UNIZIK Engineering Students Win Two Prizes at IEEE IAS-IPCSD Design Contest
Ten students from the Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering at Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK) won two prizes at the IEEE IAS-IPCSD Engineering Design Contest 2024, a competition for African engineering students.
Chris Oyeoku Okafor 
Ten engineering students from the Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering at Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK) have achieved remarkable success at the Africa-wide IEEE IAS-IPCSD Engineering Design Contest 2024. This prestigious competition, organized for undergraduate and graduate engineering students across African universities, aims to promote ingenuity in solving unique challenges on the continent.
Two teams from UNIZIK secured top-three positions, collectively winning $4,000 of the $6,000 total prize pool. Team Incredibles, consisting of Egwuchika Tochukwu, Ogbuagu Chibueze, Samuel Gospel, and Uzuke Victory, developed an innovative prototype for an emergency/crisis management system tailored for public roads. Meanwhile, Team Titans, which included Agbo Augustine, Onyebuchi Goodnews, Lekia Peace, Chidiebere Dominion, Udemgba Ferdinand, and Gabriel Onyedika Nnamoko, created a cutting-edge waste-to-energy system aimed at intelligent and sustainable waste management.
This achievement highlights the dedication and innovation cultivated within UNIZIK’s engineering department, showcasing the university’s commitment to nurturing technical excellence. The victory not only enhances the institution’s reputation but also positions Nnamdi Azikiwe University as a leader in producing skilled engineers capable of competing on a global stage.
Furthermore, this success serves as an inspiration for current and prospective students, encouraging them to pursue excellence in engineering and technology. The recognition received in this international competition reinforces the quality of education at Nnamdi Azikiwe University and its vital role in shaping the future of engineering in Africa.
