NSE Partners with Doman Long Engineering for Capacity Building.
Abuja, January 17, 2025 – The Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) has welcomed a strategic collaboration proposal from Dorman Long Engineering Limited aimed at capacity building, skills development, and strengthening professional standards in Nigeria’s Engineering sector.
During a courtesy visit to the NSE National Engineering Centre in Abuja, Dorman Long’s Managing Director, Engr. Chris Ijeli, MNSE, outlined the company’s commitment to fostering closer ties with the NSE. He highlighted the firm’s extensive contributions to projects such as the Niger Bridge and NLNG Trains 3 to 7 while expressing the need to enhance its visibility within Nigeria’s Engineering community. Engr. Ijeli also emphasized Doman Long’s focus on training young Engineers through internships and institutional partnerships to build Nigeria’s Engineering capacity.
Engr. Ijeli lauded the company’s 21-year collaboration with ENSO, which facilitated the transfer of Korean technology and expertise to Nigeria, enabling Doman Long to provide comprehensive Engineering solutions. He shared notable achievements, including completing Africa’s tallest Christmas tree within 52 days, showcasing the company’s innovative capabilities and dedication to excellence.
NSE President, Engr. Margaret Aina Oguntala, FNSE, expressed enthusiasm for the proposed collaboration, describing it as a step forward in strengthening ties between the NSE and Doman Long. She acknowledged the firm’s historical significance in Nigeria’s Engineering sector and its contributions to infrastructure development.
Reflecting on a relationship spanning over a decade, NSE President highlighted the alignment of Doman Long’s proposal with NSE’s mission to enhance the professional capacity and welfare of Nigerian Engineers. She emphasized the partnership’s potential to promote innovation, research, and sustainable development.
The collaboration is expected to foster knowledge sharing, improve networking opportunities, and support Engineering initiatives across the country, positioning both NSE and Doman Long as key drivers of Nigeria’s progress in Engineering.
