The Chapters of the institution are  called “The Nigerian Institution of Mechanical Engineers, NIMechE Chapter  AIMS AND OBJECTIVES  The aims and objectives of the Chapter are as follows:

• 1 To promote the aims and objectives of The Nigerian Institution of Mechanical Engineers as they relate to professional development through the continuing education and training of members of the Institution to update their knowledge and skill in the art, science, practice and management of Mechanical Engineering and associated technologies.
• 2 To provide opportunities for interaction amongst members of each Chapter and between the chapter and others in the field of Mechanical Engineering and associated technologies through provision of facilities for reading and discussing technical papers, through arrangement and or promotion of visits to industrial establishments and other places of Mechanical Engineering interest and through lectures and publication of technical journals on Mechanical Engineering.
• 3 To promote the development of the art, science and management of Mechanical Engineering through active encouragement of research and development and establishment of research and development priorities emphasizing the use of locally available materials to serve local situations and challenges and enhance the nation’s domestic and export potential.
• 4 To promote opportunity for interaction between the Institution, Government of the Federation, States and their parastatals with a view to influencing policies relating to Mechanical Engineering, industry and technology.
• 5 To promote and project the interest of mechanical engineering and provide advisory service to members of the Chapter.
• 6 To provide advisory and consultancy services for Government and industry in the field of Mechanical Engineering and associated technologies.
• 7 To encourage cooperation with other institutions or divisions of The Nigerian Society of Engineers and other similar professional organizations and with universities and other institutions in the field of mechanical engineering and technology within and outside Nigeria.
• 8 To carry out any activities as may be consistent with the above objectives.
• 9 To carry out any other assignments or activities as may be directed by the Council of The Nigerian Institution of Mechanical Engineers.

Membership The Chapter shall comprise of Fellows, Corporate Members, Associate Members, Graduates, and Students members. CORPORATE MEMBERS Those considered as Corporate Members are 1. Fellows of NIMechE (FNIMechE) 2. Members of NIMechE (MNIMechE) <strong>Affiliates</strong> 1. Graduate Members of NIMechE (GNIMechE) 2. Student Members of NIMechE (SNIMechE) A Student/Graduate Member must be undergoing/must have undergone a course of study in Mechanical Engineering qualified for registration with COREN under an accredited Institution. 3. Associate Members of NIMechE (ANIMechE) Associate Members should possess a university degree in sciences allied to Mechanical Engineering Science or qualifications approved by NIMechE Council such as Higher National Diploma Mechanical Engineering. 4. Honorary fellows of NIMechE, HonFNIMechE Those who do not possess a degree in Mechanical Engineering. They must satisfy the institution interest. 5. A corporate member must be a graduate of mechanical engineers from an accredited Institution and must be COREN registered. Eligibility

• 1 Membership of the Chapter is open to students and Graduates of Engineering qualified for registration with the Nigerian Institution of Mechanical Engineers as determined by the council
• 2 Any graduate Mechanical Engineer resident and practicing within the Chapter environs is eligible to be a Graduate member
• 3 Any mechanical Engineer who resides, practices and/or has his office within the State where a Chapter exists shall also be eligible to be a Member of the Chapter provided such Engineer does not belong to any other Chapter of the Institution.
• 4 Membership grades shall be the same as the cadre in the register of members kept at the Nigerian Institution of Mechanical Engineers National Headquarters

If there is no Chapter in your local area, contact nimechehq@gmail.com  for more information