A Report on Sustainable Interventions in Nigerian Engineering Education: An African Case Study

This comprehensive report by EngineeringXpress presents a critical review of the current state of engineering education in Nigeria, highlighting the gaps between academic programs and industry needs. The study identifies key challenges, including inadequate infrastructure, outdated curriculum, and insufficient industry-academia collaboration.

Key Findings:

• The current engineering education system in Nigeria is not producing employable graduates.
• There is a mismatch between the skills taught in universities and the requirements of the industry.
• Inadequate infrastructure, outdated equipment, and insufficient funding hinder the effective implementation of outcome-based and sustainable engineering education.

Recommendations:

• Review and revise engineering curriculum to emphasize practical skills and industry relevance.
• Foster collaboration between academia and industry to ensure graduates meet industry needs.
• Improve funding and infrastructure to support outcome-based and sustainable engineering education.

Solutions:

EngineeringXpress offers a comprehensive framework for outcome-based and sustainable engineering education, including:

• A revised engineering curriculum.
• Curriculum development guidelines.
• Industry-academia collaboration framework.
• Sensitization and pilot training programs.
• Development of the EngineeringXpress Digital Ecosystem for inclusive engagement and continuous professional development.

Conclusion:
This report serves as a call to action for stakeholders in Nigeria’s engineering education sector. By adopting an outcome-based and sustainable approach, we can revitalize engineering education, produce employable graduates, and drive national development.