NSE Ilesa marks silver jubilee

The Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), Ilesa branch will next week organise an Engineering Week to mark its 25th anniversary in Ilesa, Osun State.

According to a statement signed by the Branch Chairman, Engr. Mojirade Oloruntoba, the week-long celebration will feature series of activities. The high-point of weeklong event will be the 2nd Distinguished Lecture and Award Ceremony scheduled for Thursday, October 18.

The lecture with the theme “Industrialisation as a Tool for National Development: Roles and Benefits for Engineers” will be delivered by Engr. Dideolu Falobi, Managing Director, Kresta Laurel Limited.

Outstanding individuals and corporate bodies that have contributed to the engineering profession among whom are Mr. Lateef Bakare, a Director with First Bank and Engr. Oluyemi Oguntominiyi, Director of Highways Construction and Rehabilitation, Federal Ministry of Power, Works and Housing will be honoured at the event.

The Ilesa Branch of the Nigerian Society of Engineers was inaugurated in 1993.