Engr. Dr. Bola Mudasiru, a global infrastructure leader and Deputy National Chairman of the Nigerian Institution of Highway and Transportation Engineers (NIHTE), has emphasized that engineering practice holds the key to addressing environmental challenges such as climate change, pollution, and infrastructural deficits globally.
He made this disclosure during his presentation on “Shaping our Sustainable Future Through Engineering” at the 2025 Federation of African Engineering Organisations (FAEO) Presidential Inauguration and World Engineering Day in Botswana.
Engr. Bola highlighted the critical role engineering plays in creating a sustainable future through green technology, regenerative design, and enhanced infrastructural development for a better society. He outlined the presentation’s objectives as interconnected sustainability, digitalization, and emerging technologies that shape future resilience.
On World Engineering Day, Engr. Bola reiterated that the engineering profession plays a crucial role in shaping a technologically advanced, sustainable future by ensuring a livable world for generations to come. He stressed that this transformative journey fosters continuous improvement in sustainable practices and develops innovative solutions for resilient urban futures.
“Sustainable engineering is no longer a niche concept but a fundamental imperative for global prosperity, considering the world’s environmental challenges, resource depletion, and pollution,” he said. “Engineering, with its power to design, create, and optimize, holds the key to addressing these challenges.”
Engr. Mudasiru emphasized engineering solutions for harnessing renewable energy sources (solar, wind, hydro power), Designing infrastructure that minimizes environmental impact (green buildings, sustainable transportation systems, eco-friendly water management).
“Reducing greenhouse gas emissions (carbon capture and storage, climate-resilient infrastructure) waste reduction, recycling, and upcycling, promoting a circular economy that prioritizes inclusivity, equity, and social justice.
He also highlighted emerging factors such as renewable energy, microgrid systems, AI, robotics, Internet of Things, and smart infrastructure.
Looking ahead, Engr. Bola Mudasiru emphasized the need for continuous learning, global collaboration, ethical leadership, and measuring impact to drive improvement in sustainable practices. By embracing sustainable engineering practices, we can create systems that enhance financial success while prioritizing human well-being and environmental stewardship
