Chairman, Momas Electricity Meters Manufacturing Company Ltd (MEMMCOL) Engr. Kola Balogun has offered scholarship to the top three winners of APWEN Lagos innovation month. The company also offered a job opportunity to the 3rd position who is a master holder during their visit to the organization today.
The award was announced on May 24th, 2024, during a visit to Momas Electricity Meters Manufacturing Company Ltd (MEMMCOL), a leading metering company in Nigeria. The Chairman, Engr. Kola Balogun, made the announcement while congratulating the beneficiaries.
The event was graced by notable personalities, including the Past President of the Nigerian Society of Engineers, NSE, Engr. Olorunfemi Ademola, the APWEN Lagos Chairman, Engr. Atinuke Owolabi, along with the winners of the APWEN Lagos Innovation Month. The beneficiaries are:
- Kehinde Adegboye – 200-level Mechanical Engineering student from the University of Lagos (Unilag)
- Okpala Chinaza Goodness – 200 level Electronic and Computer Engineering, Lasu, Epe
- Omolola Olarewaju- Master’s degree holder, also offered a job opportunity by Momas.
During the visit, Engr. Kola Balogun was presented with an award plaque by Engr. Atinuke Owolabi, the Chairman of APWEN Lagos, in recognition of his support and contributions to the engineering community.
My Engineers earlier reported that 11 young females innovators were shortlisted for the finale with top three emerging after rigorous selection process during the Associations’s 2024 innovation Month.
Miss Kehinde’s winning project, “Capturing of CO2 For Cooling Process.” proposed to deploy the use of CO2 as refrigerant and hence benefits the environment while also providing a robust energy source. According to her, CO2, works like any other refrigerant, it evaporates by absorbing heat, it can be compressed and condensed. It goes from a gaseous state to a liquid when it loses heat.
Miss Chinaza Goodness Okpala, who emerged as a joint winner for her innovative idea and solution, ‘The Application of Sound As a Clean Source Of Energy’. The project idea is based on application of vibration powered generator. Vibration-powered generators, also known as vibration energy harvesters, convert mechanical vibrations from sound into electrical energy. They’re designed to harness the kinetic energy from vibrations, movements, or shocks, and convert it into electrical energy.
Omolola Olarewaju, a Masters Programme Graduate, entered Smart Cook Stove. The Smart Cook stove, aimed to address energy challenge arising from increasing use of charcoal-fired cooking stoves by some households, to mitigate the high cost of energy. She observed that most of these stoves emit pollutants like volatile organic compounds, which pose significant health risk to users (who are mainly women) and the environment. Her project proposed implementing an AI- based and IoT system/model on the improved charcoal stoves. This will alert users when the emissions from these stoves is above the acceptable limit.
I participated because I saw an Opportunity- Okpala Chinasa
Okpala Chinaza Goodness, is a 200 Level undergraduate student at Lagos State University, Epe campus, currently studying electronics and computer engineering. Her academic journey is fueled by an unwavering commitment to graduating with a first-class degree. She is continuously expanding her skill set through intensive courses in CSS, Python, JavaScript, and HTML, laying a strong foundation for her future career as a software engineer.
Beyond the classroom, she is an avid reader and an enthusiastic learner. Her ultimate aspiration is to become a beacon of hope and positivity, using her voice and expertise to inspire others and drive transformative advancements in technology and engineering.
Speaking to My Engineers, Chinasa, whose career prospect is Software Engineering, shared her passion for extra curriculum activities to maintain Academic-life balance. She is the Assistant Chief Editor of the Lagos State University Writing Association (LASUWA), a student member of the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) and the Association of Professional Women Engineers of Nigeria (APWEN), where she engages with like-minded peers and industry leaders. Volunteering as a student member at Beautwealt Electronics organization has been a rewarding experience, allowing her to grow both personally and professionally.
“I participated because I saw an opportunity for my voice to be heard, I took it as a chance to share my ideas and initiative to as many people that would be opportuned to see it.” She recalled.
She thank the APWEN Lagos chairman, Engr Dr. Atinuke Owolabi for her constant motivation and Ms. Rebecca Kehinde, the APWEN LASU leader, for her unwavering support.
“I’m really grateful to God almighty first of all because He made all this possible.
I’m grateful to APWEN for raising this opportunity for young women in engineering, I was really happy on the recognition award, the scholarship was a whole new level of achievement and joy for me.” she said
Founded in 1995, Momas Electricity Meters Manufacturing Company Ltd (MEMMCOL) began as a computer maintenance, training, and engineering company before evolving into a leading provider of metering and information technology solutions. Recognized for its expertise in computer engineering and systems integration, MOMAS was honored as the Best Technology-Driven Engineering Firm in West Africa in 2002.
As pioneers, Momas Electricity Meters Manufacturing Company Ltd (MEMMCOL) became the first indigenous company to implement prepayment metering solutions for Nigeria’s Power Holding Company, formerly known as the National Electric Power Authority. With a track record of successful turnkey projects in the power sector, MOMAS has established itself as a premier service provider, renowned for innovation, research, and development. MOMAS expanded its presence in the power sector with the creation of MOMAS Electricity Meters Manufacturing Company Limited (MEMMCOL), further solidifying its position as an industry leader.
Young female Engineers showcase talents as APWEN Marks Innovation Month