The Lagos State Chapter of the Nigerian Institution of Mechanical Engineers (NIMechE) will host the 38th Annual International Conference and General Meeting of Mechanical Engineers, writes Isqil Najim
This was confirmed at the Institution’s Council Meeting held on January 18, 2025.
According to the press release by the Institution, the Council approved the 2025 conference theme: “Promoting a Sustainable Blue Economy through Technological Advancement – A Mechanical Engineering Perspective.”
The Council also approved the conference dates, Tuesday, October 14 – Friday, October 17, 2025 as tentative date while venue location in Lagos will be communicated sooner.
This four-day conference will bring together mechanical engineers from across the country. Further details regarding the specific venue and registration procedures will be released soon. The 2024 edition was hosted by the Uyo Chapter in Akwa Ibom State.
The approved 2025 conference fees has also been fixed as follows:
Fellows: N40,000
Members: N30,000
Associates: N25,000
Spouses: N20,000
Graduates: N15,000
Students: N10,000
Virtual Participants: N20,000
The Lagos Chapter has commenced preparations for hosting the 2025 conference. Details on registration and other arrangement will be communicated to members.
In other news, the Council has scheduled its first fellowship conferment ceremony for 2025. This will take place on Thursday, February 20, 2025, at the National Engineering Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos. A number of distinguished individuals will receive the prestigious award at the event.
Other decisions made by the Council include: approval of the composition of various administrative committees, with a directive to ensure representation from chapters not currently included; approval of the co-option of representatives from organizations and educational institutions as Council Members; and approval of the Council and Executive Committee meeting calendar for the 2025 professional year.
NIMechE is umbrella body of Nigerian Mechanical Engineers and a Division of Nigerian Society of Engineers.