Welcome to the Young Engineers Forum of Nigeria (YEFoN)

It serves as the youth arm of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), dedicated to inspiring, empowering, and connecting early-career engineers across all disciplines

Founded with the mission to nurture talent and amplify the voices of young professionals, YEFoN actively promotes professional growth, mentorship, innovation, entrepreneurship, and community service within the engineering ecosystem.

The Young Engineers Forum of Nigeria (YEFoN) is the youth arm of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), committed to empowering early-career engineers across all disciplines. YEFoN fosters innovation, mentorship, entrepreneurship, and leadership development, creating a dynamic platform for young professionals to thrive.

Led by Engr. Adenike Sandra Ajayi, the Forum collaborates with NSE branches, academic institutions, and industry partners to deliver impactful programs that build technical skills, enhance employability, and promote youth inclusion in engineering policy and leadership.

Our Mission

YEFoN exists to nurture the next generation of engineers by providing access to resources, mentorship, and opportunities that accelerate growth and leadership. We are committed to building a community where young engineers are empowered to innovate, collaborate, and contribute meaningfully to national development.

Leadership

YEFoN is currently chaired by Engr. Adenike Sandra Ajayi, who leads the Young Engineers/Future Leaders Committee. Under her guidance, the Forum continues to expand its reach and impact across all NSE branches, ensuring that young engineers have a voice and a platform to thrive.

Engr. Adenike Sandra Ajayi MNSE​

Join the growing professional body of Engineers.

Why Join YEFoN

Career & Professional Development Access to workshops, short courses, and continuing professional development (CPD) events. - Mentorship pairings with experienced professionals and technical leaders.
Networking & Visibility Invitations to branch and national events where members can meet employers, recruiters and collaborators. - Opportunities to present papers, showcase projects, and win grants or awards.
Training & Certification Discounted or priority access to NSE courses and professional exams preparation. - Support toward COREN/NSE registration and chartering processes.
Project & Funding Support Access to project calls, competitions (e.g. Young Engineers Got Talent, technical competitions) and partner-funded internships.
Advocacy & Representation A seat at the table for policies that affect early-career engineers and youth in STEM.
Welfare & Community Group insurance, benevolent support (where available) and peer-support networks.

The Nigerian Engineering Olympiad (NEO)

The Nigerian Engineering Olympiad is a nationwide engineering, innovation and entrepreneurship competition designed to identify, encourage, and celebrate engineering excellence among students across Nigerian Tertiary institutions. This initiative aims to foster innovation, problem-solving skills, technical expertise, and business development, ultimately contributing to the development of a robust engineering ecosystem in the country

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