By Olanrewaju Adesanya
In a significant step towards a seamless transition and celebration of leadership, the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) has officially inaugurated the Investiture Committee for its 35th President.
The inauguration was performed by the President and Chairman-in-Council, Engr. Margaret Aina Oguntala, FNSE.
The Committee is tasked with planning and executing the investiture ceremony of Engr. Ali A. Rabiu, FNSE, F.ASCE, FAEng, MFR, who is set to become the 35th President of the prestigious professional body.
The Committee is to be chaired by Engr. W. Kamila Maliki, FNSE, FAEng, mni, with Engr. George Chukwulewa Okoroma, FNSE, FAEng, serving as Vice Chairman.
A diverse and distinguished group of Engineers from across the country and the diaspora have also been appointed as members, reflecting the national spread and professional depth of the Society.
Other members of the Investiture Committee are Engr. M. Kabir Wanori, FNSE; Engr. Prof. O.A.U. Uche, FNSE; Engr. Ademola Agoro, FNSE; Engr. Rose Madaki, FNSE; Engr. Hon. Solomon B. Maren, FNSE; Engr. Hon. Mohammed Haruna, FNSE; Engr. Jacob Adeyemo, FNSE; Engr. Benjamin Osita Okoh, FNSE;Engr. Nnoli Akpedeye, FNSE, FAEng; Engr. Nurudeen M. Musa, FNSE; Engr. Rabiu Said, FNSE; Engr. Aisha Umara, FNSE; Engr. Ojegba Evukowhiroro, FNSE; Engr. Muhammed Dauda, FNSE (Sarkin Kudun Lafia); Engr. Dr. Bola Mudashir, FNSE; Engr. Uwem Akpan, FNSE; Engr. Prof. Abdulrahman Asipita, FNSE; Engr. Ismaila Amodu, FNSE, FAEng; Engr. Dr. Felicia Agubata, FNSE; Engr. V. C. Igiri, FNSE; Engr. Mohammed Baba Shehu, MNSE while Engr. Olumoh Sharafadeen, FNSE, will serve as the Committee Secretary, and Engr. Muhammed B. Shettima, FNSE, the Assistant Secretary.
In addition, representatives from the NSE Diaspora community are included, underscoring the global footprint of the Society.
Speaking during the inauguration, the President of NSE charged the committee to ensure a befitting and inclusive ceremony that reflects the values, vision, and unity of the Nigerian Engineering community.
She emphasized the importance of excellence, decorum, and innovation in the planning and execution of the event.
In his remarks, Deputy President, Engr. Ali A. Rabiu, FNSE, F.ASCE, FAEng, MFR, expressed appreciation to the committee for their readiness to serve.
“I deeply appreciate your willingness to take on this important assignment and I have absolute confidence in your ability to deliver an exceptional and memorable investiture ceremony,” he stated.
The inauguration of the committee signals the Society’s continued commitment to excellence, orderliness, and purposeful leadership transition.
