NSUK Chemical Engineering Students Win 2026 NSChE FCT-Nasarawa Inter-Tertiary Institutions Quiz Competition
Students of the Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Nasarawa State University, Keffi (NSUK), have emerged champions of the 2026 Nigerian Society of Chemical Engineers (NSChE), FCT-Nasarawa Chapter Inter-Tertiary Institutions Quiz Competition.
The competition, which was held on 11 June 2026 at the Federal Polytechnic, Nasarawa, brought together Chemical Engineering students from participating tertiary institutions with the aim of promoting academic excellence, competitiveness, and professional knowledge among future engineers.
Representing NSUK were three 300-level Chemical Engineering students: Abubakar Musa Sabo, Ibrahim Imranatu Bala, and Mohammed Abdulmalik Hassan. The team was led by Engr. Dr. Bisike Chidiebere Egere, who served as captain and mentor.
The quiz competition featured three stages covering key areas of Chemical Engineering education. Stage One focused on general professional knowledge, Stage Two tested technical professional knowledge, while Stage Three assessed participants’ understanding of engineering applications. The panel of judges was chaired by a representative of the NSChE, with representatives from the two participating institutions serving as members.
At the end of the contest, NSUK recorded a resounding victory, scoring 127.5 points against 80.0 points secured by their counterparts from the Federal Polytechnic, Nasarawa. The NSUK team won Stages One and Three of the competition, while the Federal Polytechnic team emerged victorious in Stage Two.
Speaking during the award presentation ceremony, the Chairman of the Nigerian Society of Chemical Engineers, FCT-Nasarawa Chapter, Engr. Salisu Ahmed, FNSChE, presented the trophy to the NSUK team and commended the students for their outstanding performance. He encouraged them to remain focused on their academic pursuits and continue striving for excellence in their professional development.
The victory further underscores the commitment of Nasarawa State University, Keffi, to academic excellence, innovation, and the training of highly skilled professionals capable of competing successfully in national and international platforms.
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