…As NSE Ado Ekiti Branch Inaugurates First Female Chairman, Other Executives
A Computer Science lecturer at Federal Polytechnic, Ado Ekiti, Dr. Taiwo Fele, has called on engineers and citizens alike to embrace the opportunities within the digital economy to propel national development and drive societal change.
Speaking in Ado-Ekiti during the inauguration of the new executive committee of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), Ado Ekiti branch, Dr. Fele underscored the transformative role engineers play in utilizing emerging technologies.
In his lecture themed “Ekiti Digital Economy: The Roles of Engineers in Optimally Exploring Emerging Opportunities,” Dr. Fele analized how tools like Artificial Intelligence (AI) and data analytics could help tackle critical challenges across various sectors, including infrastructure, healthcare, education, and cybersecurity.
“Digital innovation is no longer a choice; it is the backbone of a thriving economy. Engineers are expected to be at the helm of this shift”. he stated.
Similarly, the NSE National President, Mrs Margret Oguntala, represented by Akure branch Chairman, Mr Oluwaseun Adeyeye, expressed confidence in the new executive team.
She acknowledged the remarkable progress made by the Ado Ekiti branch, urging the leadership to continue their commitment to the association’s advancement.
In a keynote address, titled “Engineering the Future: Unlocking Ekiti’s Economic Potential Through Sustainable Innovation,” the Vice Chancellor, Ekiti State University (EKSU), Professor Ayodele Babalola, represented by Professor Ilesanmi Oluwafemi, emphasized EKSU’s commitment to working alongside the NSE in addressing Ekiti’s infrastructural needs.
He projected a future where Ekiti becomes a beacon of sustainable engineering practices.
The newly elected chairman, Engr. Tola Alawode made history as the first female chairman of NSE’s Ado Ekiti branch.
Alawode, who is also the 17th Chairman of the society, pledged to prioritize members’ welfare and accelerate the association’s growth, emphasizing professional development, technological innovation, and fostering an engineering hub in Ekiti.
She praised Governor Biodun Oyebanji for his support and urged him to continue awarding engineering contracts to qualified professionals to ensure Ekiti remains a project-driven state.
Other newly inducted executives include: Engr. Abiodun Ogunrinde (Vice Chairman); Engr. H. Owoyemi (General Secretary); Engr. Babalogbon (Assistant General Secretary); Engr. Adekanmi Jonathan (Treasurer); Engr. Hassan Jimoh (Technical Secretary) and Engr. Olatunde Jubril (Assistant Technical Secretary).
The rest are Engr. Ajayi Gabriel (Publicity Secretary); Engr. Ayodele Ayebusi (Ex-Officio 1); Engr. Taiwo Falae (Ex-Officio 2); Engr. O. Aluko (Past Chairman); Engr. Samuel Ogundare (NICE Chairman) and Engr. Aderonke Olajide (APWEN Chairman)
