NSE Makurdi Branch Pays Courtesy Visit to Max Woody Tech Limited MD, Explores Collaboration

The Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), Makurdi Branch, today paid a courtesy visit to Mr. Kuma Aii Iyenge, the Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Max Woody Tech Limited, a leading manufacturing and construction firm in Makurdi.

The delegation was led by the Branch Vice Chairman, Engr. Terhemba Agber, FNSE, who represented the Branch Chairman, Engr. Fidelis Ukeh, FNSE. The visit underscored the NSE’s ongoing efforts to strengthen ties between professional Engineers and local industries for mutual growth and development.

In his remarks, Engr. Agber introduced the NSE as the premier professional body and umbrella organization for engineering professionals across all disciplines in Nigeria. He highlighted its core mandates, which include promoting excellence, upholding ethical standards, advancing the engineering field, engaging in policy advocacy, conducting technical activities, and delivering professional development and training programs.

“The objective of this courtesy visit is to interact with your leadership, tour the factory premises to assess the functionality of your machines, equipment, and product lines, and identify potential areas for partnership and collaboration that could benefit the engineering profession, industry, and the broader community,” Engr. Agber stated.

Responding warmly to the delegation, Mr. Kuma Aii Iyenge expressed appreciation for the visit and shared key highlights of Max Woody Tech Limited’s contributions. He noted that the company’s apprenticeship program has successfully trained and empowered over 500 young men, while the firm currently employs more than 100 staff members and invited Engineers to come up with critics towards the activities of the Company if any, so as to help reshape the company for better service delivery.

Max Woody Tech Limited operates as a multifaceted conglomerate, specializing in woodworking, furniture manufacturing, upholstery, welding and metal fabrication, as well as real estate development. The company has established a strong reputation for quality household and office furnishings, royal and traditional pieces, and related services, playing a vital role in skills development and economic activity in Benue State.

The visit featured a guided tour of the factory, allowing the NSE team to observe production processes, machinery operations, and product quality firsthand. Discussions centered on opportunities for collaboration, including engineering expertise in equipment maintenance, process optimization, skill enhancement initiatives, youth training programs, and potential joint projects aligned with national industrial and infrastructure goals.

This engagement reflects the NSE Makurdi Branch’s commitment to fostering industry-academia-professional linkages, supporting local manufacturing, and advancing youth empowerment through technical collaboration in Benue State.

Both parties expressed enthusiasm for future partnerships that could drive innovation, create additional employment, and contribute to sustainable industrial progress in the region.

Engr. Terhember Agber, FNSE appreciated the MD for his hospitality and kind gesture towards the delegation.