In a remarkable event showcasing excellence in engineering practice, the Ilorin Branch of The Nigeria Society of Engineers (NSE) bestowed honors upon Engr. Isiaka Bashir Olayiwola B.Eng, M.Eng, MNSE, MNICE, PMEC.
The prestigious ceremony, held at the Ilorin branch engineering center, was marked by a public lecture and the induction of graduate and corporate members.
The ceremony, attended by a distinguished gathering of senior engineers, academicians, political stakeholders, families, friends, and notable personalities both within and beyond Kwara state, celebrated the outstanding contributions of Engr. Isiaka Olayiwola, who is also a staff of Kwara State Ministry of Works, to the field of engineering.
Addressing the audience, the State Branch Chairman, Engr. Taiwo Issa Olashehu FNSE, FNIMECH, emphasized that the honor conferred upon Engr. Isiaka Bashir Olayiwola and others was a recognition of their years of dedicated service to engineering practices and their significant contributions to the advancement of the professional society.
In response, the Awardee, Engr. Isiaka Bashir Olayiwola, expressed his gratitude to Almighty Allah and the professional body to which he belongs for deeming him worthy of such an honor.
He viewed this recognition as a call to further commit himself to the development and progress of his beloved profession and, by extension, Nigeria as a whole.
Engr. Olayiwola extended his appreciation to his family, friends, well-wishers, and especially to Hon. Oba Mogaji Abdulkadir, the Majority Leader of the 10th Assembly, for gracing the event with their presence.
The event also saw the recognition of other distinguished engineers for their remarkable contributions to the field; Engr Suleiman Bolakale Kawu Agaka, Director Public Procurement of REA, Abuja; Nigeria Society of Engineers’ Vice President – Engr. Sunday Joseph Adebayo, Engr Emmanuel Femi Abidoye, CEO, FEMTECH IT and Engr Mohammed Nasir Ayinde, CEO, NASDIS Engineering Ltd.
Others are Engr. Dr. O. A Ogunjinrin who is the Vice Chairman of NSE, Ilorin branch and Engr. Dr. Shuaib Oyewole, a research officer and zonal coordinator at the Nigeria Stored Products Research Institute (NSPRI).
This celebration of engineering excellence underscores the importance of recognizing and honoring those who make significant contributions to the field. It serves as a reminder of the vital role that engineering plays in societal development and progress.