From Laide Raheem, Abeokuta
The Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) Abeokuta Branch has elected its new executive members at the 2024 Annual General Meeting held in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital, with Olumayowa Idowu emerging as the new chairman.
With his emergence as the 17th chairman of NSE Abeokuta, Idowu has become the youngest to assume the position since the Branch was established 46 years ago
In his acceptance speech, the newly elected chairman stated that he and his team embraced the new task with enthusiasm and determination as they are committed to rebuilding the NSE Abeokuta Branch, understanding the magnitude of the tasks ahead.
“We are prepared to embark on this journey in earnest, aiming to rewrite the story of NSE Abeokuta in terms of professional development, member welfare, inter-governmental and industry collaborations, advocacy, improved community impact, and enhanced publicity. Our vision is clear, and our resolve is firm.
“In pursuit of our goals, we recognize that greatness will not be achieved by taking the easy road but by choosing the right path. As American President Franklin Roosevelt once said, ‘There are many ways of going forward, but only one way of standing still.’ We dare not stand still; we dare not let the opportunities of our future pass us by. We know the proper way forward for our Branch, and we shall take it,” Idowu said.
Other key elected officials include Adekunle Musa, vice chairman; Abolaji Ilori, General Secretary; Ayomide Esther Bello, Assistant General Secretary; Ismail Adeyemi, Technical Secretary and Olusina Agbaje, Assistant Technical Secretary.
Others are Gbenga Osungboye, Treasurer; Adegoke Adewale, Financial Secretary; Solomon Ogbaje, Publicity Secretary; Bukola Olodeokuta, Assistant Publicity Secretary; Toyin Oyeneye, Internal Auditor; Grace Amusan, ex-officio and Ismail Adenuga, ex-officio.