A Nigerian Army officer, Lieutenant Colonel Sikiru Adepoju Mohammed has emerged the best PhD Engineering student at the University of Leeds in the United Kingdom. The officer also emerged as the overall second best student of the institution.
Adepoju who got both his Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering and master’s degree from Nigerian Defence Academy, Kaduna, has reportedly committed his cash prize to providing teaching aids for Community Senior High School, Akodo in Ibeju Lekki area of Lagos state.
According to reports, the Army Officer hails from Ibeju/Lekki Local Government Area of Lagos state. He conducted his research in the field of additive manufacturing, corrosion and robotics.
Adepoju, however, thanked the Nigerian Army for the support and opportunity given to him to embark on the research.
He also extends his appreciation to the Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) for the transparency with which the selection process was carried out.
