Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), Glasgow Branch
in collaboration with Glasgow Caledonian University & the Nigerian Institution of Civil Engineers

Engineering Innovations for National Impact

Three-Day Conference Programme
Date: 6-8 August 2026
Venue: Govan Mbeki Building, Glasgow Caledonian University
Address: 70 Cowcaddens Road, Glasgow G4 0BA, United Kingdom
DAY 1 • Thursday 6 August • Conference Opening & Flagship
09:00 - 09:30
• Registration, Reception & Exhibition Opens Coffee, tea & photographs
09:30 - 09:50
Protocol
Welcome & Introductions
Arrival of dignitaries and delegates; formal introductions by the Protocol Committee.
09:50 - 11:00
Opening Ceremony
Opening Ceremony & Keynote
  • 09:50-10:00 Prof. Craig Gaskell Deputy Vice-Chancellor - on behalf of the Principal, GCU
    Host Welcome
  • 10:00-10:10 Engr. Segun Olarinoye, FNSE Chairman, NSE Glasgow Branch
    Branch Welcome
  • 10:10-10:25 Engr. Ali Alimasuya Rabiu, FNSE, MFR President & Chairman in Council, NSE
    Conference Opening Remarks
  • 10:25-10:50 Prof. Muhammad Imran Head of the School of Engineering, University of Glasgow
    Opening Keynote
  • 10:50-11:00 Engr. Dr Obafemi Hamzat Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Nigeria
    Distinguished Address
11:00 - 11:15
• Group Photograph (all delegates & guests) Coffee break
11:15 - 12:00
Plenary I
Industrialising Nigeria: Energy, Manufacturing & Policy
  • Dr Abdallah Abdael-Baset Electrical Policy Engineer, SSEN; Co-Founder, African Sustainable Energy Group
    "A Roadmap for Electricity-Sector Revitalisation in Africa"
  • Engr. Funmilade Akingbagbohun, FNSE, FNIMechE, FNIEE Former Chair, NSE Ikeja; NIMechE
    "Electric-Vehicle Production and Manufacturing in Nigeria: Opportunities, Challenges and Future Prospects"
  • Hon. Makinde Peter Abiola Member, Federal House of Representatives, Nigeria
    "The Role of Engineering Innovation in Shaping Modern Legislation"
12:00 - 13:00
Panel Session
AI as an Engine for Economic Growth: Opportunities and Challenges for Nigeria
A moderated panel on how artificial intelligence can accelerate Nigeria's economic growth — lifting productivity across agriculture, services, industry and public-sector delivery, and leapfrogging legacy constraints — while confronting the real challenges: skills and talent, data and digital infrastructure, power and connectivity, funding, ethics, regulation and the future of work.
  • Engr. Abdulhafis Gbolahan Toriola, FNSE Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Ministry of Housing; Supervising Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Energy & Mineral Resources
  • Dr Salisu Uba, FCIPS Founder & CEO, NatQuest; PhD, University of Strathclyde
  • Onyinye Igbokwe, PMP Head of Regional Partnerships, Greater Glasgow & Central Scotland, CodeBase; Cofounder, Fotopool
  • Prof. Babakalli Alkali Professor in Maintenance and Reliability Engineering; Head of Department, Mechanical Engineering, GCU
Moderator: Engr. Dr Kenechi Omeke, Technical Secretary, NSE Glasgow Branch.
13:00 - 14:00
• Lunch, Exhibition & Networking
14:00 - 14:15
Distinguished Lecture
Critical Infrastructure, Analytics & AI
  • Prof. Babakalli Alkali School of Computing, Engineering & the Built Environment, GCU
    "Transformation of Critical Transport Infrastructure in Nigeria: Analytics and AI Approach"
14:15 - 14:35
Keynote Address
Leadership for a Changing World
  • Prof. Christian Harrison University of Greater Manchester
    "What Kind of Leadership Does the World Need Now?"
14:35 - 15:00
Flagship Spotlight
AI for Every Engineer: Watch Us Build a Power Solution in 20 Minutes
  • Engr. Dr Kenechi Omeke Technical Secretary, NSE Glasgow Branch; Senior Data Scientist, Office for National Statistics; Affiliate Researcher, University of Glasgow
    "A live, AI-assisted build tackling Nigeria's power crisis - plus a demand-forecasting teaser"
15:00 - 15:05
• Coffee break
15:05 - 15:55
Parallel Technical Sessions
Technical Sessions - Block I
Each paper: 12 min presentation + 3 min Q&A / changeover.
AI, Digital & Human-Centred Systems
Breakout Room A
15:05 S07 Samuel Tochukwu Offiah
"Failure-Aware Retrieval-Augmented Generation: Designing RAG Systems That Detect and Recover from Retrieval Breakdown"
15:20 S10 Olumayowa Ayodeji Idowu
"Engineering Scalable Multimodal AI Systems for Clinical Report Generation: A Pathway to National Healthcare Impact"
Energy, Power & Low-Carbon Transition
Breakout Room B
15:05 S12 Ademola Agoro
"Optimized Design and Interconnectivity Strategy for Distributed Generation in Multi-Community Mini-grids with Adaptive Grid Integration Pathways in Sub-Saharan Africa"
15:20 S28 Silvia Victoria Ojochide Idakwo
"Engineering Quality Assurance Framework for Sustainable Solar Energy Deployment in Nigeria"
15:35 S32 Abhon Adus
"The Challenges of Rural Electrification in Cross River State and the Way Forward: Leveraging Decentralised Electricity Markets, Mini-Grids and Alternative Energy Solutions"
Sustainable Materials, Industry & Construction
Breakout Room C
15:05 S03 Adesokan Oluwatomiwa Adegoke
"Environmental and Economic Benefits of Geopolymer Concrete (Green Concrete) as a Sustainable Alternative to Portland Limestone Cement in Nigeria's Construction Industry"
15:20 S06 Ann Amalate Obuebite
"Green Surfactant Derived from Coco Coir and its Impact on Oil Recovery, Interfacial Tension and Adsorption on Shaly Sandstones"
15:35 S09 Wasiu Adedeji
"Robotics in Construction: Autonomous Machinery"
15:55 - 16:00
Close
Day 1 Reflections & Vote of Thanks
Engr. Dr Seun Adediran, FNSE - Past Chairman, NSE Glasgow Branch
18:00 - 20:00
Social
Civic Reception by the Lord Provost of Glasgow
Glasgow City Chambers, George Square, Glasgow G2 1DU.
DAY 2 • Friday 7 August • Depth & Dialogue
09:00 - 09:30
• Registration, Reception & Exhibition Coffee & tea
09:30 - 09:50
Protocol
Welcome & Introduction of Guests
Arrival of dignitaries and delegates.
09:50 - 10:35
Guest Addresses
Guest of Honour Addresses
  • 09:50-10:05 Hon. Bello Muhammad Goronyo Honourable Minister of State for Works, Federal Republic of Nigeria
  • 10:05-10:20 Engr. Adetokunbo Ajanaku National Chairman, Nigerian Institution of Civil Engineers
  • 10:20-10:35 Ololade Olamide
    "Avoiding the Crude Oil Trap - Using LNG Governance to Build Community and Industrial Opportunity in Lower Southern Nigeria"
10:35 - 11:35
Plenary II
Innovation, Enterprise & People
  • Dr Yekemi Otaru Chancellor, University of the West of Scotland; CEO, Somebody Cares SCIO
    "Commercialisation of Innovations"
  • Prof. Adebisi Adewole Director, Centre for African Research on Enterprise & Economic Development, UWS
    "Funding Opportunity for Engineering Innovation in Africa"
  • Dr Oluwole Shokunbi Human Resources Specialist
    "Engineering Innovations through Human Capital: Building the Talent Pipeline for National Impact"
11:35 - 11:50
• Coffee & Exhibition
11:50 - 12:40
Plenary III
Digital Systems, Communications & Cybersecurity
  • Prof. Wasiu Popoola Chair of Communications Engineering, University of Edinburgh
    "Connectivity for the Blue Economy"
  • Dr Stephen Ugwuanyi Lead OT Cybersecurity & Digital Technology Engineer, SSE plc
    "Navigating OT Cybersecurity in the AI Revolution"
12:40 - 13:05
Featured Demonstration
Robotics in Action — Presentation & Live Demonstration
  • Dr Liyuan Qi Robotics Lab, Autonomous Systems & Connectivity Division, University of Glasgow
    "Robotics in engineering – a presentation with a live hands-on demonstration (University of Glasgow Robotics Lab)"
13:05 - 14:05
• Lunch, Exhibition & Networking
14:05 - 15:00
Plenary IV
Energy & Environmental Engineering
  • Colin Lightbody Principal Consultant, TÜV SÜD National Engineering Laboratory
    "Challenges in Flare-Gas Metering and Emissions Quantification"
  • Chris Haggerty Project Director, OCU Group
    "Battery Energy Storage: Delivering Grid-Scale Flexibility"
  • Dr Diret Tang'an Research Fellow, University of Nottingham
    "Microwave Processing for Large-Scale Zero-Carbon Applications"
15:00 - 16:15
Parallel Technical Sessions
Technical Sessions - Block II
Four parallel rooms. Each paper: 12 min presentation + 3 min Q&A / changeover.
AI, Robotics & Human-Centred Systems
Breakout Room A
15:00 S27 Motunrayo Sanyaolu
"Bio-Inspired Soft Robotic Systems Using Low-Cost Embedded Control Architectures"
15:15 S31 Douglas Amobi Amoke
"A Socio-Economic-Aware Maritime Intelligence Framework for Understanding the Interactions Between Vessel Operations, Economic Activity, and Environmental Sustainability"
15:30 S04 Udoka Francis Ndimkoha
"How Language and Communication Shape the Success of IT Solutions in Nigeria, from Innovation to Impact"
15:45 S23 Seye Amos Olawoyin
"Human-Centred Engineering Innovation: The Place of Language and Communication in National Development Projects"
16:00 S20 Michael Akinpelu
"Digitizing Construction Site Operations in Emerging Economies: Enhancing Project Visibility, Workforce Coordination, and Accountability Through Mobile-Based Engineering Platforms (SiteVisi)"
Digital, Data & Society
Breakout Room B
15:00 S21 Martins Gani Joseph
"Engineering Data Governance Frameworks for National Infrastructure Reliability"
15:15 S30 Aliyu Nura Salisu
"Memory-Aware Edge AI for Low-Power IoT Systems in Nigeria"
15:30 S01 Uchenna Uhegbu
"Geospatial Analysis of Road Traffic Fatalities in Nigeria (1990-2023)"
15:45 S22 Bosede Oyekunle
"Empowering Primary School Teachers Through STEM Train-the-Trainers Models: A Strategic Partnership Framework with APWEN Lagos Chapter"
16:00 S25 Simon Achi Omerigwe
"Engineering Innovation for National Impact: The Role of Biomedical Engineers and Biomedical Scientists in Translational Therapeutics - Addressing Nigeria's Healthcare Realities"
Energy, Power & Environment
Breakout Room C
15:00 S08 O.A. Adeniji
"A Deterministic Optimal Power Flow Framework for EV-Integrated Distribution Systems: Sensitivity Analysis of Key Flexibility Parameters"
15:15 S11 Olalekan Obadele Awolola
"Engineering Innovation for Agricultural Energy Optimization: Validated Degree-Days Model for Livestock Heating in Nigeria's Poultry Sector"
15:30 S29 Omeke Cornelius Chinonso
"Machine Learning for Electricity Demand Forecasting in Nigeria's Power Grid"
15:45 S19 Idris Aliyu Bori
"Compressed Natural Gas Vehicle (CNGV) as a Transitional Low-Carbon Transport Strategy in Nigeria: Assessing Socio-Technical Readiness"
16:00 S26 Tolulope T. Awofolaju
"Smart Metering as a Tool for Transparent Energy Billing in Nigeria: Challenges, Opportunities and Future Directions"
Materials, Industry & Infrastructure
Breakout Room D
15:00 Invited Engr. Wale Fatusi, PMP, MNSE (OCU Group)
"Construction delay risk analysis"
15:15 S13 Monsuru T. Akinleye
"Valorizing Bean Pod Ash as a Sustainable Mineral Filler Material for Asphaltic Concrete Pavement"
15:30 S14 Clement Adesoji Ogunlade
"Nutraceutical and Functional Food Potentials of Indigenous Nigerian Oleaginous Seeds: A Pathway to Combating Malnutrition and Non-Communicable Diseases"
15:45 S16 Anayochukwu Onyeyiri
"Project Management and Leadership in Nigeria's Iron and Steel Sector: Strategies for Sustainable Industrial Development"
16:00 S17 Okwunna Maryjane Ekechukwu
"Hydrodynamic Analysis of Produced Water in Standard Deoiling Hydrocyclones"
16:15 S33 Paul Ager
"The Effect of Groove Size and Orientation on Binary Bearing Temperature under Different Operating Conditions"
16:15 - 16:25
Close
Day 2 Reflections
Closing remarks.
DAY 3 • Saturday 8 August • Impact & Celebration
09:30 - 10:00
• Arrival of guests Coffee & tea
10:00 - 12:00
Leadership
Presidential Round Table
Closed leadership session: NSE national officers, partners and invited VIPs.
18:00 - 22:00
Gala
Gala & Award Night
Conference dinner and awards ceremony.
Venue: Marriott Hotel, Glasgow City Centre.