Lectures and Goodwill Messages | NSE Manchester 2026

Publication Note

Full lecture manuscripts and goodwill-message texts will be added here once formally approved for publication.

Welcome Message

Engineering the future together

Prof. Bamidele Adebisi, MBE, FIET, CEng

NSE Manchester Branch Chairman

On behalf of the Nigerian Society of Engineers, Manchester (UK) Branch, we are delighted to welcome members, partners, academics, industry leaders and guests to a day of insight, professional connection and recognition.

Under the theme “Engineering the Future: Innovation, Aspiration and Societal Impact,” the event will explore how engineering leadership and innovation can strengthen institutions, improve lives and create lasting value for society.

Public Lecture

Lectures, presentations and goodwill contributions

12:40 PM

Sustainability Presentation

Sustainability at Manchester Metropolitan and Introduction to the UNAI SDG12 Hub

Prof. Liz Price, MBE
Professor of Environmental Education and Deputy Pro-Vice Chancellor for Sustainability, Manchester Metropolitan University.

1:00 PM

Goodwill Remarks

Engr. Adetokunbo Ajanaku, FNSE, FNICE
National Chairman, The Nigerian Institution of Civil Engineers.

1:15 PM

Project Presentation

REMARKABLE: Rural Environmental Monitoring via Ultra Wide-Area NetworKs And DistriButed Federated Learning

Prof. Bamidele Adebisi, MBE

1:30 PM

Public Lecture Keynote

Refocusing the Future of Engineering in Nigeria: Back to the Basics

Prof. Akilu Yunusa-Kaltungo
Head of Education for the School of Engineering, The University of Manchester.

2:40 PM

Closing Contribution

Short Speech and Vote of Thanks

Engr. Ademola Olorunfemi, FNSE
Patron, NSE Manchester Branch.

Award Dinner

Formal addresses and keynote contribution

6:50 PM

Formal Address

Welcome Address

7:00 PM

Opening Remarks

By the National Chairman, The Nigerian Institution of Civil Engineers.

7:10 PM

Award Dinner Keynote

Keynote Address

Engr. Dr. Obuks A. Ejohwomu, PhD, FNSE, FHEA, MNIEE

8:55 PM

Closing Contribution

Vote of Thanks

8:57 PM

Closing Contribution

Lectures & Goodwill Messages

Engineering the future together

Prof. Bamidele Adebisi, MBE, FIET, CEng

Lectures, presentations and goodwill contributions

Sustainability at Manchester Metropolitan and Introduction to the UNAI SDG12 Hub

Goodwill Remarks

REMARKABLE: Rural Environmental Monitoring via Ultra Wide-Area NetworKs And DistriButed Federated Learning

Refocusing the Future of Engineering in Nigeria: Back to the Basics

Short Speech and Vote of Thanks

Formal addresses and keynote contribution

Welcome Address

Opening Remarks

Keynote Address

Vote of Thanks

Closing Remarks