The Federation of African Engineering Organisations (FAEO) has appointed a Nigerian engineer and Fellow of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), Engr Olumayowa Ayodeji Idowu, as a member of its Capacity Building Committee for a two-year tenure.
The appointment was conveyed in a letter dated October 14, 2026. According to the letter, Idowu’s appointment followed a careful assessment of his application in accordance with the organisation’s Rules of Procedure, with the federation expressing confidence in his professional experience and ability to contribute to its strategic objectives.
Idowu, the Immediate Past Chairman of the NSE Abeokuta Branch, currently serves as Chairman of the NSE Branch Chairmen Forum, coordinating branch chairmen across Nigeria and the diaspora.
He is also actively involved in international engineering activities, serving on an important committee of the World Federation of Engineering Organisations (WFEO) and as a member of its Hackathon Task Force, contributing to initiatives on engineering innovation and professional development.
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The FAEO Capacity Building Committee comprises 39 engineering professionals from several African countries, including Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana, Uganda, South Africa, Zambia, Tanzania, Ethiopia and Angola. The committee is chaired by Eng. Shammah Kiteme Munyoki of Kenya, while Engr. Abosede Adewole is the other Nigerian representative.
Reacting to his appointment, Idowu expressed appreciation to FAEO’s leadership for the confidence reposed in him.
“I am deeply honoured by this appointment and see it as another opportunity to contribute to strengthening engineering education, professional competencies, knowledge exchange and institutional capacity across Africa.
“I look forward to working with other committee members to advance impactful capacity-building initiatives and create greater opportunities for young engineers,” he said.
He further emphasised the need to bridge the technological and knowledge gaps between Africa and the rest of the world.
“Africa must deliberately invest in developing a highly skilled, innovative and globally competitive engineering workforce by strengthening the connection between academic training, industry requirements and emerging technologies,” he said.
He reaffirmed his commitment to advancing engineering capacity development, institutional collaboration and sustainable technological growth across the continent.
His appointment further strengthens Nigeria’s representation in continental engineering initiatives and provides another opportunity for Nigerian professionals to contribute to efforts aimed at developing a skilled, innovative and globally competitive engineering workforce across Africa.
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