Emmanuel Addeh in Abuja The Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) at the weekend flagged off the 2026 National Engineering Games in Abuja, describing the annual sporting event as a platform for promoting healthy living, professional networking and unity among engineers across the country.In his opening remarks, the NSE President, Ali Rabiu, said the engineering games, introduced in 2011, were designed to give engineers an opportunity to unwind from the demands of their profession while encouraging physical fitness and wellness.
Rabiu, who was represented by the organisation’s Deputy President, Valerie Agberagba, said it was a well-deserved opportunity to take a break from their demanding schedules, engage in physical activity“When we launched this programme in 2011, it was with a dual intent: first, to give our engineers who work tirelessly across all sectors of the economy a well-deserved opportunity to take a break from their demanding schedules, engage in physical activity, and promote overall fitness and wellness,” he said.
He added that the games had also become an important platform for social interaction and professional networking among engineers, government officials, private sector operators and members of the diplomatic community.“The games serve as a strategic platform for social interaction and professional networking, bringing engineers together with government officials, key stakeholders from both the public and private sectors and members of the diplomatic community,” he stressed.Rabiu noted that the initiative had grown steadily over the years into a celebration of sportsmanship and healthy living, reflecting the unity, discipline and strength of the engineering profession.
