Nigerian Duo to Compete for $10,000 at ArchEngBuild event in new zealand

Two Nigerian students, Angela Odiete and Oludolapo Olanrewaju, have made a remarkable achievement by being selected among the top 30 students in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction Management Industry sector in New Zealand. Additionally, they have been listed alongside the best 10 students in construction management in the country.

The duo has been invited to participate in a three-day client brief challenge in Christchurch, New Zealand, alongside 28 other students from nine tertiary institutions across the country. The competition, which is part of the ArchEngBuild 2024 event, aims to bring together the best and brightest minds in the industry to address real-world building and construction challenges.

During their trip, the students will work in teams to develop innovative solutions to industry issues, with the winning team taking home a prize of $10,000. The event promises to be an exciting opportunity for the participants to showcase their skills and knowledge in architecture, engineering, and construction management.

The selected students hail from nine tertiary institutions, including the University of Canterbury, Unitec, The University of Auckland, Otago Polytechnic | Te Pūkenga, Auckland University of Technology, Ara Institute of Canterbury, Victoria University of Wellington, WelTec, Western Institute of Technology at Taranaki, and NZ.

With their impressive achievements and upcoming participation in the competition, Angela Odiete and Oludolapo Olanrewaju have set a shining example for Nigerian students pursuing careers in architecture, engineering, and construction management.