SPEECH BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE NIGERIAN SOCIETY OF ENGINEERS, ENGR. OTIS ANYAEJI, FNSE, FAEng AT THE OCCASION OF COURTESY VISIT TO THE DIRECTOR GENERAL OF BUREAU OF PUBLIC PROCUREMENT, MR. MAMMAN AHMADU, FNIQS ON THURSDAY, JANUARY 26, 2017 IN ABUJA

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It is a great pleasure for me and members of my entourage to have the opportunity of this formal visit to the Bureau of Public Procurement, and we thank the Director General for accepting to receive us despite our short notice.

I sincerely appreciate your response to our recent letter requesting for collaborations and partnership between the NSE and BPP for the purpose of deployment of knowledge relevant e-procurement training technology and institutional capacity building required for a sound procurement system.

There is an urgent need for the Nigerian Institution of Procurement Engineers to embark on: procurement training, workshops, seminars for our members and the general public in partnership with procurement research institutes and centers in local, national and international outfits. This feat necessitated the request for collaboration in order to have a standardized content framework and curriculum needed with total compliance with the public procurement act and other related matters.

It is hoped that this process will assist the BPP and NSE in building the needed human and institutional capacity from both private and public sectors in addition to alternate source of funding if granted.

Again, I thank you for the warm reception.

Engr. Otis Anyaeji, FNSE, FAEng

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THE SIXTH SERIES OF THE NSE PRESIDENT’S INTERACTIVE SESSION WITH THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY ENGINEERING MEMBERS ON 22^ND FEBRUARY, 2017 AT THE MAIN AUDITORIUM, NEC, ABUJA

ATTENDANCE

NOTE:

1. The above table is the attendance at the Dinner Meeting of the NSE President with the National Assembly Legislators.

1. The Deputy President, Engr. Adekunle Mokuolu, FNSE represented the President who was unavoidably absent.

1. There were five (5) other EXCO Members in attendance and the Executive Secretary.

1. There were five (5) House of Representatives Members in attendance.

1. Other Legislators went for oversight functions and budget defense.

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SPEECH BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE NIGERIAN SOCIETY OF ENGINEERS AT THE INVESTITURE CEREMONY OF THE 2^ND CHAIRMAN OF THE NIGERIAN INSTITUTION OF HIGHWAY AND TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERS (NIHTE), ENGR. OBIEKWE GABRIEL ANADUAKA, FNSE ON THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2017, AT THE NATIONAL ENGINEERING CENTRE (NEC) HEADQUARTERS ABUJA

Distinguished Ladies and Gentlemen

I am delighted to be here today to be part of this auspicious event being the investiture of Engr. Obiekwe Gabriel Anaduaka, FNSE as the 2^nd Chairman of the Institution Highway and Transportation Engineers (NIHTE) of the Nigerian Society of Engineers.

Engr. Anaduaka is an astute Engineer, we are confident that you would put all your knowledge and experience to move the Division to the desirable altitudes in the drive for the growth of engineering. We therefore look forward to a very purposeful tenure for you as we offer our full support.

I am happy that the NIHTE since its establishment has been a focal Division due to vibrancy and commitment to the ideals of our great Society, your consistency in the organization of pungent capacity programmes within the short period of your existence lay credence to this assertion. I wish to congratulate all of you on such milestone and I wish to particularly congratulate Engr. Isa Emoabino, FNSE, pioneer Chairman for his distinction always.

Let me emphasize here that our Divisions must continue to tailor their programmes in a manner that will promote knowledge enrichment for us to also become global leaders in engineering feats. Let me also remind you that our policy mandating Divisions to submit at least two incisive papers emanating from their national conference for publishing in the NSE Technical Transaction Journal remains valid.

Ladies and Gentlemen, let me commend NIHTE for the excellent participation in all the Public Hearing with the National Assembly which has no doubt been promoting the relevance of the Society: and this, I believe the new leadership of the Division will emulate.

The NSE on 28^th January, 2013, launched a Governing Council, NSE-TAD (Nigerian Society of Engineers Taming African Deserts), and saddled it with the responsibility of reclaiming territories under the threat of desertification. The Council which will operate through Boards has been specifically mandated to deploy modern technology to turn the Sahara desert to a green land of abundant opportunities for Nigerians and other Africans living in the area. The role of your Division in this important project cannot be over emphasized.

The Nigerian Engineer occupies a position of top priority in the drive for the development of our Nation, especially, in your core areas of operation being the road network provision and the facilitation of smooth movement of people and goods to different parts of the country and even beyond the shores of our land.

In the light of the foregoing, you will agree with me that your Division under the brand new leadership would also constitute a think-thank to see the possibility of contributing immensely to this project.

I wish to categorically state here that our hope to opening up of our economy is highly dependent on our ability to skillfully tackle our road infrastructure deficit and the achievement of seamless transportation system.

I congratulate you all on this auspicious occasion of the investiture of your new Chairman.

I thank you for your attention.

Engr. Otis Anyaeji, FNSE, FAEng

President

Click here Download the Handing Over Note of the outgoing Chairman Engr. Dr. Isa Usman Emoabino

The new chairman is Engr. Obiekwe Gabriel Anaduaka, FNSE

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SPEECH BY PRESIDENT OF

THE NIGERIAN SOCIETY OF ENGINEERS,

AT THE SOCIETY’S 2017 FIRST SPECIAL DINNER FOR THE CONFERMENT OF FELLOWSHIP, HOLDING ON THURSDAY FEBRUARY 24, 2017 AT THE NAF CONFERENCE CENTRE, ABUJA

Protocols

I sincerely welcome you all on behalf of the Council, the Executive Committee and the entire membership of the Nigerian Society of Engineers to this Special Dinner. I commend the spirited effort made by all of you to join us here in the nation’s capital to witness this crucial event, being the first in the series for 2017.

As part of innovation, the Board of Fellows/College of Fellows have fashioned the Special Dinner to serve as an avenue for interaction between and amongst Engineers, as well as with other professionals. The underlying reason here is for the advancement of the Society’s ideals as well as increasing visibility for our activities both in the public domain and for the attention of policy makers in the country.

Accordingly, our Special Dinner provides us the opportunity for the promotion of our service to nation and mankind, networking and more importantly the desired occasion for the conferment of Fellowship on deserving distinguished Engineers.

Ladies and gentlemen, today thirty (31) of such engineers of distinction will become Fellows of the Nigerian Society of Engineers. They are joining the league of elite professionals in delivering value services to the development of our beloved nation.

I want to particularly welcome our Conferees to the prestigious Fellowship of our Society.  Your conferment is earned by dint of hard work and dedication.

However, I wish to rekindle here that, the expectations of NSE and the larger society from our Honourable Conferees are high, with regards to strict adherence to professional codes, standards and ethics. The NSE therefore, reserves the right to revoke and withdraw the Fellowship certificate of any member enmeshed in breaches brought to the notice of the Society. In this regard, the Board of Fellows has been mandated to put in place the framework, not only for the restructuring of the College of Fellows, but also for monitoring the adherence quotient of all Fellows to professional codes, standards and ethics.

This Conferment of Fellowship must not be seen as an end in itself but an opportunity to be of greater service to the Nigerian Society of Engineers; supporting its projects and programmes, and lending your voices and muscles to its quests to change the face of engineering practice. I therefore charge you to continue to prove yourselves as worthy ambassadors of NSE.

Majorly, interactive sessions for Fellows have been yielding the desired result. Fellows have continually made useful contributions at such fora and had always become active participants in strategic areas of development in the country. Top on the agenda has always been renewed commitment to the promotion of the engineering profession. Fellows have consistently agreed, with one voice, on the need for generous donations towards the completion of the NEC phase 2, amongst other issues.

Let me commend the Board of Fellows, ably led by Engr. Sir Chris Okoye, FNSE, which has painstakingly gone through the diligent process of selecting the calibre of Engineers to be conferred tonight. The Board has consistently put its best foot forward in bringing out the cream of our noble profession for recognition, as it has done again, this time. I salute every member of the Board.

Ladies and gentlemen, I want to use the opportunity of this gathering to reiterate the commitment of our Society to raise the bar for the engineering profession in the country.

At this conferment, The Board of Fellows has considered it necessary to centre our discourse on the necessity of not only empowering engineering teachers but to graphically point out the means of linking up with the industry. The link is essential for our economic progress as a nation.

The current Board of Fellows has accorded the Fellowship of the NSE the dignity and professionalism it deserves, by reviewing the guidelines/conditions for Fellowship approval to give more weight/scores to professional engineering accomplishments. These have led to more quality in the Fellows of the Society. The ultimate goal is to make the fellowship of the Society the envy of Engineers in the country, as well as the Society at large.

Once again, I congratulate our new Fellows, and welcome them to the league of Distinguished Fellows of the Nigerian Society of Engineers, while I wish them great successes in their respective endeavours.

Thank you all for coming.

Engr. Otis Anyaeji, FNSE, FAEng

President

The week long 2017 Engineering Week of Abeokuta Branch of the Nigerian Society of Engineers reached a climax on Thursday 23rd February 2017, with a beehive of activities packaged into the investiture of Engr. Abbass Muhammed Isola FNSE as the 13th Chairman of the Branch. 

The President of the Nigerian Society of Engineers, Engr Otis Anyaeji FNSE was represented by the Deputy President, Engr. Adekunle Mokuolu FNSE at the occasion, where the Investiture Lecture "Prospects and Challenges of Engineering Practice in a Depressed Economy" was delivered by Engr. Prof. Olorunnisola.

The out-going Chairman of the Branch Engr. A.A Lawal MNSE handed over successfully to the new Chairman, Engr Abbass Mohammed Isola FNSE in the presence of all the dignitaries which included the Past President, Engr Philip Bolude Oyebolu FNSE.

Other highlights of the program included the Inauguration of the 2017 Branch Executive Members, Induction of 80 New Corporate Members, Awards of Excellence and Service to Members and Inauguration of the NIEEE, Abeokuta Chapter.

Other dignitaries at the occasion included the Governor of Ogun State who was representated by the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Works, Engr. Ademolake kayode FNSE. Others are Past President of APWEN Engr. Mrs Idiat Amosu, NSE Vice President, Engr Mrs Edith Ishidi FNSE, Past Vice President, Engr. M. Oguntala FNSE, Branch Chairmen from neighbouring States, National Chairman of NIEEE, Government Functionaries, Past Chairmen of Abeokuta Branch: Engr M. G. Adebayo FNSE, Engr. M.O. Odesanya FNSE, Engr. T.S. Sogbaike MNSE, among others.

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WORKSHOP ON EVALUATION AND REMEDIATION OF SOIL AND GROUNDWATER CONTAMINATION

In view of the menance of groundwater and soil contamination common in our communities and the challenge of providing clean water for the society, we invite you to a 2-day workshop tagged “Evaluation and Remediation of Soil and Groundwater Contamination.”

The workshop is aimed at reexamining the issues of surrounding groundwater and soil contamination and propagating latest thought leadership to relevant personnel involved in dealing with soil pollution and water sanitation; water supply and distribution; environmental health; regulation and management; environmental, agricultural and water engineering; scientists and other professionals like project managers and municipal personnel. At the workshop, participant would have deeper understanding of groundwater and soil chemistry, possible contaminants, remediation and strategies.

Early Bird :Forty Thousand Naira (N40,000.00)per participant uptill 10^th March, 2017

Late Registration: Fifty Thousand Naira (N50,000.00)per participant

Workshop Date: 23^rd & 24^th March, 2017

Venue: National Engineering Centre (NSE Headquarters).

           Off National Mosque – Labour House Road, CBD, Abuja

Time: 10.00am

You can pay into the following NSE Account:

           Bank: Ecobank.

           Account No: 2982021708.

           Account Name: The Nigerian Society of Engineers.

For any enquiry please call Engr. Ovens Ehimatie, MNSE (08033960630), Engr. Caius Umekesiobi, MNSE (08187080657) or Mr. Magnus Anokwuru (08034747003)

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In line with the cashless policy of Nigeria through the Central Bank of Nigeria, the Society has taken steps to transform its financial operations to go cashless, deepen accountability and transparency. The course which was anchored by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) held today, Monday, February 27, 2017 at the NEC headquarters, Abuja.

Text of the opening remarks by the President of the Nigerian Society of Engineers:

NSE PRESIDENT’S WELCOME ADDRESS AT THE INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL REPORTING STANDARD (IFRS) COURSE FOR THE NIGERIAN SOCIETY OF ENGINEERS, HELD AT NATIONAL ENGINEERING CENTRE HEADQUARTERS, ABUJA ONMONDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2017

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Distinguished Ladies and Gentlemen,

• Let me seize this opportunity to place on record our Society's decision today to increase our capacity in financial literacy in order to be compliant with the requirements of contemporary accounting reporting standards through the organization of this course which is basically for the Society's financial managers, inclusive of NSE accounting staff, management and members of our Board of Trustees. This initiative has been under consideration for some time now and we are glad to finally see it through. We thank our sister professional organization, the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), who are the service providers at this instance.
  

• As a progressive professional body ourselves, we place a lot of premium on standards and we will do all that is needed to keep and maintain them. We are also committed to the ideals of good governance and ethical practices for which we are a prime advocate. For this, there would be no compromise and it explains why we have embarked on this exercise which is targeted at updating our knowledge in the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
  

• I am optimistic that this course will provide a platform for conducting a comprehensive review of the accounting policy of our Society for IFRS adoption. Similarly, it is my belief that this programme will further enlighten all participants with the current developments in the financial reporting system.

• In line with the current cashless policy of Nigeria through the Central Bank of Nigeria, the Society is also taking appropriate steps to transform our financial operations to go cashless to deepen accountability and transparency. Thus, this training will no doubt add impetus to our desire to fully comply with the law by improving on our book keeping and reporting systems. 
  

• We also believe that the knowledge acquired here will go a long way to drive the modernization of our payment systems. Another hopeful takeaway for us will be the means by which we can drastically minimize our bank charges as well as eliminate the risks associated with cash handling. 
  

• While urging our financial and management staff to fully utilize this opportunity, I sincerely thank our facilitators for honouring our invitation.

I thank you all for your attention and wish you fruitful deliberations.

Engr. (Sir) Otis Anyaeji, FNSE, FAEng, KSG

President

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The Institute of Polymer Engineers (IPE) has just conferred on the President with the prestigious status as Fellow of the Institute.

This conferment, which made Mr. President the first Fellow of IPE, was given in recognition of his contributions to polymer engineering and pioneering efforts in championing and getting Council to approve the establishment of the Institute.

It is instructive to note that the first division the President joined was the Institute of Plastics Engineering, UK.  And ever since, the President has developed a soft spot for polymer engineering not just because of its industrial impacts but also environmental effects.

The President, in his vote of thanks, challenged the Institute to work towards proper disposal and utilization of plastics, which are indiscriminately dumped in our water ways.

He also urged the IPE to be interested with how Eleme and Warri polypropylene plants are faring, in terms of sourcing for raw materials or by-products for production to sustain its functionality.

Congratulations, Mr. President.

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NSE President Receives 2017 SPE Council

The President of the great and honourable the Nigerian Society of Engineers, Engr. Otis Anyaeji, FNSE, FAEng today played host to members of the 2017 SPE Nigeria Council.

The Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE), led by Dr. Saka Matemilola, 2017 SPE Nigeria Council Chairman, accompanied by members of SPE Council, notably Engr. Thomas Abolarin, FNSE, was on a familiarization/Courtesy Visit on the President NSE.

Dr. Matemilola called for collaboration between NSE and SPE in the area of engineering conferencing to develop contents that deal on petroleum engineering.

He also affirmed that SPE is open to working closely with NSE in establishing an institution of petroleum engineering.

The President, in his response, warmly welcomed the 2017 SPE Council, affirming the Society's commitment to expanding the frontiers of knowledge, which has given rise to already 24 divisions of the Society with a couple of study groups. The President intimated members of 2017 SPE Council that the Society has over time developed a keen interest in Petroleum engineering, given the economic impact and strategic position of the hydrocarbon industry to the Nigerian economy.

The President was joined in the meeting by Engr. TSG Wudil, FNSE (Vice President, Engineering Bureau Services), Engr. Halimat Adediran, MNSE, Engr. Garba Yakubu, FNSE, Engr. Chinyere N.Igwegbe, MNSE (Exco Members) and Engr. Sola Obadimu, MNSE, FIoD (Executive Secretary)

FELLOWS CONFERRED IN 2016

Below are the pictoral image of the fellows conferred in 2016.

• 1ST QUARTER (21^ST JULY, 2016)

• 2ND QUARTER (13^TH OCTOBER, 2016)

• 3RD QUARTER (22^ND NOVEMBER, 2016)

CALL FOR PAPERS 2017

The Nigerian Society of Engineers in collaboration invites Technical Papers for the year 2017 International Engineering Conference holding at Chida Events Centre, Utako Abuja between 20th - 24th 2017.

PRESENTATION MEDIUM

Manuscripts accepted for the conference must be submitted in electronic form as a single electronic file CD-ROM or Flash Drive. The current software format is that of Microsoft Word (MS-Word) latest edition.

ILLUSTARTIONS AND GRAPHICS

All drawings shall be prepared electronically with software compatible with Microsoft Office suite (e.g. MS-PowerPoint, Visio) and integrated seamlessly into the MS-Word document. Photographs shall also be digitized into JPEG format and inserted seamlessly into MS-Word document.

EQUATIONS

Mathematical equations shall be constructed within MS-Word document, using the Microsoft Equation Editor included with the MS-Office suite.

TABLES

All tables shall be labeled at the top with the word “Table” followed by a sequential numerical letter.

LAYOUT

Paper Size: A4

Margins: Left Margin: 3cm

             Right Margin: 3cm

             Top Margin: 3cm

             Bottom Margin: 3cm

DEADLINES

1. Submission of abstract of Paper - 31st March 2017
2. Submission of full Paper, 1st April 2017 - May 22nd 2017
3. Review and Correction of full Paper, 12th June, 2017
4. Submission of final Corrected Papers, 31st July, 2017
5. Notification of Acceptance of Papers, 30th September, 2017

Electronic Submission should be sent to the following email address: ogooobiezu@yahoo.com

MCPE WORKSHOP FOR PROSPECTIVE MEMBERS 2017

INAUGURATION OF CPC IN PICTURES

See below the pictures of Conference Planning Committee Inauguration. 

70th Birthday Thanksgiving of Engr Olumuyiwa Alade Ajibola, A Fellow of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), A Fellow of the Nigerian Academy of Engineering (NAE) and A Past President of the great NSE (2010 & 2011). He is the Agbaakin of the Source (Ile-Ife).

People from all walks of life gathered at the Oba Akinyele Memorial Anglican Church, Iwo Road and Jogor Centre, Ring Road, Ibadan, Oyo State to celebrate our great Papa and an Engineer of high profile. The NSE President, Engr Otis Oliver Tabugbo Anyaeji FNSE, FAEng, was ably represented by the National Exco Member, Engr Ibitoye Kilomodemo FNSE. The NSE Past Presidents Engr Ife Akintunde FNSE (1987 & 1988), Engr I.K. Inuwa FNSE (1989 1990), Engr Dr F. A. Shonubi FNSE (1991 & 1992), and Engr Dr Olusegun Ajayi FNSE (1995) & his wife were in attendance to felicitate with their Colleague. 

Also in attendance are President, Nigerian Academy of Engineering, Engr Mrs V. Maduka FNSE, Past President, Association of Consulting Engineers (ACEN), Engr 'Lanre Shagaya FNSE, Founder Etteh Aro & Partners, Engr Etteh I.I Etteh FNSE & his wife, President of the Association of Professional Bodies of Nigeria (APBN), Dr Idris Omede, Engr Tunde Akinteye FNSE  (VP NSE), Engr Erelu Margaret Oguntala FNSE (Past VP NSE), Engr Babagana Mohammed FNSE (Past VP NSE).

Engr Bola Olowe FNSE (Chairman, Ibadan Branch) & Engr Abbass Mohammed Isola FNSE (Abeokuta Chairman) & Engr Adetomiwa Zubayr MNSE (Osogbo Chairman), some Branch Excos from Abeokuta and Ibadan Branches also made it to the ceremony. 

The Society of Petroleum Engineers pictures courtesy call on President of NSE are displayed below and more after the cut.

The Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) Abuja Branch today, Saturday, March 11, 2017, inducted 55 New Corporate Members. The New Members took the oath and pledged their loyalty to the Society and the profession.

Speaking at the event, the President of NSE, Engr. Otis Oliver Tabugbo Anyaeji FNSE, FAEng, FNIMechE commended the spirited effort by the successful leadership of the Branch towards the growth of the Society, by way of attracting membership. He further acknowledged the support of the Branch towards the establishment of new Branches within the territory, namely, the NSE Maitama Branch and NSE Giri Branch. 

President Anyaeji, represented by Vice President, Engr. T. S. G. Wudil FNSE also commended the Institution of the Engr. Charles Mbanefo Annual Lecture Series, saying it was yet another milestone. He charged the Abuja Branch Excos to immediately introduce entrepreneurship enlightenment programme, where Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) could be invited to come and lecture Engineers on wealth/job creation, this, he said, will no doubt, go a long way, in strengthening the capability of Members.

This is to inform Prospective Member about the April Application for (category C1 only) the upcoming Continuing Professional Education for Executive Engineers.

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Thank you.

Celebrating 60 years of The Nigerian Society of Engineers

President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday, 12th Feb., 2018 in Abuja