The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Federal Roads Maintenance Agency, FERMA, Engr. Chukwuemeka Agbasi, has stressed the need for sustainable engineering innovation to address Nigeria’s energy and security challenges.
Engr. Agbasi stated this while delivering a keynote speech at the 16th Conference, Annual General Meeting, Award Presentation and Induction Ceremony of the Nigerian Society of Engineers, NSE, Maitama Branch, in Abuja.
The 2026 edition of the conference was dedicated to the memory of the late branch Chairman, Engr. Itodo Thomas Ocheme, FNSE, who was a former Director of Engineering Services at FERMA.
Speaking on the theme, “Sustainable Smart Engineering Innovation for Energy Access and National Security,” the FERMA boss said the theme reflects the urgent need for engineering solutions that respond to Nigeria’s development challenges and support national progress.
He commended the leadership of the NSE Maitama Branch for sustaining a culture of professional excellence and for honouring the legacy of the late Engr. Ocheme, describing him as a distinguished engineer who served the nation meritoriously.
“I joined members of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), Maitama Branch, at its 16th Conference, Annual General Meeting, Award Presentation and Induction Ceremony, where I delivered a Keynote Speech,” Agbasi said.
“The event was dedicated to the memory of the late branch Chairman, Engr. Itodo Thomas Ocheme, FNSE, former Director of Engineering Services at FERMA.”
The event featured award presentations and induction of new members into the branch.
