NSE Lagos elects new executive members

Members of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), Lagos Branch, have elected a new executive council to steer the affairs of the branch for a two-year tenure spanning 2026 to 2028.

At the election, Engr. Bolaji Omowunmi Adebajo emerged as Chairman, succeeding Engr. Olukorede Kesha.

Engr. Fagbola Felix Adetunji was elected Vice Chairman, while Engr. Mercy Adedayo emerged as General Secretary.

Other elected officers include: Assistant General Secretary: Engr. Morolayo Ololade Thompson, Treasurer: Engr. Lasisi Mosunmola Khadijat, Technical Secretary: Engr. Rankins Oguara, Publicity Secretary: Engr. Dr. Oyelade Akintoye Olumide, Assistant Publicity Secretary: Engr. Sofolarin A. Solarin, Financial Secretary: Engr. Ismail Shittu, and ex-officio member: Engr. Bakare Lukman Opeyemi, MNSE.

Adebajo is a Mechanical Engineer with over 34 years of professional experience spanning engineering, construction, energy infrastructure and property development.

He graduated with honours in Mechanical Engineering from Howard University, Washington, D.C., where he received the Best Engineering Design Award and the IBM Scholarship for Afro-American Mechanical Engineering students.

He currently serves as Group Chief Executive Officer of African Refineries Group Ltd (ARPHL), Vice Chairman of African Refinery PH Ltd, CEO of Kharis Engineering Services Ltd, and Group CEO of MGE Properties Ltd. He previously served as Executive Director at Giant Strides Development & Property Ltd and Managing Director of Bideco Nigeria Ltd.

A Fellow of the NSE, Adebajo is recognised for his expertise in strategic leadership, project governance and organisational development.

During his two-year tenure from 2026 to 2028, Adebajo is expected to provide strategic direction and purposeful leadership to the Lagos Branch, strengthening its institutional capacity, advancing the professional interests of members and deepening its contributions to engineering practice and national development.

His emergence marks the beginning of a new leadership cycle for the branch, with expectations of sustained institutional growth, stronger member engagement and renewed commitment to the ideals and objectives of the Nigerian Society of Engineers.