About the Academy

The Nigerian Academy of Engineering was inspired by the need for a small, focused engineering body that would have the narrower objectives of the advancement and pursuit of excellence in Technology and Engineering, and the provision of a national platform for experts to pool their experience and insights and make input into public and private technical policy.

The Academy comprises very senior engineers who are dedicated to the technological development of Nigeria. Fellows are elected based on distinguished contributions to engineering practice, research, and national development.

To be a leading think-tank in the advancement of science, engineering, technology and innovation.

To promote and advance science, engineering, and technology as major drivers of national development and international competitiveness.

• Integrity — Captures the character of the Academy and each Fellow.
• Professionalism — Captures the competence and expertise of each Fellow and the collective expertise of the Academy.
• Diversity — Captures the diversity of disciplines, issues, and expertise.
• Objectivity — The courage to act independently and objectively.
• Commitment — A demand for commitment from all Fellows.

• Engineering Research, Development and Innovation
• Engineering Education and Skills Development
• Engineering Infrastructure Development
• Sustainable Engineering Technology in the Manufacturing and Process Industries, Agriculture and Mining) 
• Engineering Operations and Maintenance (Facilities, infrastructures)

• Provide Advice to Government, Policy Makers and all Stakeholders - by articulating policies on science, engineering, technology and innovation across all areas of engineering endeavours. 
• Support Individual Engineers = by empowering and promoting innovation, research and the development of the individual engineer. 
• Promote Engineering Businesses - by developing strategies for the development of micro, small, medium and large scales engineering enterprises. 
• Promote Engineering Excellence - by advocating standards of engineering processes and products with a view to protecting the general public from poor quality engineering and manufacturing. 
• Promote Sustainability-  by championing the adoption and application of technologies that have low greenhouse gas emissions and environmental pollutants and do not have harmful impacts on public health or waste natural resources. 
• Collaborate with Other Academies and Institutions - by learning and sharing best practices in the development of science, engineering, technology and innovation
• Effective Leadership - by developing and implementing a governance and organisational structure for the Academy to be able to deliver on its external objectives.
• Membership Commitment and Continuous Development of the Academy - by developing and implementing policies and processes on admission and retention of fellows to promote active participation and commitment, including promotion of diversity and inclusiveness. 
• Effective Secretariat - by developing and implementing a functional secretariat able to deliver on the Academy’s commitments
• Sustainable Finance - by developing and maintaining sustainable funding strategies.