{
  "id": 15934720,
  "title": "Nigeria must reduce reliance on imported machinery — Engineers",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/21/nigeria-must-reduce-reliance-on-imported-machinery-engineers",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-21T19:14:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/nigeria-must-reduce-reliance-on-imported-machinery-engineers/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Nigerian Institution of Mechanical Engineers (NIMechE) has urged the country to reduce its dependence on imported machinery and promote indigenous technology and local manufacturing to tackle security, unemployment, and economic challenges. NIMechE National Chairman, Babagana Tela, emphasized mechanical engineering's crucial role in national transformation during the 39th International Conference, Exhibitions and Annual General Meeting of NIMechE held in Abuja.\n\nTela argued that mechanical engineering should be seen as an instrument of national transformation, capable of addressing critical issues such as security, energy supply, manufacturing, and economic diversification. He urged the government, universities, polytechnics, research institutions, and private companies to collaborate in converting research findings into practical technologies for local production.\n\nThe conference, themed \"Mechanical Engineers as Catalysts of Innovation for Enhanced Security and Sustainable National Development,\" highlighted the need for mechanical engineers to innovate and develop technologies that strengthen national resilience while supporting peaceful and sustainable development. Tela emphasized the responsibility of mechanical engineers to create technologies that address practical issues and called for stronger collaboration among government agencies, academia, industries, and professional bodies to direct engineering expertise towards problem-solving.\n\nThe conference aimed to provide a platform for mechanical engineers to exchange ideas, showcase innovations, and develop practical solutions to national challenges. Committee Chairman, Rose Madaki, encouraged attendees to actively participate in technical sessions, exhibitions, and the annual general meeting, expressing optimism that the discussions would lead to tangible outcomes for the profession and the country.",
  "summary": "The Nigerian Institution of Mechanical Engineers says Nigeria must reduce its reliance on imported machinery and invest in indigenous technology to solve i Read More: https://punchng.com/nigeria-must-reduce-reliance-on-imported-machinery-engineers/",
  "key_points": [
    "Nigerian Institution of Mechanical Engineers urges reduction of imported machinery.",
    "Mechanical engineering crucial for national transformation, security, energy, manufacturing.",
    "Collaboration needed among government, academia, industries to develop local technologies."
  ],
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        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "Nigeria must reduce reliance on imported machinery — Engineers",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/21/nigeria-must-reduce-reliance-on-imported-machinery-engineers-15934863",
        "published": "2026-10-21T19:14:51.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}