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The National Chairman of the Nigerian Institution of Marine Engineers and Naval Architects (NIMENA), Engr. Eferebo Ibietela Sylvanus, has received the Maritime Innovation and Technology Leadership Award in recognition of his contributions to marine engineering, naval architecture and maritime technology.
Sylvanus received the award at the 15th Democracy Heroes Award Africa (DHAA), held recently in Abuja.
The event recognised individuals whose contributions have made an impact across various sectors.
He holds a master’s degree in Naval Architecture and Ship Construction and a doctorate in Naval Architecture and Shipbuilding from Rivers state University, Port Harcourt.
He is also a Fellow of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) and a registered engineer with the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN).
Beyond his academic and professional qualifications, Sylvanus had built a career focused on developing technical solutions for Nigeria’s maritime and offshore industries.
His leadership had also extended to engineering regulation and policy development, particularly in advancing maritime engineering standards and promoting local content development.
Through NIMENA, he had championed research and international collaboration, including initiatives to promote peer-reviewed engineering publications and strengthen engagement among industry stakeholders, researchers and policymakers.
The recognition highlighted the contributions of marine engineering and naval architecture to Nigeria’s industrial development, technological advancement and the growth of the wider blue economy.
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