The National Association of Technologists in Engineering, Oyo State Branch under the leadership of Engr. M. A Busari-Akere in Conjunction with the Faculty of Engineering, The Polytechnic, Ibadan on Thursday inducted over 289 Engineering graduates in Civil Engineering, Mechanical & Electronics Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering and Computer Engineering of the Institution into the profession, as a certified Technologists.
The professional oath was administered on the students inductee by the representative of COREN, Engr. Mrs Maduka.
The two Key Note Speakers, Engr.Dr. Oke D.A who’s the Head of Department of Civil Engineering Department of The Polytechnic, Ibadan and Chief (Hon.) Soji Alonge, a former National President of the Alumni body described Technologist as the heart of Engineering, and charged the new members to uphold the values and ethics of the profession, and work with honesty and high level of professionalism, saying that it’s better to Under promise and over deliver than over promise and under deliver.
Speaking on the theme of the ceremony “The Emerging Technologists; Linking The Professional Body with Alumni Association” the two speakers, unanimously charged the new members to work as a team and ensure that they belong to any of the Alumni chapter wherever they find themselves, as they can move mountain in unity.
The Speakers also implored the government to address the dichotomy in Polytechnic education, especially as it relates to Engineering saying that University graduate shouldn’t be placed above Polytechnic graduates as they both pass through the same learning process while the Polytechnic students are even more practical inclined.
The 2nd day ceremony witnessed administering professional oath on 200 corporate members at the Assembly Hall of The Polytechnic, Ibadan done by the representative of NATE National President, Engr. Tokede Oluremi Sunday.
Dr. (Mrs) Oluwaseun A. Wale-Orojo The Guest Speaker at the second day spoke on the theme “Intersection of Emerging Technologies & Sustainable Economic Development” advised the inductees to be a problem solver, develop skills, and attend workshops for advancement of their professional competence.
The two-day event witnessed presentation of award of recognition and appreciation to Individuals who has contributed and still contributing to the association and humanity at large. The Awardees includes: Chief (Hon) Soji Longe, Dr. Oke, Engr. Sunday Gbenjo, Dr. (Mrs). Oluwaseun A. Wale-Orojo, Mr. Abass Sadik, Mogaji Abayomi Gbadamosi, Chief (Hon) Soji Longe, Dr. Oke D.A, Chief Saheed Oladele and Mr Ogunjimi Adewumi Joseph.
Dignitaries presents include RT. Hon. Dominic Udoatan NATE National President ably represented by the Vice President Southwest of NATE; Engr. Tokede. O. Sunday, The Acting Rector of The Polytechnic Ibadan, Dr. T. A Lasisi; Founding Chairman of Oyo NATE, Pa Fakorede; Dean Faculty of Engineering; Engr. Dr. L. O Oladejo, Awardees; Mogaji Taofeek Abiodun.
Engr. Musa Akere, the State Chairman of NATE dedicates the success recorded so far by his administration to the efforts and corporation of his executives, including the elders of the association for their continuous guidance.