Federal Polytechnic Orogun in Delta State has made history by winning the national engineering quiz competition organised by the Nigerian Institute of Safety Engineers, a branch of the Nigerian Society of Engineers.
The contest, held on September 20, 2025, at the MOM Civic Centre in Warri, focused on the theme: “Applying Engineering Solutions to Tanker Explosion and Fire Outbreak.”
Orogun Polytechnic defeated two strong contenders — the Petroleum Training Institute (PTI) and the Federal University of Petroleum Resources (FUPRE). Represented by Mr Siemur Ohwavweoriete of Electrical/Electronic Engineering and Mr Oyibocha Goodluck of Mechanical Engineering, the school scored an impressive 47 out of 50 points to secure first place. PTI and FUPRE came second and third, respectively.
The Rector of the institution, impressed by the performance, rewarded the winning students with scholarships and cash gifts.
This victory places Federal Polytechnic Orogun on the national map, highlighting its rising strength in engineering education and innovation.
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