12/11/2023
NSE Eket Branch Engineering Week 2023: A Remarkable Success
The NSE Eket Branch Engineering Week 2023 was a resounding success, showcasing the achievements and potential of engineers in Akwa Ibom State. The event, which ran from November 6 to November 10, 2023, had the theme "Akwa Ibom Blue Economy and ARISE Agenda: Engineering Perspectives."
The event brought together engineers, stakeholders, and partners from various sectors to discuss and explore the opportunities and challenges of the blue economy and the ARISE Agenda. The event kicked off with a career and counseling visit to Union Technical College (Ikpa), Esit Eket, Animek Schools (Eket), the Standard Institute of Technology (SIT), Uyo, and other technical and educational schools within and outside of Eket.
The highlight of the event was the conference, which took place on November 10, 2023, at the Villa Marina Hotel in Eket. The conference featured keynotes, goodwill messages, public lectures, talk shows, and awards.
Some of the notable speakers and guests at the conference were:
The NSE President, Engr. Tasiu Saad Gidari-Wudil FNSE, who was represented by Engr. Nsikak Affiah, delivered the keynote address and commended the NSE Eket Branch for their contributions to the engineering profession and society.
The NSE Eket Branch Chairman, Engr. Dr. Ekerrete Usak FNSE, gave the welcome address and described the ARISE Agenda as a visionary initiative aimed at harnessing the full potential of Akwa Ibom State.
The Central Planning Committee Chairman, Engr. Nsikak Etim Udoh, MNSE, gave the vote of thanks and appreciated the efforts of the committee members and the sponsors.
The guest lecturer, Engr. Dr. Godwin Ekong, MNSE, FNiMechE, delivered an insightful presentation on "Akwa Ibom Blue Economy and ARISE Agenda: Engineering Perspective.
The Talk Show Moderator, Mr. Akwaowo Mbo, led a panel discussion on the engineering perspectives of the ARISE Agenda. The panelists included representatives from the different schools that made up the Young Engineering Forum of Nigeria, Eket Branch.
The event was a success, thanks to the hard work and dedication of the NSE Eket Branch, the Central Planning Committee, the sponsors, and the partners.
The event also received positive feedback and commendation from the participants, the speakers, and the media. The event was a testament to the NSE's vision of advancing the engineering profession and society.
