Abstract:
ABSTRACT
To achieve ecosystem management and environmental sustainability, it is essential to strike a balance
between safeguarding the environment and promoting economic development and human well-being. This
should be achieved by ensuring that resources are conserved, pollution is reduced, and biodiversity and
ecosystem are preserved. This paper explores the role Nigeria should assume to achieve environmental
sustainability by integrating digital technology and engineering. It investigates the challenges facing the
country and offers solutions related to different sectors, such as energy, agriculture, and oil and gas. To
achieve this, the paper utilizes existing literature, case studies, pilot projects, and expert insights. The truth
of the matter is that when it comes to population and economic size on the African continent, Nigeria leads
the pack. Nevertheless, the country faces significant environmental issues such as deforestation, pollution,
inefficient energy production and use, improper waste handling, and flood damage related to climate
change. Engineering has contributed to the development of the Nigerian economy through road building,
waterworks construction, oil refinery construction, and power stations. But frankly speaking, sustainability
has not taken prominence. As of today, there seems to be an emphasis on the application of technology such
as IoT, AI, blockchain technology, and Digital. The results indicate that the implementation of digital
technology improves efficiency and facilitates leaders' decision-making. These technologies can be effective
through strong institutional support, fair financing, and solutions that actually fit the local context. The
paper wraps up with policy suggestions, step-by-step plans for getting things done, a look at the main
obstacles, ways to get around them, and some ideas for future research and action.
