Pages: 13-18

Abstract

This paper examines Engineering Education in Nigeria as a catalyst for national economic and infrastructural development. The present near collapse of economy in form of recession in Nigeria, is the consequence arising from negligence of Engineering Education in Nigeria. Challenges facing Engineering Education in Nigeria were identified and discussed clearly. This was followed by few recommendations that will help curb the ugly monster crippling the effectiveness of Engineering Education in Nigeria. The aim of this work will be achieved, if the issues raised here are treated with all sense of urgency by the regulatory bodies set up by government to monitor and regulate Engineering activities and Engineer administrators such as deans of engineering faculties in our institutions. Nigeria will be launched back to path greatness if there is a deliberate effort to revive the processes involve in Engineering Education.