2025 Engineering Week Begins July 21, Highlights Innovation, Infrastructure, and Sustainability in Nigeria

Mary Nnah

The Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), Trans Amadi Branch, has officially announced the lineup of activities for the 2025 Engineering Week, scheduled to run from Monday, July 21 to Friday, July 25, 2025.
According to a statement signed by the Branch Chairman, Engr. Dr. Jonathan Francis, FNSE, Chairman of the Trans Amadi Branch of NSE, this year’s theme, “Engineering the Future: Innovation, Infrastructure & Sustainability,” will bring together leading voices in the engineering profession.

The event will be chaired by Engr. Margeret Aina Oguntala, FNSE, President and Chairman-in-Council of NSE. Other distinguished guests include Prof. Sadiq Z. Abubakar (President, COREN), Engr. Felix Omatsola Ogbe, FNSE (Executive Secretary, NCDMB), Engr. Victor Bandele, FNSE (DMD, Deepwater Asset, TotalEnergies EP Nigeria), Engr. Adewale Fayemi, FNSE (MD TotalEnergies GRP Nigeria), Engr. Olatunji Akinwunmi, FNSE (ED CS TotalEnergies), Engr. Obi Imemba, FNSE (ED JV TotalEnergies), Engr. Alex Aghedo, FNSE (EGM AOBO TotalEnergies), Engr. Seun Faluyi, FNSE (National Chairman, NISafetyE), and Engr. Chief Giandomenico Massari, FNSE (President, Cycling Federation of Nigeria).
Pre-event activities will commence on Saturday, July 19 in Lagos and Port Harcourt, featuring a 5K Walkathon, Zumba Dance, Health Talk (Know Your Numbers), and Indoor Games.

The Opening Ceremony will take place on Monday, July 21 at Victoria Island, Lagos, and then followed by Technical Conference and Exhibition. The week continues on Tuesday, July 22 with the Annual Dinner in Victoria Island, Lagos.

The week will conclude on Friday, July 25 in Port Harcourt with a series of impactful events including an Industrial Tour, mentoring session for Young Engineers, and Orphanage Visits.
Speaking on the significance of the event, Engr. Dr. Jonathan Francis emphasized the need for reflection and action in the face of rapid technological change.

“We are at a pivotal moment in our profession. With emerging technologies reshaping our world, this is the time for engineers to reflect, innovate, and lead. The Trans Amadi Branch Engineering Week offers a platform for thought leadership, policy influence, and community impact. It’s not just about networking and knowledge-sharing—it’s also about giving back through our Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives.”

The 2025 Engineering Week promises to be a dynamic blend of insight, innovation, collaboration, and compassion.