SDU Engineering Students Showcase Locally Made Products at SWEP 2026

Engineering students of Southern Delta University, Ozoro, have showcased a range of locally made products, technological innovations and practical engineering solutions at the 2026 Students Work Experience Programme exhibition.

The exhibition, held on Thursday, September 24, 2026, at the Faculty of Engineering, brought together University management, staff, students and guests to witness the practical application of knowledge acquired during the six-week programme.

Products exhibited included locally produced paint, furniture, interlocking paving stones, a 60,000mAh power bank, an automated house powered by a solar lighting system, computer systems, marine vessels and chemical products.

Addressing guests, the Dean, Faculty of Engineering, Engr. Dr Moses Akuneke, said the Faculty had recorded significant progress in strengthening the environment for practical learning. He disclosed that the Faculty had for the first time in several years secured a functional water supply, repaired leaking roofs and provided alternative power sources for critical workshops and laboratories. He added that supervision of SWEP activities had been strengthened to ensure meaningful participation.

Representing the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Sunny Awhefeada, the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Presly Obukoadata, commended the Faculty and students, stressing that SWEP was designed to bridge the gap between classroom instruction and practical experience. He urged students to continue developing innovative solutions capable of addressing challenges in the University and wider society.

Civil Engineering students demonstrated the production of interlocking paving stones, explaining material proportions and compressive-strength tests for durability. Students also displayed an office table produced from 18mm MDF board and an office chair featuring mortise-and-tenon joints, detailing processes of measurement, cutting, sanding, assembly and finishing.

A major attraction was a locally fabricated 60,000mAh power bank, with students explaining that its PVC casing was shaped using dimensions developed with AutoCAD before components were soldered and assembled. Its functionality was demonstrated by charging a mobile phone.

Marine Engineering students showcased work on marine boats and vessels, demonstrating understanding of marine craft design and construction, and conducted a fire prevention and firefighting demonstration.

Electrical Engineering students demonstrated computer system assembly and re-engineering, identifying components such as motherboard, CPU, cooling fan, power supply unit, hard disk drive and peripherals, as well as electronic control systems, remote transmitters and receivers, and automated-house concepts.

The exhibition also highlighted entrepreneurial potential, with students explaining production processes for detergents and petroleum-based products, while branding and packaging of some exhibits showed understanding of market positioning.

The event ended with presentation of awards to distinguished members of the University community for contributions to the Faculty's development, including the founding Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Jacob Snapps Oboreh, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Sunny Awhefeada, the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Presly Obukoadata, and the Registrar, Mrs Ejiroghene Etobro, alongside other lecturers.