Mr Ohida Maiyaki, Chairman of the Nigerian Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (NIEEE) Abuja Chapter, has launched a strategy focused on training young engineers to tackle Nigeria's persistent power challenges. He announced the initiative during his inauguration on Saturday in Abuja, themed "The Role of Electrical Engineers in Building a Vibrant Economy." Maiyaki stated that his administration would prioritise capacity development, introducing a training programme covering solar photovoltaic (PV) design and installation, MATLAB/Simulink applications, AutoCAD for electrical services design, low- and medium-voltage power practice, earthing and lightning protection systems, and energy audits. The chapter plans monthly technical paper presentations and quarterly webinars to promote continuous learning.
Maiyaki said efforts are underway to provide free and subsidised training, especially for younger engineers, while helping experienced professionals stay current with industry trends. He emphasised job placement for qualified members to boost economic empowerment and national development. Collaborations have begun with Nile University and Baze University to bridge academia and industry through mentorship, industrial training, and research. The chapter also intends to engage National Youth Service Corps members and conduct career day visits to secondary schools to encourage interest in engineering. Guest speaker Mr Dayo Olugboye, CEO of Daylad Consult Ltd., stressed that reliable electricity is essential for industrialisation, innovation, and quality of life. He linked Nigeria's slow development to overreliance on oil and weak infrastructure, urging investment in the power sector and policies that support local production. Mr Felix Adegboye, 22nd President of NIEEE, congratulated Maiyaki on his election. The outgoing chairman, Mr Ayila Cletus, urged the new leadership to build on previous gains.
Ohida Maiyaki promises extensive training and job placements for engineers while Nigeria's power grid remains unstable and unelectrified communities grow. His plan to upskill young engineers means little if the institutions meant to implement solutions continue to collapse under systemic neglect. Training in solar PV design is useful, but not when national policy fails to integrate such skills into public infrastructure projects. The gap isn't just technical—it's in the unaddressed disconnect between expert capability and government execution.
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