Nigerian Society of Engineers Inaugurates New Lekki Peninsula Branch

The Nigerian Society of Engineers, NSE, has officially inaugurated its new Lekki Peninsula Branch during a ceremony held in Lekki on November 25.

This event marks a significant milestone as it is the 93rd branch of the NSE, demonstrating the organisation’s commitment to expanding its presence and facilitating the professional development of engineers across Nigeria.

The ceremony attracted a diverse group of engineers, including all branch Chairmen in Lagos, and representatives from major companies such as Chevron, MTN, and Seplat, as well as local professionals eager to contribute to the future of engineering in the region.

The event featured a Technical Lecture titled “Domestic Gas Infrastructure Development in Nigeria: Opportunities and Challenges,” delivered by industry experts including Engr. Nathaniel Oyatogun, Managing Director and CEO of ASPEN Energy, and Nathan Unugbua, a seasoned gas development expert.

Their presentations highlighted the critical role of domestic gas infrastructure in Nigeria’s economic growth, opportunities and the challenges facing the industry.

The President of NSE, Margaret Oguntala (an Engineer), emphasised the historic nature of the event and the NSE’s aim to foster greater participation among its members.

Represented by Engineer Olutosin Ogumola during the inauguration, the president said, “The objective of the NSE is to advocate for the professional development of Nigerian engineers,” underscoring the importance of this new branch in achieving those goals.

Abiodun Adelokun MNSE, the new Chairman of the Lekki Peninsula Branch, expressed enthusiasm regarding the establishment of the branch.

He noted that the decision to create this local chapter was driven by a high concentration of engineers residing and working in the Lekki Peninsula area. “This branch is critical not only for professional development but also for making a positive social impact in our community,” Adelokun explained.

The other executives of the new branch include Toyin Akomolede [Vice Chairman], Patrick Omoniyi [General Secretary], Omosuyi Edomwonyi [Technical Secretary], Obumneme Ikechebelu FNSE [Financial Secretary], Chinelo Okafor [Publicity Secretary], Victor Rhuada [Welfare Secretary], Emeka Okoye [Treasurer], and Nelson Ijeboimen [Internal Auditor].

The chairman promised that the new branch would focus on exciting, insightful, and enlightening opportunities for local engineers.

With this inauguration, the Lekki Peninsula Branch is set to be a hub for innovation and collaboration, further enhancing the role of engineers in Nigeria’s development.