NIS inducts 24 new fellows

In an elaborate ceremony recently held in Abeokuta, Ogun State, the newly inducted fellows were urged to continue to uphold the ethics of the profession, be seen as respected fellows in the society by performance and make integrity their watchword.Besides, they were enjoined to increase their entrepreneurial skills in the society for the growth of […]

In an elaborate ceremony recently held in Abeokuta, Ogun State, the newly inducted fellows were urged to continue to uphold the ethics of the profession, be seen as respected fellows in the society by performance and make integrity their watchword.
Besides, they were enjoined to increase their entrepreneurial skills in the society for the growth of the profession.
The new fellows of NIS include: Mr. Akintola Olufemi, Innocent Egbuh, George Osifeso, Kehinde Isijola, Oba Adetunji Osho, Yashi Usman, Olufemi Ojo, Ranti Osoko, Adebayo Ogungbe, Joe Anosikeh, Igo Assembly Goin, Bassey Akpna and Chief Rasheed Obayanju.
Others are Mrs Aderonke Adeyokunnu, Mr. Pius Chukuemeka, Professor Francis Okeke, Badamasi Tahir, Abiodun Agbeyo, Akinyemi Olatunde, Sunday Eka, Idiku Uche, Chimezie Lawrence, Kayode Odedare and E. B. Awudu.
One of the highlights of the event was the award of Honorary Fellow of the institution bestowed on Governor of Kano State, Dr. Rabi Musa Kwankwaso, for the giant strides he has made in promoting surveying profession in the state.
Also, past President of the institutions and fellows were also honoured for their sustained contributions, while encouraging them to continue their selfless service for the growth of the profession.
Speaking during the investiture of the new fellows, President of the NIS, Mr. Bode Adeaga, said the challenge for the new inductees was for them to become worthy and exemplary leaders in all ramifications such that the profession, their community and the country would continue to benefits from their services.
He also enjoined them to be more careful in whatever they do.
Justifying the admission of new members into the Board of Fellows of the institution, he said the exercise was to inject fresh minds, bodies and ideas into its fold, pointing out that the 24 new fellows were made up brilliant and accomplished lady and gentlemen who have been found worthy after going through the rigorous screening exercise instituted by the association.
Elated, one of the inductees, who is the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development in Ogun State, Mrs Aderonke Adeyokunnu, said, “ I feel humbled to be one of those to be inducted into the cadre of fellows of the institution. As you can see, I am the only female, so this gives me honour and I am grateful to God.”
She enjoined the upcoming professionals to be more dedicated and diligent, saying if they are committed, they will be identified in the midst of crowd.