FAEO appoints Nigerian engineer into capacity building committee – Daily Trust

The Federation of African Engineering Organisations (FAEO) has appointed a Nigerian engineer and Fellow of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), Engr. Olumayowa Ayodeji Idowu, FNSE, as a member of its Capacity Building Committee for a two-year tenure.
The appointment was conveyed in a letter dated October 14, 2026.
According to the letter, Idowu’s appointment adopted a cautious evaluation of his utility in accordance with the organisation’s Rules of Procedure, with the federation expressing confidence in his skilled expertise and skill to contribute to its strategic goals.
Idowu, the Immediate Past Chairman of the NSE Abeokuta Branch, presently serves as Chairman of the NSE Branch Chairmen Forum, coordinating department chairmen throughout Nigeria and the diaspora.
He can also be actively concerned in worldwide engineering actions, serving on an necessary committee of the World Federation of Engineering Organizations (WFEO) and as a member of its Hackathon Task Force, contributing to initiatives on engineering innovation {and professional} growth.
The FAEO Capacity Building Committee contains 39 engineering professionals from a number of African international locations, together with Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana, Uganda, South Africa, Zambia, Tanzania, Ethiopia and Angola. The committee is chaired by Eng. Shammah Kiteme Munyoki of Kenya, whereas Engr. Abosede Adewole is the opposite Nigerian consultant.
Reacting to his appointment, Idowu expressed appreciation to FAEO’s management for the boldness reposed in him.

“I am deeply honoured by this appointment and see it as another opportunity to contribute to strengthening engineering education, professional competencies, knowledge exchange and institutional capacity across Africa. I look forward to working with other committee members to advance impactful capacity-building initiatives and create greater opportunities for young engineers,” he mentioned.