Institution news
The Nigeria Young Members’ Section of the Institution hosted the second edition of the Speak Out for Engineering (SOFE) competition on Monday, 20 November, 2017. The competition was held in the Mechanical Engineering Department, University of Lagos, Akoka.
This year’s Speak Out for Engineering competition, on the theme “Harnessing Nigeria engineering using locally sourced materials” was organised by Ifeanyichukwu U. Onyenanu, Middle East and Africa Young Members Vice Representative. and Emmanuel Ikpatt, Nigeria Young Members Section Chair, who was unavoidably absent from the event.
The judges were:
- Engr. David Egboka, Chief Judge (COOU, Anambra State),
- Engr. Dr. Olayinka O. Adewumi (UNILAG),
- Engr. Ebele Ezejiofor (NUTABOLTS Technologies LTD, Enugu – Nigeria.
The event was moderated by Aderounmu, Olutobi.
The competition had four eager and excited presenters representing their respective universities:
- Ofojebe Chinonso Emmanuel, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Anambra
- Otemolu James, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta
- Obafemi-Moses Mololuwa, University of Lagos, Akoka
- Oluwasegun Odusina, Federal University of Technology, Akure.
Attendees included Abayomi Adewuyi, Nigeria Young Members Section Secretary), Adesanya Oluwasegun A., South West Regional Coordinator, Aderounmu, Olutobi, Engr. Anayo Q. Ekezie, Secretary for the event G, Engr. Ifunanya M. Mobi, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Okorie Chinecherem Peculiar, event Admin Officer and Engr. Prof. J. S. Ajiboye Head of Department, Mechanical Engineering Dept., UNILAG.
Ifeanyichukwu U. Onyenanu, The event Chairman, gave an opening address followed by a welcome note by Engr. Prof. J. S. Ajiboye, on behalf of the host university. Finally, the rules and guidelines were explained by the Chief Judge; and the competition got underway.
First speaker, Ofojebe Chinonso Emmanueltook the floor. with his presentation entitled “Fibre reinforced plastic and alternative hair attachment”, he charmingd a thrilled audience with his high level of energy and skill.
Obafemi-Moses Mololuwa; the runner up, from University of Lago
Next was Obafemi-Moses Mololuwa with a presentation on “Power generation using solar photovoltaic cells and biomass powered thermal electric generator (TEG)”. He also held the audience spellbound with the richness and innovation of his work.
Next in line was Otemolu James A.with his presentation entitled "Auto-diagnostic technology: bringing advancement to automobile engineering practice in Nigeria".
Finally, Oluwasegun Odusina concluded the round of presentation with his insightful work entitled “Roles of engineering simulation tools in limitations of inexperience engineering graduates”
With the presentations concluded, the judges were left with a challenging task of compiling marks and deciding on the winners. After much deliberations and concessions, the panel reached a consensus. Chief Judge, Engr. David announced the contestants’ marks and the eventual winners.
First place with a prize of 300GBP was awarded to Mr. Chinonso E. Ofojebe, for his presentation “Fibre reinforced plastic and alternative hair attachment”.
Second place, with a prize of 200 GBP, was awarded to Mr. Obafemi-Moses Mololuwa for his presentation “Power generation using solar photovoltaic cells and biomass powered thermal electric generator (TEG)”.
The SOFE competition was a tightly fought contest. Having similar presentations to deliver and the efforts by all the contestants to ensure clarity and distinctiveness made this a highly recommended competition.
At the end of the competition, it is hoped that engineering students will not stop in their pursuit to generate more innovative methods to harness and advance the engineering profession and to achieve the goal of proffering solutions through locally sourced materials.
Thumbs up to our four participants for their efforts in putting their presentations together and for taking part in this competition. Much kudos to our judges and special guests for their support and taking the time out to be a part of this event.
Our hearty congratulation goes to Chinonso and Mololuwa for winning the third Nigerian heat.