The Nigerian Institution of Safety Engineers- Akwa Ibom State Chapter

26/10/2026

Young Minds, Safe Futures.

On Friday, October 23, 2026, the Nigerian Institution of Safety Engineers (NISafetyE), Akwa Ibom State Chapter, held a School Safety Awareness and Career Counselling Outreach at Federal Technical College, Ukana Offot, Uyo.
Under the theme "Young Minds, Safe Futures," . This is the first in the line up of schools the chapter plans to visit in the state.

We engaged students in:
✅ Safety Awareness Session: "Safety Starts With Me"
✅ Interactive Hazard Identification Exercise: spotting risks at school, at home and in the community.
✅ Safety Quiz and Knowledge Challenge, with prizes and educational materials for participants
✅ Career Counselling and Professional Pathways Guidance in Engineering, Science, Technology and Safety
✅ Interactive Q&A with the students.

We also donated Carbon dioxide and dry chemical powder fire extinguishers, safety posters for workshops and laboratories, a well stocked first aid box and NISafetyE branded excercise books with other writing materials to almost 500 ST3 and TVET2 students in attendance. Certified members of the chapter will service the extinguishers for the next three years to ensure its availability.

Our believe is that every student is equipped with practical safety knowledge, the confidence to make responsible decisions, and a clearer view of the educational and professional pathways open to them.

Safety is not learned by accident, it must be taught intentionally. When young people understand hazards early and take personal responsibility for their safety and that of others, they carry that culture into their families, workplaces and communities. Some of today's students may well become tomorrow's safety champions.

We thank the management, staff and students of Federal Technical College, Ukana Offot, for their warm welcome and enthusiastic participation. Our deepest gratitude is extended to our members who gave of their ideas, time and finances to make this outreach a success.

Your Safety. Your Future. Our Priority.

14/10/2026

CONGRATULATORY MESSAGE

​The Executive Committee and members of the Nigerian Institution of Safety Engineers (NISafetyE), Akwa Ibom State Chapter, warmly congratulate Engr. Effiong Okon, FNSE, FNISafetyE, CEO of Seplat Energy Plc, on your well-deserved conferment as a Fellow of the Institution.

​This prestigious recognition is a testament to your outstanding leadership, commitment to safety, and pursuit of excellence. Throughout your career, you have proven that true business success goes hand-in-hand with protecting people, safeguarding assets, and embedding safety as a core value.

​Your elevation to the Fellowship cadre reflects your substantial contributions to advancing safety standards in the energy sector and your dedication to sustainable operational growth. As safety practitioners, we are inspired by your leadership in treating safety not merely as a compliance duty, but as a strategic imperative.

​We celebrate this remarkable milestone with you and wish you continued success as you lead with vision and purpose.

​Congratulations

​Engr. Mary Umoh , FNSE, FNISafetyE
Chairman
Nigerian Institution of Safety Engineers, Akwa Ibom State Chapter

21/09/2026

Celebrating Another NISafetyE Research Achievement

The Nigerian Institution of Safety Engineers (NISafetyE), Akwa Ibom State Chapter, is proud to celebrate the publication of a significant research paper titled “Integrating Safety and Disaster Risk Management into Sustainable Infrastructure Development: Policy Perspectives for Akwa Ibom State." The paper highlights how safety, disaster risk reduction, climate resilience, and sustainable infrastructure development can be integrated to support safer and more resilient communities in Akwa Ibom State.

Special recognition goes to our lead author, Professor Akaninyene Edet Ekong, whose leadership and commitment were instrumental to the success of this publication. We also acknowledge the valuable contributions of co-authors Babatunde Michael Ogunbanwo, Professor Esang Lazarus Esitikot, and Engr. Kingsley Inyang Ekpo.

This publication reflects the growing contribution of NISafetyE members to research, policy development, and the advancement of safety engineering practice in Nigeria. Congratulations to all the authors on this remarkable accomplishment.

📖 Read the full article:
https://gscarr.gsconlinepress.com/content/integrating-safety-and-disaster-risk-management-sustainable-infrastructure-development

Resilient and safe infrastructure is essential to sustainable development since infrastructure failures may lead to interruption of basic services, economic destruction, increased social vulnerability, and erosion of development efforts. The paper explored ways of integrating occupational safety, di...

18/09/2026

The Nigerian Institution of Safety Engineers, Akwa Ibom State Chapter
is inviting you to a scheduled Technical Session and General Meeting

Topic: HUMAN FACTORS AND FATIQUE: THE HIDDEN THREAT TO SAFETY-CRITICAL OPERATIONS

Date: Friday, 18th September 2026
Time: 07:00 PM West Central Africa
Venue: Zoom meeting.

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Speaker:
Engr. Barile Nwika MNSE, FNISafetyE
Operations Supervisor Services - ExxonMobil

Host:
Engr. Mary Umoh FNSE, FNISafetyE
Chairman
Akwa Ibom State Chapter

Announcer!
Israel Ekong ANISafetyE
Publicity Secretary
Akwa Ibom State Chapter

18/09/2026

NISafetyE Akwa Ibom State Chapter Explores the University of Uyo Solar Hybrid Power Plant

Earlier today, members of the **Nigerian Institution of Safety Engineers (NISafetyE), Akwa Ibom State Chapter**, embarked on a highly insightful technical visit to the University of Uyo Solar Hybrid Power Plant, reinforcing the Chapter's commitment to continuous professional development, technical excellence, and exposure to emerging energy technologies.

The visit commenced with a comprehensive safety briefing, where participants were acquainted with the facility's safety requirements, access controls, operational hazards, and critical precautionary measures. This foundation set the stage for an engaging technical tour of one of Nigeria's most impressive renewable energy projects.

☀️ Solar PV Generation Field.
Members were taken through the expansive solar photovoltaic installation, gaining firsthand insight into how sunlight is harnessed and converted into electricity to power academic and research activities across the University.

🔋 Battery Energy Storage System (BESS)
A key highlight of the visit was the Battery Energy Storage System, which enables efficient energy storage, enhances grid stability, and ensures uninterrupted power availability.

⚙️ Backup Generation Facilities.
The technical team also guided members through the backup generation section, explaining how conventional generation systems complement solar energy within the hybrid architecture to ensure continuous and dependable power supply under varying operating conditions.

🖥️ Control and Monitoring Centre
The control room offered an exceptional learning experience, providing valuable insights into the monitoring, control, protection, and coordination of the plant's interconnected systems.

Members observed how automation, alarm management, electrical protection schemes, real-time monitoring, and disciplined operational procedures combine to maintain a safe, efficient, and reliable power facility.

🎓 Renewable Energy Workshop and Training Centre
The visit extended to the Renewable Energy Workshop and Training Centre, established to equip students with practical, hands-on experience in renewable energy technologies.

The centre plays a critical role in developing future technical talent, fostering innovation, and supporting the objectives of the broader Energizing Education Programme.

🏭 Solar Panel Production and Assembly Section
Another remarkable aspect of the tour was the solar panel production and assembly section, where members gained an appreciation of the processes, quality considerations, and engineering principles involved in the manufacture and deployment of solar PV equipment.

The visit underscored the reality that effective safety management remains an essential ingredient in the design, operation, and maintenance of modern energy systems.

We sincerely appreciate the management and technical team of the University of Uyo Solar Hybrid Power Plant for their warm reception, openness, and willingness to share their knowledge and operational experience with our members.

As safety professionals, continuous learning and engagement with evolving technologies remain critical to building safer workplaces and a safer future.

Israel Ekong ANISafetyE
Publicity Secretary
NISafetyE Akwa Ibom State Chapter
Safety! the Bedrock of Engineering!

University of Uyo

08/09/2026

*NISafetyE AKWA IBOM STATE CHAPTER*

INVITATION TO TECHNICAL VISIT – UNIVERSITY OF UYO SOLAR HYBRID POWER PLANT

Dear Esteemed Members,

The Nigerian Institution of Safety Engineers (NISafetyE), Akwa Ibom State Chapter, is pleased to invite interested members to be part of an upcoming Technical Visit to the University of Uyo Solar Hybrid Power Plant.

📅 Date: Thursday, 17th September 2026
⏰ Time: 3:00 PM
📍 Venue: University of Uyo Solar Hybrid Power Plant, Uyo

The visit is part of the Chapter’s professional development and technical engagement activities and is designed to provide members with practical exposure to the operation and maintenance of a solar hybrid power facility.

Particular attention will be given to areas of interest to safety and engineering professionals, including:

⚡ Electrical safety and power systems

☀️ Solar and hybrid power technology

🔧 Maintenance and reliability considerations

🌱 Safety considerations associated with renewable energy systems

Beyond the technical exposure, the visit will provide an excellent opportunity for knowledge sharing, networking and professional interaction among NISafetyE members and the technical personnel responsible for operating the facility.

Members who wish to participate are encouraged to indicate their interest as soon as possible to enable adequate planning and access arrangements.

Let us take advantage of this opportunity to learn, engage and broaden our practical understanding of emerging energy technologies and their associated safety requirements.

We look forward to having you join us.

Safety… the bedrock of Engineering!

Israel Ekong ANISafetyE PMECRMI
Publicity Secretary

University of Uyo

27/08/2026

*Tribute to a Distinguished Leader on his birthday*

Today, we celebrate a man whose career and character have set a standard for those who follow. As an engineer and professor of Safety, you have brought rigor and depth to safety practice in Nigeria; as a pioneer state chapter chairman, you laid a foundation that others now build upon; and as our third national chairman, you carried that foundation to greater heights, steering the Institution with wisdom, vision, and unwavering commitment

What stands out most, beyond the titles and achievements, is who you are as a person. Your warmth and relationship skills have made you a bridge-builder; someone colleagues trust, mentees look up to, and even newcomers feel welcomed by. Your benevolence, generosity, and genuine care for the growth of others have touched many lives, often quietly and without seeking recognition.
Leadership like yours, grounded in knowledge, expressed through kindness, and proven through decades of service is rare.

Thank you for your mentorship, your guidance, and your enduring support of the profession and of all of us who have grown under your influence.

We wish you continued good health, joy, and fulfillment in all your endeavors.

May your legacy keep inspiring generations of safety professionals to come.

Engr Mary Umoh FNSE, FNISafetyE
Chairman
The Nigerian Institution of Safety Engineers
Akwa Ibom State Chapter