By Obianuju Azukaego
A philanthropist and former lawmaker, Hon. Ferdinand Dozie Nwankwo has urged engineering students of Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), Awka, to embrace innovation, entrepreneurship, and resilience as key drivers of sustainable economic growth.
Hon. Nwankwo made the call while delivering a lecture on the theme, “Engineering Pathways to Economic Sustainability: Unlocking Opportunities in Agripreneurship, Oil and Gas, and Beyond,” at the 2026 Faculty of Engineering Lecture Series held on July 23, at the university.
Reflecting on the humble beginnings of Fedox Company, Hon. Nwankwo recounted how vision, determination, and perseverance transformed the enterprise into a successful business.
He encouraged the students to look beyond seeking paid employment and instead position themselves as innovators, entrepreneurs, and job creators, stressing that engineering remains pivotal to Nigeria’s industrialization and economic development.
The annual Faculty of Engineering Lecture Series brought together academics, industry professionals, students, and other stakeholders to explore practical engineering solutions for sustainable economic development and national progress.
The event also featured the presentation of an Award of Excellence to Hon. Nwankwo in recognition of his outstanding leadership and remarkable contributions to development at both the state and national levels.
Other recipients, included Barr. Chukwudi Oli, Engr. Johnbosco Onunkwo, Sir Ikenna Okafor, Hon. Chiamaka Nnake, Hon. Obi Nwankwo, Hon. Amaka Obi, alongside other distinguished personalities.
Obianuju Azukaego is of the Ministry of Information and Value Reformation, Anambra State
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