The Chairman of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) Branch Chairmen Forum, Engr. Olumayowa Ayodeji Idowu, FNSE, SMIEEE, will lead discussions on improving electrical installation safety, strengthening technical competence, upholding professional ethics, and fostering collaboration among engineering stakeholders at the forthcoming inauguration of the Licensed Electrical Contractors Association of Nigeria (LECAN), Ogun State Chapter Executive Council. Idowu, who also serves as an Examiner with the Nigerian Electricity Management Services Agency (NEMSA), is expected to bring his expertise in engineering standards, technical assessment, and professional development to the panel, highlighting practical approaches to enhancing the quality and reliability of electrical installations across the state.
The event, scheduled for Wednesday, November 18, 2026, at 11:00 a.m., will be held at the Cinema Hall, Cultural Centre, Kuto, Abeokuta, Ogun State. The inauguration will assemble electrical contractors, professional engineers, representatives of regulatory institutions, industry leaders, and other stakeholders to witness the formal assumption of office by the new LECAN State Executive Council. The gathering will also serve as a forum for exchanging ideas on industry challenges, strengthening professional relationships, and advancing best practices in electrical contracting and infrastructure development.
As part of his contribution, Idowu will examine how the NSE can strengthen the technical capabilities of electrical contractors through continuous professional education, specialised training, mentorship, and practical knowledge exchange. His discussion will cover essential aspects of electrical engineering practice, including system design, installation procedures, supervision, testing, commissioning, and project delivery. Drawing on his responsibilities as a NEMSA Examiner, he will further emphasise the significance of technical inspections, compliance with established standards, competency assessment, and appropriate certification procedures in preventing electrical accidents, reducing installation defects, and protecting lives and property.
The panel engagement will equally address the need for professional cooperation, ethical responsibility, and regulatory compliance among engineers, engineering technologists, technicians, and skilled artisans. Idowu will highlight the importance of clearly defined professional roles, competency-based responsibilities, and adherence to applicable engineering regulations. He will also consider opportunities for closer institutional cooperation between NSE and LECAN through collaborative technical workshops, mentorship schemes, professional development programmes, and technical advisory initiatives designed to strengthen indigenous electrical contractors and promote higher standards of service delivery.
These discussions reflect Idowu’s advocacy for Engineering of Impact (EOI), a leadership philosophy centred on applying engineering expertise, purposeful leadership, and institutional partnerships to address practical societal challenges. A Fellow of the Nigerian Society of Engineers and Senior Member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), Idowu previously served as Chairman of NSE Abeokuta Branch and currently coordinates the NSE Branch Chairmen Forum, promoting professional engagement and cooperation among Branch Chairmen across the country. His professional experience spans engineering practice, technical capacity development, institutional leadership, and initiatives supporting sustainable infrastructure development.
His participation at the inauguration is expected to reinforce the importance of cooperation among engineering professional bodies, regulatory authorities, and electrical contracting practitioners in building a safer and more competent industry. The discussions will seek to encourage improved technical standards, responsible professional conduct, indigenous capacity development, and sustainable electrical infrastructure delivery in Ogun State and beyond, consistent with LECAN’s guiding principle, “Electricity in Safe Hands.”
