By Ebunoluwa Sessou

In a bid to foster technological advancement and strengthening the synergy between industries and Engineering practice, Zinox technologies has approached the Nigerian Society of Engineers, NSE, for collaboration in the field of Information and Computer Technology, ICT.

This development was the highlight of a strategic meeting held recently at the National Engineering Centre, NEC, Headquarters, Abuja, where the President of NSE, Engr. Margaret Oguntala, FNSE, received the Zinox technologies team led by its Managing Director, Ms. Kelechi Eze-Okonta.

To kick-start the collaboration, NSE President proposed the immediate establishment of a Joint Committee comprising members of the NSE ICT Division and Zinox technologies.

In her remarks, Eze-Okonta emphasized the alignment of the proposed partnership with the second pillar of NSE’s Strategic Agenda, enhancing Intergovernmental, Industry, and Academia Collaborations.

She noted that the organisation is particularly interested in addressing longstanding ICT challenges in specific sectors and believes that partnering with NSE will provide the needed platform to develop impactful solutions.

“We are excited about the opportunity to work with NSE not only to solve technical problems but also to support the growth of future Engineers.” She added.

In her response, Oguntala reiterated NSE’s readiness to build a mutually beneficial relationship with the organisation. She praised the company for its resilience and achievements in building a reputable Nigerian brand recognized both locally and internationally.

“I commend your commitment to developing indigenous capacity. The platform you’ve provided has greatly enhanced the competence of Nigerian professionals, putting them on par with their peers across the globe,” she said.

She stressed the importance of taking swift action to translate the discussions into concrete outcomes. The meeting signals a promising beginning for what is expected to be a strategic partnership aimed at advancing ICT capabilities and professional Engineering practice in Nigeria.