The Nigerian Society of Engineers, NSE, Ado-Ekiti Branch has announced plans to hold its 2026 Engineering Week from August 26th to 28th, 2026 with a call for renewed leadership, innovation and youth engagement in the engineering sector.
The three-day event, which will be held at the Branch Secretariat, Opposite DCEP, EKSU, Iworoko Road, Ado-Ekiti, will begin daily at ten o clock in the morning.
This year’s theme is “Re-Envisioning Nigerian Leadership, Innovation and Youth Development in a Dynamic World.”
A statement by the Branch Chairman, Engr. Tola Alawode FNSE says the week is designed to address critical national issues through engineering solutions while mentoring young engineers and showcasing ongoing state projects.
According to the programme, Day 1 will feature the Young Engineers Programme, Media Engagement and a Technical Visit to State Projects.
Day 2 will be devoted to a Public Lecture to be delivered by the Guest Lecturer, Engr. Dr. J. T. Alake, Rector of the Federal Polytechnic, Ado-Ekiti.
Day 3 will round off with the Steward Report Presentation, Annual General Meeting and Election of new executives.
The President of the Nigerian Society of Engineers, Engr. Ali A. Rabiu FNSE, FAENG, MFR will serve as Chairman of the Occasion, while the Vice Chancellor of the Federal University of Technology, Akure, Engr. Prof. J. O. Aribisala FNSE, FAENG will be the Chief Host.
The Royal Father of the Day is Oba Akinwande Moses Ogundana Olatunji I, the Onikoyi of Ikoyi-Ekiti.
Other Special Guests of Honour include the Ekiti State Head of Service, Dr. Olufolakemi Olomojobi, SA/DG OTSD Ekiti State, Engr. Dr. J. M. O. Ekundayo FNSE and Chairman, Ado Progressive Union, Engr. Segun Famuagun FNSE.
Distinguished Guests include Hon. (Barr.) Omowunmi Ogunlola, Member FRMRC; Hon. Rotimi Akintunde and Hon. Sola Adebayo, Ekiti State Commissioner for Works.
Engr. Alawode said the theme was chosen to reflect the role of engineers in shaping Nigeria’s future through innovation, good governance and youth empowerment.
He urged members, stakeholders and the public to attend, noting that the week will also provide a platform for networking, knowledge sharing and policy dialogue.
The Branch has provided RSVP lines: 08108645078, 08067099052, 08135198930* for registration and further inquiries.
The 2026 Engineering Week is expected to attract engineers, policymakers, students, industry leaders and traditional rulers across Ekiti State and beyond.
