1ST 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, 2nd 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: nseilesa@yahoo.com