Young, dynamic and renowned Nigerian engineer, researcher and international engineering leader, Engr. Olumayowa Ayodeji Idowu, FNSE, is set to deliver a guest lecture at the 13th Graduate Members Induction and Oath-Taking Ceremony of the College of Engineering, Bells University of Technology, Ota, Ogun State.
The event, scheduled for Tuesday, November 3, 2026, at 1:00 p.m., will take place at the BUPF International Conference Centre, Bells University of Technology, Ota.
The ceremony, themed “Engineering the Future: Innovators in a World Powered by Artificial Intelligence,” will bring together engineering graduates, academics, professional engineers, industry leaders and other stakeholders to examine the evolving role of engineering professionals in an increasingly artificial intelligence-driven world.
Idowu, who currently serves as Chairman of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) Branch Chairmen Forum, representing 94 branches across Nigeria and the diaspora, is also a member of the Federation of African Engineering Organisations (FAEO) Capacity Building Committee and the World Federation of Engineering Organizations (WFEO) Hackathon Task Force.
As Guest Speaker, he is expected to share valuable insights on artificial intelligence, emerging technologies, innovation, digital transformation and the essential skills and competencies required of the next generation of engineers to remain relevant and competitive in a rapidly evolving technological landscape.
A Fellow of the Nigerian Society of Engineers, a COREN-registered engineer and a Senior Member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), Idowu has remained a strong advocate of purposeful engineering leadership, technological advancement, innovation and sustainable development through his philosophy of “Engineering of Impact.”
His participation is expected to provide fresh perspectives on how young engineers can harness artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies to address real-world challenges, develop innovative solutions, create economic opportunities and contribute meaningfully to national development and global technological advancement.
The ceremony will be chaired by the President of the Nigerian Society of Engineers, Engr. Ali Alimasuya Rabiu, FNSE, FAEng, MFR, while the President of the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN), Engr. Prof. Sadiq Zubair Abubakar, FNSE, will serve as the Special Guest of Honour.
The Vice-Chancellor of Bells University of Technology, Engr. Prof. Abel O. Olorunnisola, will be the Chief Host, while the Dean of the College of Engineering, Engr. Prof. Olamide O. Olusanya, will serve as Host.
Also expected at the event is the Chairman of the Nigerian Society of Engineers, Ota Branch, Engr. Fabian Anyanwu, who will serve as Co-Host.
The induction ceremony represents a significant milestone for graduating engineers as they prepare to transition from academic training into professional engineering practice, guided by the principles of competence, professionalism, ethics, innovation and service to humanity.
The event is also expected to reinforce the importance of strategic collaboration among universities, professional engineering institutions, regulatory bodies and industry stakeholders in preparing future engineers to navigate the opportunities and challenges presented by artificial intelligence, digital transformation and the Fourth Industrial Revolution.
