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Item ACADEMIC INSTITUTIONS, INDUSTRIES AND THE GOVERNMENT – ROLES IN SUSTAINING THE DEVELOPMENT OF ENGINEERING ENTREPRENEURIAL SKILLS AND COMPETENCE(F.O Adeyemi, I. K. Akpodonor, I. M. Oyerinde, M. J. Odedina, O. O Olomo, O.O. Obanisola, S.O. Ogunrinde, & Y. O. Bodija (2021, August 24-26). Academic Institutions, Industries and the Government – Roles in sustaining the development of engineering entrepreneurial skills and competence., 2021) Adeyemi, F.O; Akpodonor, I.K; Oyerinde, I.M; Odedina, M.J; Olomo, O.O; Obanisola, O.O; Ogunrinde, S.O; Bodija, Y.OThere has been growing concern of high rate of unemployment among engineering graduates, roaming the nation’s streets in search for white collar jobs, despite the fact that entrepreneurial courses have been introduced to the engineering curriculum, as a distinct set of commercial skills and techniques to improve the employability of these graduates. This paper, which draws strength from detailed review of literature, presents views on how the academic institutions, industries and the government can help to reinforce, sustain and consolidate the engineering entrepreneurship programme, with the hope to produce well rounded, morally and intellectually capable engineering graduates with entrepreneurial skills, who could create jobs rather than look for jobs. This will go a long way to reduce the unemployment rate and enhance positive impact on national economic development. Some suggested roles which the academic institutions, industries and government can play in building the skills and competences of the engineering students include: frequent organization of seminars and practical classes or hands-on business activities based on innovative engineering projects, new business development, preparation of business plan, formation of strategic alliances or strong ties outside the university setting to include alumni and local businesses communities that can interface with the entrepreneurial program, mixing students from several engineering departments, and ensuring entrepreneurial courses which relate market needs to the research activities offered by academic institution. Similarly, more funds should be provided by the government for entrepreneurship programs and creation of adequate well equipped entrepreneurship centers across the nation.Item DUTIES OF ENGINEERS IN MAINTENANCE OF PUBLIC PHYSICAL INFRASTRUCTURES IN NIGERIA(Glory-Land Publishing Company, 2022) Adeyemi, F.O; Oluwasogo, FestusItem Perceived Effectiveness of Computer–Based Assessment among Engineering Students in Nigerian Universities(JOURNAL OF SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY AND EDUCATION, 2021-09) Adeyemi, F.O; Akpodonor, I. K.; Oyerinde, I. M.; Odedina, M. J.; Olomo, O. O; Obanisola, O.O.; Ogunrinde, S.O.; Bodija, Y. O.; Wilson, U.NThe Computer-Based Assessment (CBA) approach is a popular method to evaluate students’ performance at the tertiary institution level. Despite the varieties of computer-based assessments employed today, there exist biased views, and questions have been raised on its effectiveness in assessing knowledge of some engineering courses. Therefore, the goal of this research is to investigate engineering students’ perceptions about computer based assessment in various Universities in Nigeria, with the aim to determine its effectiveness in assessing knowledge of some courses. In order to achieve this aim, survey questionnaires were designed as research instrument and administered randomly to engineering students from 30 selected Nigerian Universities in all the six geopolitical zones of the federation, who have in one way or the other been assessed via computer based approach. A total of 329 responses were received, and analyzed. Findings showed that engineering students unsatisfied with computer based approach for examinations; students’ responses indicated that the drawbacks outweighed the benefits. Majority of the students expressed their overwhelming preference for the paper-based assessment due to the problems associated with computer- based assessment. This study recommends that University administrators consider paper-based assessment for engineering students and improve the computer interface of systems to accommodate multiple choice tests, short answers, and essays.