The Nigerian Society of Engineers

Maitama Branch

MINUTES OF THE OGM MEETING HELD ON THURSDAY 12TH OCTOBER 2017 AT RAW MATERIALS RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL, MAITAMA, FCT, NIGERIA

1.0ATTENDANCE:

Seventy Seven (77) persons were in attendance. Check the sheet as attached.

2.0APOLOGY:

Twelve(12) Engineers sent in their apologies as detailed in the attached sheet.

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B. / OPENING PRAYER:
The meeting commenced at exactly 5:51pm with an opening prayer by Engr. TSG Wudil, FNSE.
CHAIRMAN’S OPENING REMARKS:
The Branch Chairman, Engr. Vitus S Ibeh, FNSE welcome all Members to the branch OGM. He appreciated members for their commitment towards the growth of the branch. Fellows, Senior members, DG’s, C.E.O’s present in the meeting were encouraged to sit at the front pew.
He recognize the presence of the dignitary from NSE National, branches and divisions; Present are;
  1. Engr. AdekunleMokuolu, FNSE - Deputy President NSE
  2. Engr. TSG Wudil, FNSE - Vice President NSE
  3. Engr. Akinteye Joseph, FNSE - Vice President NSE
  4. Engr. Valerie Agberagba, FNSE – Former Vice President NSE
  5. Engr. AtandeyiBabatunde, FNSE – Exco member NSE
  6. Engr. Awe Biodun , FNSE – Former Chairman NSE Ikeja Branch
  7. Engr. Williams Abe , MNSE – Chairman NSE Akure Branch
  8. Engr. AluyahDauda, MNSE – Chairman NSE Auchi Branch
  9. Engr. Mrs. Oluruntoba, MNSE – Chairman NSE Ilesha Branch
  10. Engr. HalimatAdeniran, MNSE – Exco member NSE
  11. Engr. Isaiah Bandelion, MNSE –Chairman Minna NSE Branch

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J / AGENDA FOR MAITAMA BRANCH OGM MEETING (9THNOVEMBER 2017)
  1. Call to order
  2. Opening Prayer
  3. Opening Address by the Chairman
  4. Adoption of Agenda
  5. Reading and Adoption of Last Minutes
  6. Matter Arising:
  7. Technical Presentation
  8. Birthday/Newcomers
  9. A.O.B
  10. Adjournment of meeting
  11. Closing prayer
ADOPTION:
Engr. AkpansonUwana, MNSE moved for the adoption of the agenda of the meeting in the absence of any correction on the 12th October, 2017. It was seconded by Engr. OlawaleOladipo, MNSE.
READING, CORRECTION & ADOPTION OF MINUTES OF LAST MEETING:
The minutes of the last meeting was read and corrections were effected.
Engr. OluwadaraOluwalana, MNSE moved for the adoption of the Minute as corrected. It was seconded by Engr. C.P Okorie, MNSE.
MATTERS ARISING:
ELECTION MATTER:
The Branch Chairman Engr. Dr. Vitus S Ibeh, FNSE presented the newly elected branch executives;
The newly elected Executive members of the Nigerian Society of Engineers are;
  1. Engr. Dr. Vitus S Ibeh, FNSE Chairman
  2. Engr. Markus Dye, FNSEVice Chairman
  3. Engr. AdeoluTaiwo, MNSEGeneral Secretary
  4. Engr. Omerigwe Simon Achi, MNSEAss. Gen. Secretary
  5. Engr. OladipoAgboola, MNSETechnical Secretary
  6. Engr. AkpansonUwana, MNSEAss. Tech. Secretary
  7. Engr. Susan Ibrahim-Arasah, MNSETreasurer
  8. Engr. Aminu Y Ajoge, MNSEFinancial Secretary
  9. Engr. Okoye U Henry, MNSEPublicity Secretary
  10. Engr. Israel Abraham, MNSEEx-Officio I
  11. Engr. Oladipupo I Mabogaje, MNSEEx-Officio II
COUNCIL REPORT:
The branch Chairman, Engr. Dr. Vitus S Ibeh, FNSE called on Engr. TSG Wudil , FNSE to brief members on the outcome of the Council Meeting.
Engr. TSG Wudil, FNSE briefed the members of the deliberation of the NSE council with regards to the review of the Society’s MEMART. The process for the MEMART is stated as follow;
  1. Consultations at branches and divisions level.
  2. Zonal consultations will be held in the six geo-political zones of the federation.
  3. Submission of consultation report on MEMART review to the council.
  4. Council’s deliberation and report presented to at the AGM for final Decision and Adoption.
He encourages the branch executive members and members to participate in the review of the MEMART Review Zonal Consultation coming up soon.
LAUNCHING OF TECHNICAL DIGEST:
Engr. Israel Abraham, MNSE introduced the branch Technical Digest Journal. The Technical Digest was launched by dignitaries and members present at the OGM.
The Technical Digest Journal was launch by dignitaries and members as listed below:
  1. Engr. Israel Abraham, MNSE – N 20,000.00
  2. Engr. Isaiah Bandelion, MNSE – N 10,000.00
  3. Engr. Valerie Agberagba, FNSE – N 20,000.00 – Cash
  4. Engr. T.S.G Wudil, FNSE – N 20,000.00 – Transfer
  5. Engr. Akinteye Joseph, FNSE – N 20,000.00
  6. Engr. AtandeyiJide, FNSE – N 5,000.00
  7. Engr. Awe Biodun, FNSE – N 20,000.00
  8. Engr. AluyahDuada, MNSE – N 5,000.00 – Cash
  9. Engr. Williams Abe, MNSE – N 5,000.00
A.O.B
Engr. AdekunleMokuolu, FNSE Deputy President of the Nigerian Society of Engineers addressed the members appreciating the executives and members of the branch. He praised the branch for its successful activities regardless of being a new branch. He admonishes the branch to keep up with their milestone activities and remain trailblazers.
He encourage;
  1. All engineers must present themselves to the public with an attitude of ‘Here to Help’.
  2. All engineers must cultivate the attitude of partnering with each other towards making sound and infallible engineering designs and decisions.
  3. All engineers ensure that our services are well packaged and our intellectual properties should be able to put food on our tables.
  4. All engineers should see engineering practice as a business venture.
The branch dignitaries present at the meeting used the opportunity to inform the branch of their intention to run for elective positions at the coming NSE election 2017 and share with the branch their manifestoes.
The names of the contestant and the intending position;
  1. Engr. Mrs. Valerie Agberagba, FNSE – Deputy President
  2. Engr. TSG Wudil, FNSE – Vice President
  3. Engr. Joseph Akinteye, FNSE –Vice President
  4. Engr. Awe Biodun, FNSE – Vice President
  5. Engr. AluyahDaudah, Vice President
  6. Engr. AtandeyiJide, FNSE- Exco Member
  7. Engr. Isiah Vandelion , MNSE – Exco member
  8. Engr. NSE Eziokwu, MNSE – Exco member
TECHNICAL PRESENTATION:
Topic: Effective Leadership; Engr. Mrs. Valerie Agberagba, FNSE. Certificate of participation was presented to the guest speaker by the Branch Chairman Engr. Dr. Vitus Ibeh, FNSE
The Soft Copy of the Presentation is available on the branch’s website. Contributions and asked questions.
ANNOUNCEMENT:
TECHNICAL NEWS:
The branch is open for technical presentations from members. For suggestions and participation by members you can send your messages and presentation to .
There will be capacity programs and workshops. Visit the branch website for more information and updates.
NEW MEMBERS:
A total of eleven (11) new members present at the meeting were asked to stand up for introduction and recognition after which they were asked to put down their names on the new comers list.
BIRTHDAY :
A total of five (5) members born in the month of September & October were asked to stand up for introduction and recognition. Engr. Mrs. Valerie Agberagba, FNSE rendered a special song to celebrate the celebrants.
NSE MAITAMA COMMUNITY ENGINEERING PROJECT;
The Committee requires the assistance of metallurgical Engineer, Police Officers working in the traffic department and Safety Engineer. Their assistance is need in the project the committee is working on.
BRANCH SECRETARIAT:
For further enquires, members should visit the branch’s Secretariat Suite B24D Platinum Mega Mall, Behind Next Cash And Carry Shopping Mall, off Banex/Ahmadu Bello express way, Jahi, Abuja. GSM: 08138646546, 08079705417, 092921751.
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K / DIVISIONAL CHAPTERS MEETING:
NiMechE Abuja Chapter: The Chapter usually holds her meetings every last Monday of the month at FCDA Site office, beside DantataSawoe Construction office, Garki by 5:00pm prompt. Chairman GSM: 08067612047
NIEEE Abuja Chapter: The Chapter usually holds her meetings every last Monday of the month at Revenue Mobilization, Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) Opp. CBN, by 5:00pm prompt. Chairman GSM: 08051475306
Environment Division Abuja Chapter: The Chapter usually holds her meetings every 2nd Wednesday of every month at FCDA Site office, beside DantataSawoe Construction office, Garki by 5:00pm prompt. Chairman GSM: 08036010190
NICE Abuja Chapter: The Chapter usually holds her meetings every last Monday of the month at FCDA Site office, beside DantataSawoe Construction office, Garki by 5:00pm prompt. Chairman GSM: 08033497039
Procurement Division: The Chapter usually holds her meetings every 3rd Tuesday of the month at ground floor, NSE HQ Building CBD, Abuja by 5:00pm prompt. Chairman GSM: 08033361549
Power Division: The Chapter usually holds her meetings on Tuesday of the month at TCN Conference Room, 2nd Floor, Maitama Abuja by 5:00pm prompt.
Young Engineers Forum: The division usually holds her meetings every 3rd Thursday of the month, by 5:00pm prompt. Coordinator GSM: 08028914572
ADJOURNMENT
Engr. TSG Wudil, FNSE move for adjournment and was seconded by Engr. AluyahDauda, MNSE
CLOSING PRAYER
The meeting closed at 8:32pm with prayers from Engr. AdekunleMokuolu, FNSE

Engr. (Dr) Vitus Ibeh, FNSEEngr. TaiwoAdeolu, MNSE

Branch Chairman General Secretary