Luanda - The Minister of Telecommunications, Information Technologies and Mass Media, Mário Oliveira, reiterated on Monday, in Luanda, the Angolan Executive's commitment to developing a set of structuring and impactful projects for the country, where engineers play a fundamental role.
Mário Oliveira highlighted projects in the energy sector, such as the construction of hydroelectric dams and solar parks, telecommunications and information technologies, such as national and international fiber optic projects and the National Space Program, with emphasis on ANGOSAT-2.
The minister spoke at the 10th edition of the African Engineering Week, a joint initiative of the Angola's Order of Engineers (OAS), UNESCO, the World Federation and the African Federation of Engineering Organizations, in partnership with the African Union and the Continental Free Trade Area African.
In the civil Engineering sector, Mário Oliveira referred to public works, mainly the rehabilitation and expansion of the national network of roads and social housing. In the water sector, he mentioned the extractive industry.
In his intervention, the Minister considered crucial the role played by engineers in improving the quality of life of African communities.
Therefore, Mário Oliveira urged this class to focus on overcoming the development deficit, invoking the mission of offering practical solutions and innovations to the issues that society faces.
He mentioned that these professionals are present in the construction of essential infrastructures, such as roads and bridges, in technological innovation, boosting digital science, among others.
Regarding the event, which Angola is hosting for the 1st time, from the 9th to the 13th of this month, Mário Oliveira said that it will serve to show society that engineering sciences are a driving force for the development and prosperity of the continent.
“May this week be an opportunity to promote engineering education and inspire young talents and may the knowledge acquired actually contribute to our common purpose, which is the development of our continent and affirmation on the global scientific scene”, he stressed.
The event takes place under the motto "Innovative infrastructure solutions for a sustainable Africa and quick implementation of the African continental free trade area” and has the participation of 10 countries, such as Nigeria, Ghana, South Africa, Kenya, Zimbabwe, Ethiopia, Egypt, Congo, Namibia, Zambia, United States of America, Portugal and India. ANM/OHA/CF/DOJ
