The Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), Akure Branch, has inaugurated Engineer Folasade Eniafe as its 24th Chairman, alongside other executive members, to pilot the affairs of the branch for the next two years.
The inauguration followed the expiration of the tenure of the previous administration.
Orange FM reports that the event attracted prominent personalities and engineers from within and outside Ondo State.
In his welcome address, Chairman of the Planning Committee, Engineer Ojo Ibidapo, represented by Engineer Somo Aina, described the inauguration as a new beginning for the branch.
Delivering the keynote lecture, guest speaker and Permanent Secretary, Ekiti State Ministry of Works, Engineer Ibijola Olukayode, emphasised the need to maintain quality standards in infrastructure delivery and urged engineers to uphold professional ethics.
The National President of the NSE, Engineer Ali Rabiu, commended the Akure Branch for its contributions to development and called on members to focus more on infrastructure development in Ondo State.
He congratulated the newly inaugurated executives and charged them to embrace servant leadership in the discharge of their responsibilities.
In his valedictory address, the outgoing Chairman, Engineer Oluwaseun Adeyeye, thanked members for their support during his tenure and pledged to work with the new executive towards achieving its objectives.
The ceremony featured the administration of the oath of office to the new chairman.
In her acceptance speech, Engineer Folasade Eniafe promised to strengthen collaboration with government and prioritise the welfare of members.
She subsequently inaugurated other executive members, formally setting the new administration in motion.
The event also featured the presentation of awards and cultural displays.
Earlier, the NSE National President, who arrived at Olumuyiwa Aliu Airport, Akure, inspected the ongoing flyover project in the state capital and expressed satisfaction with the level of work.
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