L-R Engr. Adeyeye vice chairman NIMechE Yaba-Akoka chapter, Adetoun Adejumobi – Community Manager, JMG Limited, Engr. Adedotun chapter chairman NIMechE Yaba-Akoka chapter, Anthony Chikeluba Uzokwe, Recruitment Specialist, Prof. Engr. Ojolo Representing the NImechE National chairman, Engr. Azike Shedrach Formal Chapter chairman NIMechE Yaba-Akoka chapter, mechanical engineering lecturer Yabatech, Engr Muslim sub Dean of Engineering representing the Dean of Engineering, Engr. Otobo mechanical engineering lecturer, Dr. Engr. Borokini Francis staff Adviser NIMechE-SC Yabatech
By Peace Udugba — The Daily Torch Media
JMG Limited has reaffirmed its commitment to engineering excellence and youth development through its sponsorship and participation in the induction ceremony of the Nigerian Institution of Mechanical Engineers (NIMechE) Student Federation, Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH) Chapter.
The ceremony, held on Friday, October 30, 2026, brought together aspiring engineers, academic representatives and industry stakeholders to formally induct new members into the professional body and explore career opportunities in the engineering sector.
A major highlight of the event was a career development session facilitated by Anthony Chikeluba Uzokwe, Recruitment Specialist at JMG Limited, who urged students to begin preparing for the demands of the professional world before graduation.
Uzokwe advised the aspiring engineers to develop strong curriculum vitae (CVs), acquire relevant technical and soft skills, and establish credible professional profiles on LinkedIn to expand their networks and improve their access to employment opportunities.
He emphasised that academic qualifications alone were no longer sufficient to guarantee success in today’s competitive job market, stressing the need for practical skills, professional networking and deliberate career planning.
Comrade Ifekoya Olasubomi General Secretary NIMechE-SC Yabatech, Anthony Chikeluba Uzokwe, Recruitment Specialist JMG Limited, Prof. Engr. Ojolo Representing the National chapter chairman NIMechE, Engr. Azike Shedrach formal chapter chairman NIMechE Akoka-Yaba chapter, mechanical engineering lecturer Yabatech, Comrade Ottuk Goodness president NIMechE-SC Yabatech
“Students must be intentional about preparing for the careers they aspire to. Beyond academic qualifications, developing specialised skills, building a strong professional profile and creating meaningful networks are important steps towards becoming competitive in today’s job market,” he said.
Through its sponsorship and direct engagement with the students, JMG provided valuable industry perspectives on the transition from academic learning to professional engineering practice.
The company also highlighted the importance of aligning classroom knowledge with workplace expectations to prepare graduates for the challenges and opportunities in the engineering and industrial sectors.
