Document 6534907

The Engineer
Official e-newsletter of The Nigerian Society of Engineers
Tuesday, April 15, 2014
President Reads Riot Act to Electrical Equipment Manufacturers
of the economy with a massive manufacturing
outfit located in Badagry. It is a global brand
with subsidiaries spread across Africa, Asia and
Europe.
Olorunfemi thanked the Managing Director of
the company for receiving him with his team.
He specifically commended the effort on promotion of made in Nigeria products by the company targeted at servicing the power sector, and
called on the Standards Organization of Nigeria
(SON) to move into action and stem the menace
of infiltration of the country’s market with fake
products.
President of the Nigerian Society of Engineers
Engr. Ademola Isaac Olorunfemi, FNSE has
warned players in electrical equipment manufacturing in the country not to produce low quality accessories and distribute same in the Nigerian market. He said at this crucial period that
the federal government is working hard to stabilize electricity supply in the country, electrical
accessories meant for the indigenous market
must meet international quality in all ramification for the electricity resuscitation programme
to be successful.
Olorunfemi listed industrial revival and job
creation with the attendant impact on the general economy as some of the advantages of stable power in any nation. He assured that the robust investment being made in the sector will no
doubt enhance the national aspiration of joining
the mega economies of the world in 2020.
The President spoke during a visit to Elswedy
Electric Nigeria Limited, Lagos. On Friday, 7th
March, 2014, he led a team of Engineers to the
company to undertake an industrial tour on request.
The company has specialty in the power sector
He urged the Company to step up effort on capacity building of its staff. He also urged the
management of the Company to take a bold step
by joining the NSE to secure the Corporate
Firm Membership for its organization. Similarly, the President tasked the management to
assist qualified staff of its Company to take advantage of the presence of many Branches of
NSE within Lagos to secure Membership of the
Society.
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He advised them to take note of the heavy traffic
situation of Lagos and be guided accordingly in
the identification of a Branch in which they could
always join other Engineers promptly on meeting
days and participate actively in the activities.
He persuaded the management to partner with
the NSE by advertising in the Nigerian Engineer
magazine and support programmes of the Society.
Most importantly, he called on the Company to
support the big event, WECSI 2014. He assured
that NSE will assist the company in its marketing effort.
Earlier, the Managing Director of the Company,
Mr. Raed Hassanieh welcomed the President and
THE ENGINEER
Ikeja Branch to
Strengthen Partnership
with Lagos Gov’t
The President of the Nigerian Society of Engineers, Engr. Ademola Isaac Olorunfemi, FNSE
has charged the Ikeja Branch of the Nigerian Society of Engineers to strengthen partnership
with the Lagos State government. Olorunfemi
spoke at the Ralph Alabi Engineering Centre
(RAEC) Ikeja, on Friday, 4th April, 2014 at the
investiture ceremony of Engr. Adeolu Ogundare,
MNSE, who has mounted the Branch’s saddle as
the new Chairman.
He said such a relationship will be advantageous
in many ways as it will provide the opportunity
for the Branch to contribute its quota to the development of the State through professional advices. In the same vein, he stated that the
Branch also stand to gain a lot of privileges from
the State government if smooth relationship exists between them.
his team. He stated that the Nigeria plant was
established in 2008 in Lagos to be a significant
contributor to the country’s development. According to him, the Company started with the production of oil immersed distribution transformer of
up to 3000 KVA achieving a market share of 10%
in 2010.
Hassanieh further said that the Company deliberately deepened its activities by delving into the
production of prepaid meters, energy saving
lamps, fiber glass poles, wire and cables. He however, outlined challenges facing the Company
which include the lack of infrastructure like, water, power amongst others which if eliminated
could ease production.
He urged the new Chairman to promote team
work amongst the EXCO and Members and prioritize capacity building initiatives. He also
tasked the Members to support the Chairman
and EXCO in order to take the Branch to an enviable height.
Ogundare in his speech disclosed that the
Branch has continued to nurture a favourable
relationship with the State government over the
years. He thanked the government for the provision of a plot on which the Branch is constructing its complex and called on corporate organizations and public spirited individuals to make
generous donations to enable the Branch complete the project.
He said that professional development of Members will take a centre stage in his administration. He stated “We intend to give quality attention to the professional development and nurturing of our Members, helping and assisting them
to maximize their potentials”.
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THE ENGINEER
NSE GOES ON VOYAGE
…for new trends in Media deployment
In furtherance of capacity development for its
members and staff, and the desire to forge
closer synergy with sister professional organizations with a view to achieving spot on professionalism in the Nigerian work space, the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) recently invited
a crop of eggheads in the Media and Public Relations industry to speak to an internal audience of senior and mid-level executives on: Using Media and Public Relations to Build
the NSE Dream
The Training/Workshop held in the auditorium
of the Nigerian Society of Engineers’ headquarters annex at #1, Engineering Close, Off Idowu
Tailor Street, Victoria Island, Lagos.
Declaring the workshop open, the NSE President, Engr. Ademola Isaac Olorunfemi, FNSE,
underscored the relevance of capacity building
in enhancing optimal performance in the work
space. He noted that the need for regular training is essential in view of modern developments
occasioned by increasing knowledge and technological advancement.
Olorunfemi pointed out that the timing for the
training was apt in view of his administration’s
resolve to adequately equip members of the Society as well as staff of the Secretariat, with the
requisite tools to drive his vision of rebranding
the NSE. He charged participants to ensure judicious application of knowledge acquired during the training in their various tasks.
Right President of NSE, Engr. Ademola Isaac Olrurunfemi,
FNSE and vice President (PD) Engr. Mohammed Babagana,
FNSE
Mr. Chido Nwakanma, PRCAN President (left) with NSE
President, Engr. Ademola Olorunfemi (right) and NSE
Vice Pres., Corp. Resources & Media, Engr. Mrs Oguntala
Participants at the workshop included staff of
the Media & Publications department as well as
Chairmen and Publicity Secretaries of NSE
Branches across the country, and other senior
EXCO members.
The facilitators of the 2-day workshop included
Mr. Chido Nwakanma, President of Public Rela- Dr. Phil Osagie of JSP Communications delivering a lecture
tions Consultants Association of Nigeria
CONTACT:
(PRCAN) and CEO, Blueflower Limited; Dr. Phil Osagie, CEO, JSP Corporate
media@nse.org.ng
Communications Limited; Mr. Yomi Badejo Okunsanya, CEO, CMC Connect; and
aliyu.abdulkadir@nse.org.ng
Mr. Steve Babaeko, CEO, X3M Ideas Limited.
Henry.iortim@yahoo.com