In the opening address given by Engr. Agu Collins Agu, the HOD stated that microelectronics is the study and manufacture of electronics components. He added that we need to encourage the research into microelectronics so that a lot of electronic components would be manufactured in Nigeria. This would not only create more jobs for Nigerians but would also help the country to develop and harness indigenous technology.

The lecture was presented by Dr.Ndubusi Ekekwe a fellow from John’s Hopkins University USA and a holder of two doctorate degrees from USA and four Masters Degrees from Nigeria and US. He stated that Nigeria needs to develop in the area of Microelectronics which will help boost the economy at this time where oil prices are falling. In furtherance, he emphasized the need for Nigeria to follow other countries in developing a knowledge based economy.

The world is now judged on not how much natural resources you have but on the knowledge know how of its people. We can improve on our knowledge based economy by improving our research and development to be world class. Also, by offering International microelectronics companies a strong skills base with highly qualified engineering, software and information technology graduates who are always in demand. 

For more on Dr. Ndubusi Ekekwe and his publications, visit: http://etienne.ece.jhu.edu/people/nekekwe/index.html

 

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