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Dignitaries storm 1st Distinguished induction/Award ceremony of Nigerian society of Engineers

Published

7 years ago

October 31, 2017

Sahara Weekly

1^ST DISTINGUISHED LECTURE

PURPOSE

The desire of this Executive is to build on the legacy of our past leaders in order to take the profession to enviable heights. One of the Flagship Programmes mentioned during the inaugural speech of the Chairman is to give the Engineering Profession a trademark and also give a Corporate Office that befits the esteemed engineering profession. Series of professional programmes were drawn up, the manifestation of which is this Maiden Distinguished Lecture.

Theme: Infrastructural Development Amidst Recession – Opportunities and Challenges for Engineers

Date: Thursday, 2^nd November, 2017

Venue: Foundation Event Centre, Ido-Jesa, Ilesa, Osun State

Time: 11.a.m prompt

Other Highlights of the programme are:

Induction of New Members
Award Presentation
Fund Raising

Special Guest of Honour: Engr. IfeOluwa Oyedele, Executive Director, Niger Delta Power Holdings Company Limited, Abuja

Guest Lecturer: Engr. Akinbola Fatiregun (KAKAKI IJESA), Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, HardRock Construction & Engineering Company Limited, Lagos

DISTINGUISHED AWARDEES:

Reputation Ambassador in Engineering Award – Ogbeni Rauf Adesoji Aregbesola The Executive Governor, State of Osun, in recognition of his prowess in Engineering; a manifestation which came to fore in the construction and eventual commissioning of Roads and Schools in the State of Osun

Distinguished Corporate Award – International Breweries Limited, Ilesa, in recognition of their commitments to the development of Community Engineering

SOME OTHER DIGNITARIES EXPECTED: (Please note that the list is in no particular order)

The President, The Nigeria Society of Engineers, Otis Anyaeji FNSE
Members of the National Executives of The Nigeria Society of Engineers
Past Chairmen of NSE, Ilesa Branch – Engr. T. A. Aladeojebi FNSE; Engr. T. A. Oyinlola MNSE; Engr. A. A. Adetuberu; Engr. A. A. Folowosele; Engr. T. R. Bamigbade
State Executives
Olu Agunloye, Former Minister of Power and Steel & Former Minister of State for Defence
Dr Wale Bolorunduro (BIBIIRE)
Lawrence Ayeni
Adeniran Ibitoye (KLM)
Hon Kayode Oduoye
Dr. Obi Daramola
Executive Secretary, Ilesa East Local Government
Executive Secretary, Ilesa West Local Government
MD/ Chief Executive, Prototype Engineering Development Institute (PEDI), Engr B. A. Olunlade
Management of Prototype Engineering Development Institute (PEDI)
Acting Rector, Osun State College of Technology (OSCOTECH), Esa-Oke
Management of Osun State College of Technology (OSCOTECH), Esa-Oke
Director, Entrepreneurship Centre, OSCOTECH – Dr Oyinlola
The Managing Director/CEO, OSCOTECH Microfinance Bank Nigeria Limited
The Chief Executive Officer, International Breweries Plc
Corporate Affairs Manager, International Breweries Plc
Plant Manager, International Breweries Plc
Brewery Manager, International Breweries Plc
The Director General, Osun State Broadcasting Corporation (OSBC)
The General Manager, Gold FM
The General Manager, Unique FM
The Principal Consultant, O’ Ken Ventures
Director of Works, Ilesa East Local Government
Director of Works, Ilesa West Local Government
Provost, Osun State College of Education (OSCOED), Ilesa
The Director of Works Department, Osun State College of Education (OSCOED), Engr. Famomi
Engr Nemedia, IBEDC, Ilesa
Prince Adegbola Benson
The Nigeria Society of Engineers, Osogbo Branch
The Nigeria Society of Engineers, Ile-Ife Branch
The Nigeria Society of Engineers, Akure Branch
The Nigeria Society of Engineers, Ibadan Branch
Other Branch Chairmen
Members, The Association of Professional Women Engineers (APWEN) Ilesa Branch
The Chairman, The Nigerian Institution of Civil Engineers (NICE), Osun Chapter
The President, Ijesa Sports Club

AND OTHERS

BRIEF HISTORY

The Nigerian Society of Engineers is a non-profit and non-governmental organization and the national umbrella Organization for the Engineering Profession in the country with 69 Branches spread round the federation. The Society has distinguished itself through progressive and imaginative programmes to become the avenue for true professorial development of its members as well as the technological development of the country. The Nigerian Society of Engineers, Ilesa Branch was approved by council in 1993.

OBJECTIVES OF THE SOCIETY

To promote the advancement of engineering education, research and practice in all its ramifications. Naturally, this is with a view to maintaining and enhancing the professional capabilities of her members so as to better equip them to fulfill the needs of the profession for the good of the public and the nation.

FURTHER INFORMATION

Branch Chairman – Engr. Mrs. Mojirade M. OLORUNTOBA

Engr. Mojirade M. OLORUNTOBA is the 6th (and 1st female) Chairman of The Nigerian Society of Engineers, Ilesa Branch. She lives and breathes the “can do” spirit, and that anything success is achievable only by those who dare!

Chairman, Planning Committee – Engr. FAWIBE, I. Oludotun

General Secretary /Secretary, Planning Committee – Engr YAKUBU, Ajari Momohjimoh

SECRETARIAT ADDRESS

No 231 Cedar House, Oke Omiru

Ilesa, Osun State

Email: [email protected]

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Giraffe Global Magazine rebrands as Giraffe Global Africa

Published

15 hours ago

November 19, 2024

Sahara Weekly

Eureka!
Its 8 years of excellent media reportage for
Giraffe Global Magazine

….now rebrands as Giraffe Global Africa

Eight years ago, the idea of setiing up Giraffe Multimedia Communications, the Publisher of Giraffe Global Magazine was birthed by quintessential and well known journalist, Akin Sokoya. Gradually, the magazine has suddenly become a highflyer in the African media value chain. Aside publishing, Giraffe Media also controls an online platform tagged www.giraffeglobal.com.ng which is diseminating quality and up to date news and information globally.

Presently, the media company has rebranded it’s soar away and seasoned celebrity Journal to Giraffe Global Africa, which has also reflected in it’s online platform, www.giraffeglobalafrica.com.ng

According to the publisher/editor-in-chief of Giraffe Global Africa, Akin Sokoya noted that the reason for the rebranding has to do with the wider reach to more African countries and in diasporas.

“It’s exactly eight years that Giraffe Global Magazine, and it’s online platform www.giraffeglobal.com.ng has been in existence, and we deem it fit to give our readers and advertisers a better value for their money and data, and this culminated into rebranding the name, giraffe globalafrica, www giraffe globalafrica.com.ng.

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Ex-bank manager remanded

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1 day ago

November 19, 2024

Sahara Weekly

Ex-bank manager remanded

A former new generation bank manager in the Iju branch, Abiodun Sanni, was on Monday remanded in the correctional centre by a Lagos State Special Offences Court, in Ikeja, over alleged N122,011,441 fraud.

Sanni was arraigned on 16 counts bordering on obtaining credit by false pretences, forgery, use of false documents and stealing by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission.

The EFCC’s prosecution counsel, O. Adewunmi, told the court that Sanni committed the offences on or about February 24, 2020, in Lagos.

Adewunmi told the court that the defendant while he was the bank manager of the lju branch of Polaris Bank Limited, obtained credit in the form of a loan in the sum of N17m, for one Bamgbose Tayo Taofia trading under the name and style of Banut Haulage.

The prosecutor said that the money was obtained from Polaris Bank Limited, by the false pretence that the loan had collateral in the form of a fixed deposit account number 0071572791, worth N111,540,380.52 belonging to Yinkus Multibiz Ventures and that the owner, one Mrs Olayinka Hannah Aderibigbe, consented to it being used as collateral.

He was also alleged to have dishonestly converted a Polaris Bank Limited fixed deposit account number 0071277522 worth N15, 011,441.00 (Fifteen Million, Eleven Thousand, Four Hundred and Forty-One Naira) belonging to Atolagbe Joshua Tinuoye, to his use.

The prosecutor, urged the court to remand the defendant at the correctional centre, pending his trial date.

“My Lord, the prosecutor intended to call 10 witnesses regarding this case and we urge the court to remand the defendant in custody”, Adewunmi said.

But the defence counsel, Osho Oludoshu, told the court that he had filed a bail application on behalf of his client.

In a short ruling, Justice Olubunmi Abike-Fadipe adjourned the case and ordered that the bail application should be submitted to the court before the date of trial.

“I adjourn this case to Match 6 and 19, 2025, and I remand the defendant at the correctional centre. They are entitled to bring a bail application before his trial date”, the judge held.

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FirstBank Hosts Inaugural China-Africa Interbank Association Forum; reiterates its commitment to promoting trade, financial cooperation and Economic Development.

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1 day ago

November 18, 2024

Sahara Weekly

FirstBank Hosts Inaugural China-Africa Interbank Association Forum; reiterates its commitment to promoting trade, financial cooperation and Economic Development.

FirstBank, the premier West African financial institution and financial inclusion service provider has announced its hosting of the first-ever China-Africa Interbank Association (CAIBA) Forum to strengthen economic ties and investments between China and Africa. The forum, themed “Joining Hands to Advance Modernisation and Strengthening China-Africa Trade, Industrialization and Economic Diversification,” will take place on November 27, 2024, at the Fraiser Suites Abuja.

Established in 2018, CAIBA marked a significant milestone in fostering financial cooperation between China and Africa, comprising 16 African banks, including FirstBank, and China Development Bank (CDB) as well as ABSA Bank, West African Development Bank, Central African States Development Bank, Eastern and Southern African Trade and Development Bank, Development Bank of South Africa, Ecobank, United Bank for Africa, RawBank with the aim to enhance partnerships in various spheres, such as infrastructure interconnection, international cooperation, and cultural exchange. This initiative was driven by the need to address the funding gap in Africa for industrialization, infrastructure, and poverty alleviation.

The CAIBA Forum which will be co-hosted by China Development Bank offers a unique opportunity for knowledge sharing, networking and deal making, for the purpose of fostering a win-win cooperation and promote joint development among member-banks. Formerly convened only in Beijing, the Forum will now provide a unique platform to spotlight Nigeria’s pivotal role in the growing China-Africa economic relationship as the host country.

Intrinsically woven into the fabric of the society and with its extensive network across Sub-Saharan Africa, UK, and China, FirstBank provides unparalleled access to markets, to facilitate trade and investment flows between China and Africa.

Additionally, FirstBank’s expertise in financial inclusion, trade finance, corporate and investment banking positions it as an ideal partner with China Development Bank with key strengths in inclusive and sustainable financial solutions in driving this important initiative to support Chinese and African businesses.

Speaking about the forum, the CEO of FirstBank Group, Mr. Olusegun Alebiosu, said, “We are honoured to host this pivotal event that fosters dialogue and collaboration between Chinese and African financial institutions. This forum reinforces our commitment to bridging the gap between Africa and China, catalyzing economic growth and development. The selection of FirstBank as the host is a testament to our rich legacy, deep expertise in African markets, and an impressive 130-year history of empowering businesses and communities to thrive. We are proud to support the continent’s economic transformation and growth and remain dedicated to exploring the partnership opportunities this forum will bring for the mutual benefit of China and Africa.”

Participants will have the chance to engage with government officials, business leaders, and financial experts from both regions. Expected guest speakers include His Excellency, the Vice President of Federal Republic of Nigeria, the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Minister of Trade, Industry & Investment, MD of China Development Bank, Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Governors of Lagos, Kano and Anambra States; Ambassadors from countries of CAIBA members, President and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the African Export–Import Bank, Representatives from the China-Africa Development Fund, and many industry leaders, policymakers, and experts to explore opportunities for cooperation and mutual growth.

In addition, the CAIBA Forum will feature a plenary session which include Dr. Abiodun Adedipe – Founder & Chief Consultant BAA Consult, David Ofosu-Dorte – Senior Partner, AB & David Africa, A Pan-African Law Firm, Ugo (UgoDre) Obi-Chukwu – Publisher Nairametrics, Wole Adeniyi- CEO, Stanbic IBTC, Bamidele Abu- CEO, ABSA Nigeria Capital Markets, Mrs Kouassigan Dovi Eliane Khady – Head Financial Institutions West African Development Bank (BOAD). Other exciting line-ups include a trade exhibition, keynote speeches, and networking events that will explore the latest trends and opportunities in China-Africa cooperation.

The establishment of CAIBA is a positive development that has the potential to significantly impact the economic landscape, actively shaping economic future and fostering partnerships that drive sustainable growth and prosperity of both China and Africa.