Nigeria is set to host the 20th General Assembly of the World Council of Civil Engineers (WCCE) from September 24 to 25, 2025, at the Nigerian Army Conference Centre and Suites (NACCAS) in Abuja.
This marks the first time the event will be held in Nigeria, bringing together global leaders in civil engineering, policymakers, academics, and industry experts.
The Assembly, which will have as its theme ‘Artificial Intelligence, Data and Design: Reimagining Civil Engineering for a Connected World’, will examine the impact of artificial intelligence, big data, and innovative design tools on infrastructure delivery worldwide.
It will also provide a platform for engineers in Africa to showcase their expertise and strengthen collaboration with international partners.
Engr. Dr Aishatu Aliyu Umar, African Continental Representative of WCCE and Chairman of the Planning Committee, said, “This Assembly is not just a gathering of engineers; it is a global conversation on how technology and innovation can transform the way we design, build, and sustain infrastructure. Hosting this event in Abuja provides Nigeria a unique opportunity to project its leadership in civil engineering within Africa and beyond.”
The event will feature distinguished guests, including:
* H.E. Kashim Shettima, GCON, Vice-President of Nigeria
* H.E. Rt. Hon. Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru, Governor of Ebonyi State
* Engr. Oscar Alberto Sánchez Zúñiga, President, WCCE
* Engr. Mustafa B. Shehu, FNSE, FAEng, FNIEEE, President, WFEO
The three-day programme will include:
* Technical sessions
* Exhibitions
* Keynote addresses
* Networking opportunities for professionals across the world.
The organisers have called on the media and stakeholders to partner in projecting the importance of civil engineering to sustainable national development.
