By Motolani AbdulGafar
An automobile engineer, Engr. Ganiyu Fayomi has launched two books on automobile engineering to guide auto engineers.
According to him, the books “Automotive Guide Troubleshooting, Principles and Services” and “Glimpse into the Essential of Auto and Mechatronics Part II”, address likely troubleshooting complaints and remedies.
The Automobile Engineering graduate of College of Engineering and Technology, India harped on the importance of practice rather than theory by the learning institutions, stating that students learn perfectly if subjected to practical aspects of their fields.
He urged professionals to be practically committed in their various areas of specialisation rather than being only engrossed in the theoretical aspect of their fields.
He noted that overseas graduates have an advantage over their Nigerian counterparts due to the practical mode of teaching overseas.
Speaking on his publication, Fayomi, who is currently an ‘industry trainer for the graduate programme’ in Lagos State, explained that the first publication – a 180-page book – is an explanation of automobile basic faults and repair which a university graduate should be able to swiftly resolve while the second publication is a continuation of the first that leverages on high tech vehicles.
He added that his 78-page ‘Mechatronics’ publication is meant to dispel the fear that the operation of a gas energy vehicle completely differs from gasoline-powered vehicles stating that the difference is the storage of natural gas in the fuel tank or where a cylinder is typically stored at the back of the vehicle.
He, therefore, charged education institutes to have foresight by subjecting their students to more practical training than theoretical teaching, stating that the means to succeed in life is facing every moment with experience and practice to survive.
