Engineering for impact

Engineers solving Nigeria’s problems through design.

We connect learners, professionals and communities to apply engineering to challenges that matter across Nigeria.

EWB Nigeria team meeting with a biopolymer innovator at FMIST
Engineering in collaborationDesign · Education · Community
1998First project
7Design studios
59+Books published
5Global partners

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Who we are

Engineering knowledge into meaningful solutions

We collaborate with communities, education institutions, government and industry to build engineering capability and address real challenges.

Our mission

To solve Nigeria’s problems through design, education and collaboration.

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Outcome driven education

Build engineering capability through learning that focuses on real outcomes.

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Collaboration

Work with institutions, communities and partners to create lasting value.

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Our approach

Learning by designing and doing

Our work connects engineering education with practical problem solving, helping students and professionals apply knowledge to challenges in society.

  • Outcome Driven Engineering Education (ODEE)
  • Project Based Science Education (PBSE)
  • Design studios focused on community needs
University of Abuja engineering students conducting a community needs assessment in Gaba
Start with the communityListen, learn and define the challenge together.
Design studios

We solve problems through design

Seven focus areas connect engineering and design to the needs of people and communities.

Healthcare

Co-designing better care delivery.

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Urban Development

Liveable, resilient communities.

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Selected projects

Global partners, local impact

Our project portfolio brings together learners and partners to explore practical solutions.

Featured project

Textile Upcycling, Iwaya

With Arizona State University’s EPICs programme.

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Featured project

Cold Storage, Umudike

With Arizona State University students.

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News & stories

Insights from our work

Explore project visits, engineering education and collaboration drawn from EWB Nigeria’s work.

University of Abuja students on a needs assessment visit to Gaba
Field notes

Understanding the local need in Gaba

University of Abuja students visited Gaba for a needs assessment. Learn more about the community and its engineering challenges.

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Meeting about ODEE adoption and implementation at FMIST
Engineering education

Engineering education built around outcomes

Learn about Outcome Driven Engineering Education and Project Based Science Education.

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EWB Nigeria meeting with the Federal Ministry of Regional Development team
Collaboration

Building relationships with public partners

See how EWB Nigeria describes its work with government, universities and communities.

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Build with us. Create lasting value.

Join a community working to solve Nigeria’s problems through design, education and collaboration.