He noted that concerns about infrastructure decay leading to petroleum product imports were also discussed by oil and gas experts. It was also revealed that Mr. AbdulWahab Ogunbiyi’s agricultural invention was displayed by the group on Tuesday. He mechanized a system to attract commercialized agriculture. He listed a list of his administration’s accomplishments, such as expanding mechanical engineering training opportunities for all levels of personnel and implementing member welfare initiatives.
National assets and systems are preserved by engineers.
The National Chairman of NIMechE, Engr. Mrs. Olufunmilade Akingbagbohun wrote in her paper on the topic of the contribution of Mechanical Engineering in the upkeep and administration of national assets, saying that mechanical engineers play a crucial role, which includes a country’s infrastructure, equipment, and systems. According to her, some of the most important contributions that mechanical engineering makes to this sector are the preservation of infrastructure, the development of transportation systems, the production and distribution of energy, the production and management of industrial assets, as well as defence and national security.
Explaining the topic further, she mentioned a few other crucial factors, including safety and compliance, research and development, asset management as well as data analytics, and environmental protection. Engr. Akingbagbohun went on to say that mechanical engineering is necessary for the administration and maintenance of national assets because it helps maintain the assets’ durability, safety, and effective operation, all of which are the essential and determining factor for the economic and social well-being of the nation.
Mechanized farming will increase food production and economic growth.
HRH Oba Abdul Wahab Ogunbiyi, owner of Isin Farm Cultivator (IFC) and Eleku of Odo-Eku Isin, Kwara State, made the statement that the people of Nigeria were the country’s greatest resource. He explained that while natural resources are important, they are useless without the proper infrastructure to extract and refine them and that infrastructure does not develop on its own. He stated that IFC is a Mechanical Engineering National Asset that will help mechanize farming in Nigeria, resulting in increased food production and economic growth. A powered-mechanized approach to agriculture and farming activities, he said, is helpful for farmers, the government, researchers/inventors, and business owners of varying sizes in Nigeria due to the IFC.
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Poor maintenance damages Nigerian assets. – Lagos NIMechE plans to curb asset decay trends with a maintenance culture. – Express your point of view.
It is indeed concerning to hear about the damages to Nigerian assets due to poor maintenance. The plans by Lagos NIMechE to curb the trend through a maintenance culture are commendable. Developing a strong maintenance culture is crucial for preserving and prolonging the lifespan of infrastructure, buildings, and other assets. It requires a collective effort from individuals, communities, and government agencies to prioritize regular inspections, repairs, and preventive maintenance measures. By implementing a maintenance culture, Nigeria can reduce the costs associated with asset deterioration, improve safety standards, and enhance the overall quality of infrastructure. This initiative should also emphasize the importance of training and equipping maintenance personnel with the necessary skills and resources to carry out their tasks effectively. Additionally, raising awareness among the public about the significance of maintenance and encouraging responsible behavior towards public and private assets can contribute to a positive and sustainable change. It is essential to foster a sense of ownership and pride in maintaining the country’s assets, as this will ultimately lead to a more prosperous and well-maintained Nigeria.
It is commendable that Lagos NIMechE has strategies in place to reverse the trend by encouraging a maintenance culture. It is crucial to have an effective infrastructure for maintenance in order to preserve and prolong the life of facility buildings and other assets.everyone must collaborate Nigeria can save asset degradation costs, raise safety standards, and improve the whole level of equipment by instituting a maintenance culture. This project is significant.
The Lagos NIMechE took an appropriate approach there! It is essential to encourage a maintenance culture in order to stop asset deterioration and protect Nigeria’s assets. Prioritizing routine maintenance will maintain sustainability and functionality following of this initiatives is important to protect our asset