Key Takeaways from the NSE Professional Orientation at NYSC Orientation Camp in Ilorin

The Nigerian Society of Engineers, Ilorin Branch, on Wednesday, 14th October, 2026, were hosted at the NYSC orientation camp in Kwara State for the NSE professional orientation programme for youth corpers who are graduate engineers. 

Branch Chairman, NSE Ilorin, Engr. Ahmed Kazeem Jatto, FNSE, FNIMechE, delivering the opening remarks

The delegation was led by the NSE Ilorin branch chairman, Engr. Ahmed Kazeem Jatto, FNSE, FNIMechE.

Here are the key takeaways from the speech delivered by the guest speaker, Engr. Emmanuel Ayobami Adedoye, FNSE, FNIMechE (a former Secretary-General of the NSE Ilorin Branch):

Graduating with an engineering degree is a massive milestone, but as any seasoned professional will tell you, walking off the graduation stage is just step one.

​To bridge the gap between academic theory and real-world execution, the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) Ilorin Branch recently hosted its annual Professional Orientation Programme for corps members at the Kwara State NYSC Orientation Camp.

​If you’re a young engineer looking to build a legit, rewarding, and impactful career, here are the major highlights and actionable advice shared by industry leaders during the event.

Guest Speaker, Engr. Emmanuel Ayobami Adedoye, FNSE, FNIMechE

​1. Graduation is Just the Starting Line

​In his opening address, Engr. Ahmed Kazeem Jatto, Chairman of the NSE Ilorin Branch, welcomed the corps members—referring to them as the future of Nigeria's engineering landscape.

​While congratulating the new graduates, Engr. Jatto emphasized that high standards, strict regulatory compliance, and unwavering ethics are non-negotiable in the professional world. He urged young engineers to view their service year not as a waiting period, but as a launching pad.

​"You have successfully earned your degrees, but graduation is only the starting gate... Acquiring your COREN registration and NSE corporate membership are your licenses to practice, sign off on major projects, and command professional respect."

​2. Demystifying NSE vs. COREN

​Guest Speaker Engr. Emmanuel Ayobami Adedoye delivered the key lecture titled "From Classroom to Practice: Charting the Pathway to NSE and COREN Professional Certification."

​Engr. Adedoye stressed that practicing engineering in Nigeria without official COREN registration is illegal and punishable under federal law. Public safety must remain the top priority on every job site.

3. Actionable Next Steps for Engineering Corps Members

​If you are currently serving or recently finished your degree, here is how you can jumpstart your career right now:

​Register early: Sign up as a Graduate Member of the NSE to start building your professional track record.

​Join a Division: Align with specialized branches (e.g., mechanical, electrical, civil, or agricultural) to access tailored resources and industry networks.

​Prioritize Safety & Ethics: Apply sound judgment, strictly avoid conflicts of interest, and keep public welfare at the center of your work at your Place of Primary Assignment (PPA).

​The Ultimate Goal: Leave an Impact

​In his closing remarks, Engr. Adedoye charged the young engineers not to just passively pass through their service year, but to actively transform their host communities. Whether stationed in classrooms, factories, or construction sites, the goal is simple: leave them safer, more efficient, and structurally better than you found them.

The guest speaker, Engr. Adedoye commended the NYSC and the NSE Ilorin branch executives for sustaining the annual event, according to a statement signed by the branch's publicity secretary, Engr. Sharafadeen Olayinka Obalowu, MNSE.

More photos from the event.

NSE Ilorin branch delegates