Engr. Mrs Ofojeama Invested 2nd Chairman Of Nigerian Society of Engineers, Aguata Branch
By Nneka Anoliefo
Engr. Mrs Rita Ofojeama has been invested as the 2nd Chairman of the Nigerian Society of Engineers, Aguata Branch in grand style.
The investiture and inauguration of the 2022/2023 Exco Members was held at Federal Polytechnic, Oko, Ultramodern Auditorium.
Engr Rita was born to the family of Mr and Mrs Thomas Ofojeama of Okpoko village, Isuofia, Aguata Council Area.
She is married to Mr Linus Eze and blessed with children, and has also recorded numerous educational qualifications and other notable achievements.
Shortly after her investiture, she performed her first assignment of inaugurating her Exco Members, whom she advised, to always uphold their Vision and mission, assuring that Nigerian Society of Engineers shall be one of the best Engineering Professional bodies in the world.
Engr Ofojeama applauded Engr. David Okeke, the Awka Branch Chairman, for his support, as well as
Engr. Edmond Nkalu, for creating the Aguata Branch.
She explained that the branch was approved at the May 2019 Council meeting, and was inaugurated in November 11 of same year with Engr Olufemi Ojo as the pioneer Branch Chairman.
She further appreciated Governor Chukwuma Soludo, the President, Nigerian Society of Engineers, Engr Tasiu Sa’ad Gidari- Wudil, COREN President, Engr Ali Rabiu, Engr Adekunle Muokolu FNSE, Engr Dr Francisca Nwafulugo, and the Rector of Federal Polytechnic, Oko, for their love and support to the branch.
The representative of the NSE President, Engr Chinasaokwu Okolie in his address of welcome, called on Engineers to use their professional trainings to impact and add value to the society.
The Representative of the COREN President, Engr Okechukwu Ugwu, advised them to uphold the Ethics of Engineering Profession as they are dedicated to providing quality service, professional competence and development of members at all times.
In her inaugural lecture the Rector, Federal Polytechnic, Oko, Engr Francisca Nwafulugo represented by Engr Ifeanyi Otti, spoke on the theme, “Engineering, Its Relevance To National Development and Security”, assuring that she is passionate about advancing the Aguata Branch to an enviable height.
Engr Ofojeama used the opportunity to install Igwe Engr Chukwuka Onyeneke and The State Fire Chief, Engr Martin Agbili, as the patrons of NSE, Aguata Branch.
The Patrons in their separate remarks, promised to continue to dish out useful advice for the betterment of the branch.
She also presented leadership Awards to some deserving Engineers including the Vice President of NSE, Engr Chinasaokwu Okolie, Engr Mrs Francisca Nwafulugo, Engr Edmond Nkalu, Engr. P.N. Obidike, Dr Tessy Okoli who is the Provost, Federal College of Education Technical, Umunze, among others
In their separate vote of thanks, the Vice Chairman of Aguata Branch, Engr. Kene Onwughalu, Engr. Achukwu Emeka, Engr. Ayodele Femi, Engr. Ibeh Friday C. and the Chairman Organising Committee, Financial Secretary, Aguata Branch, Engr Ejimofor Chibuike among others, commended the Chairman, Engr Rita Ofojeama and all those who contributed in making the epoch making event a success, and remarked that Nigerian Society of Engineers has so far played very important role in the growth and promotion of Engineers in the state and the country at large.
Earlier Engr Ofojeama led her Exco members and NSE President representative, Engr Chinasaokwu Okolie, on a courtesy visit to Igwe Chukwuka Onyeneke of Ekwuluobia, who is also an Engineer, to intimate him of his appointment as one of their Patrons during the investiture and. inauguration
Launching of NSE Aguata Maiden Calendar and Awards Presentation formed the highpoints of the ceremony.
