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  • NSE confers fellowship on Dagogo Buowari

    NSE confers fellowship on Dagogo Buowari

    The Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) has honoured exceptional engineers, including seasoned Information Technology Engineer and Service Management Expert, Dagogo Bruce Buowari.

    The prestigious NSE Fellowship was conferred during a ceremony held in Abuja recently.

    During the ceremony, the NSE President and Chairman-in-Council, Engr. Margaret Aina Oguntala, FNSE, emphasized that the society’s decision to recognize and confer fellowship on these engineers stems from their exemplary contributions to the profession and the nation. The fellowship is a testament to their dedication, skills, and commitment to advancing engineering in Nigeria and globally.

    Oguntala highlighted that the fellowship acknowledges past achievements and charges recipients to continue serving with excellence and integrity. These distinguished engineers are expected to uphold the highest standards of professionalism and serve as role models for the next generation.

    Reacting to the award, Engr Buowari expressed a sense of fulfillment. He described the fellowship as the culmination of hard work, experience, and a rigorous screening process, even as he pledged to continue supporting the profession and giving back to society.

    Buowari’s commitment to the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) extends beyond his professional achievements.

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    His involvement with critical industry stakeholders, such as the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), underscores his dedication to advancing the field.

    Engr Buowari currently holds a management position at Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG), a world-class company. There, he oversees the design and execution of Nigerian Content plans for key projects, notably the NLNG Train 7 Project.

    He also manages critical industry stakeholders, fostering opportunities and participation for Nigerians and Nigerian technological and engineering firms.

    His expertise spans telecommunications, network engineering, project management, service management, and stakeholder engagement and management. 

    Engr Buowari previously managed several other roles within the company, including coordinating the IT Service Management Unit’s head office activities, overseeing the NLNG London office, and successfully delivering projects such as Network Integration, IT Systems Standardization, and Business Continuity Management Implementation.

    Engr Buowari has represented Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) in some Federal Government committees, including the Presidential Decade of Gas Initiative.

    This multi-stakeholder committee focuses on shaping the future of gas as a development driver in the country. His previous role as the committee’s secretariat demonstrates his leadership and strategic contributions.

    Before joining NLNG, he served as a scientific officer at the National IT Development Agency (NITDA), contributing to the core start-up personnel at the Federal Government agency responsible for regulating Information Technology in Nigeria. He also worked as a Network Engineer under contract at the Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC), contributing to the Group Infrastructure Desktop (GID) upgrade project team.

    Engr Buowari’s educational journey began at Rivers State University (formerly Rivers State University of Science and Technology), where he earned a second-class (upper division) Bachelor of Technology (BTech) degree in Computer Engineering in January 2001. His commitment to continuous learning led him to obtain a Master of Science (MSc) degree in IT Management from Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen, United Kingdom, in 2014. He is currently pursuing a Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) degree at Rivers State University.

    As a lifelong learner, he has undertaken numerous local and international courses, covering diverse areas such as engineering, leadership, project management, information technology, network engineering, information security, service management and oil and gas management. His technical papers have been presented at local and international forums, showcasing his expertise.

    Engr Buowari’s professional contributions and interests, both at home and abroad, span philanthropy and behind-the-scenes support for Nigeria’s entertainment industry. His legacy exemplifies excellence, ethics, and a passion for engineering. His continued service inspires the next generation of engineers and reinforces the NSE’s values and ideals.

  • Olorunnipa bags honorary professional fellowship doctorate in Real Estate

    Olorunnipa bags honorary professional fellowship doctorate in Real Estate

    The CEO of S2DB Group Olusegun Olorunnipa has been conferred with Honorary Professional Fellowship Doctorate in Real Estate and Hospitality Management by The Chartered Institute of Public Resources Management and Politics, Ghana. 

    The award was presented to him in his Abuja office where he was also decorated in recognition of his highly and excellent effective, professional, inspiring, executive charisma and leadership towards the growth and development of African continent. 

    The Chartered Institute of Public Resources Management and Politics, Ghana described him as a distinguished personality, seasoned professional and visionary leader. 

    He was applauded for his strong work ethics that stands him out in his sphere of influence, discipline, flexibility and self-confidence, including his creativity. 

    The organisation also applauded him for being affectionate, kind and willing to sacrifice, becoming a shinning example for others. 

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    Announcing the award conferment in a social media post, he expressed gratitude to God, his family and those he has come in contact with in life who in one way or the other supported in reaching his height. 

    He said: “I am deeply honored to announce that I have been awarded an Honourary Professional Fellowship Doctorate in Real Estate and Hospitality Management by The Chartered Institute of Public Resources Management and Politics, Ghana. 

    “This prestigious recognition, also bestowed upon esteemed leaders in the Federation, is a testament to my dedication and achievements in the industry. 

    “This accolade was earned through years of hard work, resilience and commitment, as the Institute has meticulously monitored my track record. I am immensely grateful for this acknowledgment and motivated to continue striving for excellence.

    The multi talented music executive popularly known as Sleeq2dbone contested for the Kogi Assembly for Kabba/Bunu Constituency and has popular music artist Jumabee on his record label.

  • Ondo lawmaker Makinde bags fellowship award

    Ondo lawmaker Makinde bags fellowship award

    Adeyemi Federal University of Education, Ondo has honoured Ondo West federal constituency representative Dr. Abiola Makinde with the prestigious fellowship award of the University.

    The award was conferred on Makinde during the weeklong activities marking the 60th anniversary of the University. 

    According to management of the institution, the award was in recognition of the lawmaker outstanding contributions to education and humanity.

    Speaking after receiving the award, Makinde, said:”I am deeply honoured and humbled to stand before you today to receive this prestigious and honourary award as Fellow of this great institution on the occasion of the 60th Founders Day celebration of this remarkable university.

    “This institution has a rich history of excellence and innovation, and it is a privilege to be recognised among such distinguished company.

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    “I would like to extend my heartfelt gratitude to the university’s management and the selection committee for bestowing this honour upon me.

    “Your recognition is not only a personal milestone but also a testament to the collective efforts of the many individuals who have supported me throughout my journey as Member House of Representatives. This award is as much theirs as it is mine.

    “The values and education imparted by this university have played a crucial role in shaping many careers and personal growth of the students.

    “As we celebrate this milestone anniversary, I am inclined to reference the enduring legacy of our founders, whose vision and dedication laid the foundation for what we see today.

    “May we continue to uphold their ideals, striving for excellence and making a positive impact in the world. Once again, thank you for this incredible honor. It is an accolade I will cherish forever.

    The lawmaker made significant strides in various capacities as a member of the House of Representatives.

    He has been instrumental in advocating for policies that empower the poor and promote equal opportunities for youths.

    His political career began with his appointment as the Caretaker Chairman of Ondo West Local Government where he was recognised as the best performing Local Government Council Chairman.

  • The Nation correspondent, 12 health journalists receive ADReF Fellowship

    The Nation correspondent, 12 health journalists receive ADReF Fellowship

    The Niger state correspondent of The Nation Newspaper, Justina Asishana, and 12 health and science journalists from Nigeria, Rwanda, Ghana, Liberia, Kenya, and Burundi have been inaugurated as the pioneer Fellows of the Africa Disease Reporting Fellowship (ADReF).

    The six-week fellowship programme organised by the Africa Disease Prevention and Research Development Initiative (ADRAP) which began on March 18th and ended on April 28th, 2024 had a five-week intensive online session and a week of physical immersion programme held in Abuja.

    The Chief Executive Officer of the Africa Disease Prevention and Research Development Initiative (ADRAP), Dr Joseph Enegela at the induction ceremony said that the fellowship is targeted to empower journalists on decolonizing African health reporting stressing the need for African journalists to report and tell the stories of Africa in the African perspective.

    He stated that a lot of culture and heritage of Africa are lost and going extinct because there is no good reportage of them underlining the importance of having African health journalists telling African health stories in African ways

    Enegela explained that ADRAP took a decisive step to combat the misconception about African health systems by building the capacity of journalists to effectively tackle biases often associated with disease reportage in Africa.

    “It is important for African journalists to report on health issues from the African perspective. I believe this fellowship which would be annual would drive the needed change that the health sector needs on the continent.

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    “One of the key objectives of this fellowship is to bridge the knowledge gap in health reporting by exposing you to the latest tools and techniques. With this you will begin to understand the social aspects of diseases, scientific developments, management strategies, policies, and research focus, all from an African perspective,” he said.

    The Nation correspondent, Justina Asishana said that the fellowship programme has been all-encompassing and that it was worth applying for, describing it as one of the best fellowships she has attended.

    She commended the organisers, facilitators, and other fellows for the collaborations and interactions which made the fellowship to be exciting and educative.

    Njeri Murigi from Kenya said the fellowship helped her to decolonise her mind as she has been able to identify issues in Africa and learned how she can report them using the African perspective.

    The fellows were lectured on several topics including tackling misinformation, disinformation, and fake news in health reporting, reporting during health and humanitarian crises, Africa’s major diseases and health challenges, dismantling collaboration barberries between journalists and scientists, and creating stories from research and other scientific publications amongst others.

    The fellows were lectured by Onche Odeh, Odoh Okenyodo, Professor Steve Abah, Dr Lanre Olaiya, Moherr Alabi, Dr Joseph Enegela, Ochieng Ogodo, and other health professionals.

  • Philanthropist Onaiwu bags prestigious doctorate, fellowship

    Philanthropist Onaiwu bags prestigious doctorate, fellowship

    CEO of RichieRich Global Group of Companies Dr. Richie John Onaiwu has been bestowed with an honorary doctorate in Leadership and Business Management by America University of Peace & Governance (AUPG), Texas, USA. 

    The occasion also coincided with Richie’s investiture as a distinguished Fellow (FCIPG) of the esteemed Chartered Institute of Peace and Governance (CIPG).

    As the influential Chair of RichieRich Global Group, Richie has been at the forefront of collaborative initiatives with local authorities, making significant strides in addressing societal challenges such as homelessness, real estate, and healthcare provision. 

    His contributions extend beyond business, creating job opportunities and paving the way for the international success of numerous Nigerian talents in the entertainment industry.

    The investiture at the 13th Edition of the PAN African Leadership Symposium & Honours in Kigali, Rwanda, drawing a distinguished audience that included H.E Dr. Morie Komba Manye, High Commissioner for Sierra Leone to the United Kingdom and Northern Ireland, and Major General Dayo Olukoju (retired), among other notable leaders also honored as Fellows.

    Richie’s honorary doctorate from AUPG was conferred by Professor Kevin Nwanna Uchechukwa while the prestigious Fellowship of CIPG was bestowed upon him by H.E. Ambassador Dr. Johnathan Ojadeh, Global President & Chairman Supreme Council, UNIPGC.

    The accolades by AUPG and CIPG symbolize recognition for individuals who have made substantial contributions to leadership and the advancement of peace. During his acceptance speech, Dr. Richie expressed profound pride, stating, “It is an enormous honor to receive this conferment from America University of Peace & Governance and the Chartered Institute of Peace and Governance.”

    Reflecting on his immigrant experience, Onaiwu emphasised the deep connection to exemplary leadership and underscored the importance of individual responsibility in inspiring those in vulnerable positions. He called for a continued commitment to peace and effective governance.

    The celebratory event concluded with a gala dinner, uniting leaders from diverse fields, and a poignant tour of the city of Kigali, including a visit to the genocide memorial site.

    Onaiwu’s global philanthropy and dedication to community welfare shine brightly through these prestigious accolades, marking a significant milestone in his illustrious career.

  • Polaris Bank chairman gets corporate governance fellowship

    The Society for Corporate Governance Nigeria (SCGN) has inducted the Chairman of Board of Directors, Polaris Bank Limited, Mr. Muhammad K. Ahmad, as an honorary Fellow.

    Ahmad was conferred with the fellowship award at the 2018 President’s Dinner/Induction Ceremony of the Society in Lagos on November 22.

    SCGN said Ahmad was honoured in recognition of his unblemished professional records in the public and private sectors, as well as his positive contributions to the socio-economic development of Nigeria.

    It described the Polaris Bank chairman as an astute professional with impressive footprints across various public-sector organisations and financial services institutions.

    SCGN President, Dr. Pascal Dozie, said the conferment of the fellowship on Ahmad and three others was in line with the key objective of the body.

    “Leadership, accountability, collaboration, diversity and quality, integrity of character remain the pillar of this organisation,” Dozie added.

    Ahmad said: “For every society, there are professional standards and professional standards worldwide are more onerous. Therefore, for us, we are taking additional responsibility. Having been made fellows, what it means is that we should be consistent; we should ensure that whatever the Society for Corporate Governance Nigeria stands for, we should stand for as well.”

    Group Managing Director/CEO of Polaris Bank Tokunbo Abiru said the award was a celebration of the exemplary leadership capabilities of the Polaris Bank’s Chairman. “On behalf of the management and staff of Polaris Bank, I congratulate our amiable chairman on this well-deserved honour and recognition by the highly respected Society for Corporate Governance Nigeria. Under Ahmad’s leadership, we see a rewarding, bright future for our bank”, he added.

  • Businessmen fellowship to hold seminar June 9

    To find solution to the nation’s economic woes, the Full Gospel Business Men’s Fellowship International (FGBMF) is organising a  business seminar in Lagos from June 9 to 10.

    FGBMF is a global network of business, career and professional men and women.

    At a briefing in Lagos, the body said the seminar, a yearly event, would take place in various loations.

    The first seminar with the theme: Building resilient small businesses, would expose participants to ways of building small scale businesses that could withstand the vagaries and shocks of the gestation, particularly during the recession.

    ‘’As the country battles with the effects of infrastructure deficit where 85 percent of small businesses collapse within  five years of their establishment, the seminar is providing alternatives to the hostile atmosphere, building resilience to overcome unexpected setbacks. The seminar would provide processes and skills required that would make small businesses withstand and survive adverse circumstances, such as the recession,’’ the organisers said.

    Topics to be discussed include: developing viable business strategies; managing self (capacities and energies); commercial vegetable farming; critical negotiation skills. Scholars and experienced chief executives expected are Adeniyi Ogunnusi;Charles Aladewolu; Toks Obayan, and Mrs Wonuola Adetayo, among others.

    The venue is the NECA House Event Centre, Alausa, Ikeja.

    The second seminar with the theme: Transiting from recession to growth is to see how recession could be turned into  opportunities for individuals and corporate entities to diversify, strategise and reload to drive growth when good times return, the body added.

    The seminar would teach how to look inward for raw materials for local industries and outward for exports of finished and semi-finished products. It would explain how businesses can leverage critical talent, team and interorganisational collaboration to bridge skill gaps and enhance productivity and how low-cost funding could be accessed by SMEs for ventures, it said.

    Topics include: Talents, teams, collaboration and productivity, cultivating hybrid coconut for local and export markets.

    Experts expected are Mazi Sam Ohuabunwa, Prof Pat Utomi, Mr Goddy Odiowaya, Dr Biodun  Adedipe, Prof Olugenga Okunola, Mr Babatunde Falele.

    The venue for the second seminar is  Lagos Sheraton and Towers, Ikeja, Lagos.

  • Obiano gets Fellowship award

    Anambra State Governor Willie Obiano has been conferred with the Fellowship award of the Federal College of Education (Technical) in Umunze.

    The governor received the award during the 23rd convocation of the institution, where no fewer than 2,058 graduands were awarded National Certificate in Education (NCE) and Professional Diploma in Education (PDE).

    The award, the management said, was presented to people who distinguish themselves in service.

    The Provost, Prof Josephat Ogbuagu, said the award was bestowed on Obiano in recognition of his education policies.

    The Visitor to the college and Minister of Education, Mallam Adamu Adamu, represented by the Executive Secretary of National Commission for Colleges of Education (NCCE), Prof Muhammadu Bappa-Aliyu, congratulated the graduates, urging them to justify their training by practising teaching  with passion and enthusiasm.

    He said: “As graduates of technical education, you have key roles to play in the nation’s effort towards technological growth. Your task is to diligently put what you have learnt in the college into practice for the benefit of students, whom you will be teaching, and for the benefit of the society. You will be justifying the huge investment made by your parents and the government.”

    The minister’s representative praised the management for the college’s growth, which he said, was evident in the increase in number of its academic programmes and the attainment of uninterrupted session in the last seven years.

    Bappa-Aliyu said the government planned to upgrade Colleges of Education across the country to train mid-level technical manpower, adding that discussion was ongoing with stakeholders to achieve the aim.

    Ogbuagu said he embarked on staff development, students’ welfare and upgrade of infrastructure as his roadmap towards realising the college’s mandate of equipping students with technical, vocational and scientific knowledge.

    He said: “You will recall that I promised to transform the college through re-engineering, re-positioning and restructuring.I promised to raise a committee to make the college a degree-awarding institution. I feel proud to say the college runs 14 degree programme in affiliation with the Nnamdi Azikiwe University in Awka.”

    Ogbuagu said the affiliation programmes strengthened the NCE programmes. According to him, students have opportunities to further their studies at the affiliated schools after their graduation.

    He said: “Let me also state here that running the degree programmes, alongside the NCE’s, has increased students’ enrolment and improved the competitive of the college.”

    Obiano thanked the college for the honour. He said education remains a critical policy of his administration in engaging the youth and optimising their potential.

    He urged the graduates to take advantage of the skills acquisition programmes of his administration to train emerging entrepreneurs in wealth creation.

  • Sultan of Sokoto gets Medical College Fellowship today

    National Post Graduate Medical College (NPGMC), will today confer an honorary Fellowship of the of the institution on Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji  Sa’ad  Abubakar, at its 34th convocation.

    Its President Prof Ademola Olaitan, announced this in his pre- convocation address at the institution  in Ijanikin, Lagos.

    He said the Sultan was being honoured for his ‘’relentless advocacy for improved healthcare in the country and stemming the outbreak of communicable disease’’.

    According to him, the institution would also honour two former registrars-Dr Michael Akintayo Bankole and Dr Kamil Olanipekun Alausa with its distinguished award in recognition of their contributions.

    Olaitan also said 340 fellows would take a bow from the institution today. According to him, they comprised those who had completed the compulsory clinical placement and rotation of not less than five years in accredited teaching and specialist hospitals, and had also passed the prescribed examinations.

    Similarly, Olaitan cleared the air on the age-long controversy of their Fellows becoming vice chancellors in universities.

    He said any individual conferred with a Fellow of the institution was qualified to aspire to the position of vice chancellor nationwide.

    Olaitan said where such an individual was prevented, it meant politics was being involved by some people who did not like the face of such a Fellow to prevent him from aspiring to the position.

    Olaitan said:  “Let me say our members are more than qualified to aspire to the vice chancellor post or any other higher designations.

    “It would have been political in universities where our members are disqualified because they don’t have Ph.D. The NUC (National Universities Commission) itself has a document, part of which states that those who don’t have Ph.D can use the Fellowship should they wish to aspire for the post of vice chancellor. “However, there are some places where internal politics come in. Some elements think because they don’t want certain individuals to get into certain position, they will use their power to prevent such person from getting there.

    “At the level of the college, all we are doing is to get the necessary stakeholders invited so we can get this controversy behind us.”

    In all, Olaitan said, the college had graduated 5,387 fellows since inception in 1979, thereby saving the country billions of dollars, which would have been spent on overseas training.

  • ICAN confers fellowship on 969 members

    ICAN confers fellowship on 969 members

    The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) has conferred Fellowship awards on 969 members.

    ICAN President, Otunba Femi Deru charged new Fellows to inculcate honesty and discharge their duties excellently for them to contribute to the development of the economy.

    He said: “The nation is waiting for us as chartered accountants to make things work as the positive impact of the governance process of the country should be focused on.”

    One of the inducted Fellows, Mrs. Yeside Idowu, expressed happiness to be among the new fellows to be conferred with the honour. She described the experience as ‘a thing of joy and noble to be recognised by ICAN’.

    Former Minister of Health and Chairman of Juli Pharmacy, Prince Julius Adelusi-Adeluyi urged the professionals to rise and contribute positively to building the economy.

    Adelusi-Adeluyi said from inception,  the military and politicians have failed, and have been left alone because the professionals are too busy to be part of the nation-building project.

    He said true professionals, who imbibe professional ethics of good corporate governance,  can effect the desired change needed in the country. He noted that patriotic professionals need not cut corners, beg, live ostentatious lifestyles or be greedy.

    Speaking on the progress of the accounting profession, he said mentoring programme should be given focus by the body, digital language education should be taught both old and new members, and a bridge of understanding should be built between the old and the young in the profession.