Statement of Purpose​​Currently, I am enrolled in a Master of science in Mechanical Engineering program at Gannon University in Erie, Pennsylvania. I have a bachelors degree in Architecture form a reputable Nigerian University. I have gained considerable knowledge in the classroom, through internships with professional construction companies and also from personal experiences during my undergraduate career.
I decided to opt for Civil Engineering with specialty in Structural Engineering because I believe that when coupled with my knowledge in the field of Architectural designs, it directly provides a platform for me to approach and solve the numerous design and construction challenges in my community. It also provides me with the opportunity to impact positively in my community and the rest of the world at large. I am also interested in researching on Reinforced concrete structures and fiber reinforced composite in structural applications.
During my college days, as part of my mandatory Industrial Training Experience, I worked as an intern for the architectural firm Little Arcons Turnkey Projects (LATP), located in Nigerias federal capital territory, Abuja. I was exposed to lots of Architectural designs as an intern with LATP. We did a lot of residential and commercial/public building designs, including the Olusegun Obasanjo Space Center in Nigeria. I worked closely with professional architects and civil engineers as well during my internship at LATP. I also worked with them for a few months after my bachelors degree program. For my mandatory Youth Service program I worked with Ziparker Nigeria Limited (ZPNL). A civil engineering company located in Bayelsa State a state in the Niger delta region of Nigeria. I worked in a six man team as a project supervisor and we handled the construction of buildings and the clearing of some water canals in the region. This provided me with the opportunity
LATP’s Architectural Studio is responsible for the design, development, building, and development of buildings, materials, design fixtures, and furniture in and around the Nigerian state, including the National Center (NEC), and the National Architecture Council (NA). We are a fully-developed and highly regarded construction, structural, lighting and design firm. We do design and design other buildings and furnishings with architectural and architectural expertise, and all of our facilities and services are fully and fully developed. The Architectural Studio, as well as the Architectural Studio, have been operating as local offices for the state since 1977.
We are currently running a series of public works and public construction projects in three areas, both at and in Nigeria. We have over 50 construction projects in Nigeria in our five year programs.
We are also interested in working with private and national governments and businesses to meet our local need. One of our current clients, the National Public Service (NPS) is working to build housing for all those in Need. We have a total of 3,000 homes under construction across Nigeria, but we plan to build over 50 more soon.
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