The Nigerian Society of Engineers, Port Harcourt Branch, has elected 14 new executives to lead the organization for the 2025/2026 year with Engr. Belema Fubara Ekine as the 23rd chairman.
The inauguration ceremony which held at the Engr. Ishmael Banigo Branch Secretariat in Port Harcourt, attracted members of the engineering profession from within and outside the state.
Other elected executives include: Engr. Samuel H. Kwelle (Vice Chairman),
Engr. Dr. Promise Jumbo (General Secretary), Engr. Priye P. K. Lawson ( Assistant Secretary) and Engr. Patrick O. Udegbunam (Treasurer) .
Others are; Engr. Hilda D. Batubo, (Financial Secretary), Engr. Bowei M. Dauseighe (Technical Secretary), Engr. Charles O. Okwakpam (Assistant Technical Secretary), Engr. Agnes Komolafe (Membership Secretary) and Engr. Dike N. Livingstone (Publicity Secretary).
Also elected are Engr. Ayebaye Daniel Wanatoi (Welfare Secretary), Engr. Oribiokpomari I. Comfort (Internal Auditor), Engr. Dr. Idaeresoari Harriet Ateke (Immediate Past Chairman), and Engr Dr Hachimenum Amadi (Ex-Officio).
In his a goodwill message, the immediate past Secretary to the Rivers State Government, Frederick Anabraba, urged the new executive to maintain high ethical standards and move the association forward.
In his acceptance speech, the newly elected chairman, Engr. Belema Fubara Ekine, promised an inclusive administration and teamwork, focusing on collaboration with stakeholders. He said he has begun building partnerships with Rivers State University and the University of Port Harcourt.
The highlight of the event was the inauguration lecture on the topic, “Engineering Solution for Security, Energy Access and Sustainable Development,” delivered by Engr. Victor Bandele, Deputy Managing Director, Deepwater Assets, TotalEnergies EP Nigeria Limited.
