Minster of science and technology Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu has described Welding Engineering as critical and an integral part of science & technology and innovation required in the manufacturing and construction sectors.
This was at a Meeting with Leaders of Nigerian Institute of Welding who called on him for support in their Mission to introduce Welding Engineering in Nigeria’s Universities and Polytechnics Dr. Onu emphases that Nigeria needs to grow the capacity of welders to enable them to have the capability to engage in high tech welding practice.
President of Nigeria Institute of Welding, Dr.Solomon Edebiri told the minister that the institute is not relenting in its efforts towards enhancing the profession in Nigeria.
The Nigeria Institute of Welding which was established in 1980 is affiliated to international welding Organization.