Get Guardian on GoogleThe Chairman of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), Lagos Branch, Engr. Bolaji Omowunmi Adebajo, has reaffirmed the association’s commitment to strategic partnerships and impactful engagements with government institutions during a courtesy visit to the Commissioner for Transportation, Lagos State, Oluwaseun Osiyemi.
The visit, which focused on strengthening collaboration and synergy between the Lagos State Government and the engineering profession, provided an opportunity to explore areas of mutual cooperation in transportation infrastructure, professional expertise, capacity development and public service delivery.
The engagement was attended by the Permanent Secretary, Mr. Olawale Musa; the General Manager of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), Mr. Olalekan Bakare-Oki; directors of the Ministry, representatives of Lagos Leather Hub and Executives of the Lagos Branch of NSE.
As part of the branch’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) commitment, Adebajo presented safety boots to LASTMA through its General Manager in recognition of the critical role of traffic management personnel in maintaining road safety and order across the state.
The safety boots were produced by Lagos Leather Hub, a strategic partner of NSE Lagos.
The Hub was constructed by Kharis Engineering Services, another partner of the association, highlighting the Branch’s commitment to fostering productive partnerships and supporting indigenous enterprise.
In his response, the commissioner highlighted “Omi Eko Project,” a major Lagos State initiative aimed at transforming inland waterways transportation through the development of modern ferry infrastructure and the introduction of electric-powered vessels. He noted the project’s potential to improve connectivity, reduce pressure on road transportation, enhance passenger safety and promote sustainable urban mobility.
He also underscored the importance of professional expertise and effective stakeholder collaboration in delivering transformative infrastructure projects.
The commissioner equally expressed his appreciation to NSE Lagos for the donation, describing the gesture as uncommon and particularly commendable.
He noted that while engagements with government institutions often revolve around requests for support, the branch had demonstrated a refreshing commitment to giving back and contributing meaningfully to public service.
Speaking during the engagement, Adebajo emphasised the importance of sustained collaboration between professional institutions and government, noting that NSE Lagos is committed to leveraging its technical expertise, professional network and strategic partnerships to support the development priorities of Lagos State.
The engagement reflects the Chairman’s vision of positioning NSE Lagos as a proactive professional institution whose relevance extends beyond the engineering community to meaningful contributions to governance, infrastructure development and societal advancement.
