A new set of three handbooks has revealed that Nigeria loses billions of naira annually to corrosion, asset failure and power plant inefficiency.
The handbooks launched under the theme “A Gathering of Eagles”_ are aimed at tackling industrial waste and boosting productivity through indigenous knowledge.
The colourful book launch ceremony, was described as timely and strategic for Nigeria’s quest for industrial self-reliance.
Speaking at the event, the author, Dr. Goody Duru Oguzie noted that the handbooks were written “Towards Deepening the National Dialogue for Improving Industrial Productivity, Asset Longevity, and Climate Mitigation and Sustainability in Nigeria.”
He added: “Nigeria loses billions of naira annually to corrosion, asset failure, power plant inefficiency and poor environmental management — problems that can be solved with indigenous knowledge, proper chemical management, and preventive maintenance culture.”
According to him, the three handbooks provide practical, case-study-based solutions drawn from over three decades of hands-on experience in power plants, refineries and industrial facilities.
The author, Engr. Dr. Goody Duru Oguzie is a renowned expert in corrosion engineering, power plant chemistry and industrial sustainability, with several published works on asset integrity and public service reform.
Experts who reviewed the books described them as “a must-have for every power plant chemist, corrosion engineer, environmental officer, HSE professional and engineering student in Nigeria.”
The launch of these books under the “Gathering of Eagles” initiative symbolizes the coming together of experienced professionals to mentor the next generation and to provide homegrown solutions to Nigeria’s industrial challenges.