I am excited to welcome our esteemed guests to the College of Engineering and Engineering Technology (CEET) of Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike. The University is set in the agrarian community of Ikwuano local government of Abia State. Hence, CEET is a leading solution provider in various processes in agriculture ranging from food processing and storage, to farm mechanization and automation of agricultural processes and equipment, green and renewable energy, crop yield optimization via internet technologies, optimized machinery and new machine designs, irrigation, transport engineering, among many other. Our work is not limited to assisting the agrarian communities of Abia State, but to also support the development plans of the Country Nigeria and the world at large. This is why our staff have developed solutions to some power systems problems, green energy issues, electric vehicle systems, smart cities, various IoT-based solutions ranging from domestic to industrial applications, waste conversion and management, and oil and gas issues, among others. In testament to the research activities going on at CEET, the Umudike Journal of Engineering and Technology (available at www.ujetmoua.com), is housed by CEET and has been running since 2015. CEET also organises a biennial international Conference, different from the annual Research and Innovation Fair of the University.

The College pursues her objectives through eight departments, namely Agricultural and Bio-Resources Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Food Engineering, and Mechatronics Engineering. The training of students has not started in the last two departments, but everything is set to begin. Students’ training is at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. At the postgraduate levels, each of the departments offer programmes leading to the award of postgraduate diploma (PGD), masters’ degree (M.Eng), and doctor of philosophy (Ph.D).

Since its establishment, CEET has had a remarkable track record in providing sound education and training of undergraduate and postgraduate students. Our graduates are in every industry that matter in Nigeria, from banking to oil and gas, IT, government agencies, and many of them are also excelling in foreign countries. Many others are self-employed and are doing very well. The team of dedicated teaching and non-teaching staff enjoy recognition in their various fields and are actively participating in national and international activities where they make valuable contributions.

CEET enjoys a few collaborations with industrial and foreign partners. The information on this platform provide brief exposure to the resources available in the College. I believe this exposure will persuade you to have a fruitful engagement with us. We are here to serve you.