Education and Development of the Structural Engineer in Nigeria: Some Gaps in the System
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The writers acknowledge the useful contributions of Dr. (Mrs.) A.N.G Alutu to this paper. Dr. Alutu is a senior lecturer in the Department of Educational Psychology, University of Benin.
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Journal of Professional Issues in Engineering Education and Practice
Volume 134 • Issue 3 • July 2008
Pages: 242 - 247
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