THE NIGERIAN SOCIETY OF ENGINEERS NSE GOMBE BRANCH
THE NIGERIAN SOCIETY OF ENGINEERS NSE GOMBE BRANCH
PRESENT WEBINAR
THEME : UNLOCKING COLLABORATIVE FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR ENGINEERS; LEVERAGING GOVERNMENT INITIATIVES FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
PRESENTER : ENGR. VALERIE IFUEKO AGBERAGBA, FNSE, General Manager, generation project ( NDPHC), Vice President WFEO ( 2016-2019), Vice President NSE ( 2011- 2013 ), APWEN President ( 2006- 2007 )
ENGR. MOHAMMED SAIDU, MNSE Chairman NSE GOMBE BRANCH ( Host )
INTRODUCTION: the power of collaborative funding:
- Collaborative funding drives sustainable development.
- Increased resources: Benefits include resources pooling, expertises sharing, and risk mitigation.
- Diverse perspective: Brings stakeholders together thereby fostering innovative solutions.
- Project include infrastructure, renewable Energy and Tech innovation.
OVERVIEW OF NIGERIAN GOVERNMENT INITIATIVES
Key initiatives : The Government focuses on infrastructure, Agriculture and Technology.
- Presidential infrastructure development fund ( PIDF )
- Nigeria Sovereign investment authority ( NSIA ) 2011 to manage excess funds from hydrocarbon revenues.
- Technology incubation programme.
SPECIFIC FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR ENGINEERS.
- Infrastructure Grants, funding for Roads, Bridges and water systems.
- Energy Sector: Renewable Energy project, transmission and distribution project
- Technology Hub: supporting start-up and research innitiatives.
STRATEGIES FOR SUCCESSFULLY GRANT APPLICATIONS
- Assemble a strong team
- Develop a detailed proposal
- Build key relationship
- Demonstrate alignment: show clear alignment with government priorities.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA AND APPLICATION PROCESS
REQUIREMENTS:
- Company Registration, technical expertise, and financial viability.
Application process: summit online applications details proposals and undergo due diligence.
COMMON PITFALLS : Avoid incomplete documentation, unrealistic budgets.
CONCLUSION: Engineering a sustainable future, by working together, Engineers can unlock significant funding, this leads to impactful projects and a more sustainable future for Nigeria.