Conference Dates
October 8 – 10, 2026
Daily starts at 8:00 AM Prompt
Host Venue
Hotel Presidential
Aba Road, Port Harcourt, Rivers State
5 Transport Pillars
Road, Marine, Aviation, Rail, and Pipeline Safety Engineering
Milestone Events
10th Anniversary, Safety Awards & 11th Fellowship Conferment
DAY ONE — Opening Ceremony, Keynote & 10th Anniversary
Arrival, Accreditation & Registration of Delegates & Participants
Accreditation desk opens. Collection of conference delegate bags, badges, meal vouchers, and digital access materials.
Introduction of Dignitaries, Special Guests and Participants VIP
Master of Ceremonies invites national dignitaries, ministers, royal fathers, and professional institution leaders to the high table.
National Anthem & Opening Prayer
National Anthem (1st & 2nd Stanzas), Opening Prayer (3rd Stanza recited in unison).
Official Safety Briefing & Safety Moment
Mandatory HSE evacuation protocols, emergency exits, assembly points, and safety moment presented by the Hotel Presidential Safety Team & Rivers Chapter HSE.
Welcome Address by the Chief Host Chief Host
Official opening welcome address to all national and international delegates by the National Chairman of the Nigerian Institution of Safety Engineers.
Engr. Andrew Monday Abanum, PhD., FNSE, FNISafetyE, IDipNEBOSH, MBAChairman's Opening Remarks NSE President
Opening address on advancing engineering standards and public safety across all facets of Nigerian national infrastructure.
Engr. Ali Alimasuya Rabiu, FNSE, FNISafetyE, FAEng, FASCE, MON, MFR — President, Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE)Keynote Address 1 — TotalEnergies Nigeria Keynote
Keynote presentation on industrial leadership, multimodal safety engineering, and sustainable energy logistics.
Mr. Matthieu Bouyer — MD/CEO, TotalEnergies NigeriaAddress by the Special Guest of Honour & Host Governor Executive Governor
Official address welcoming safety engineering delegates to the treasure base of the nation, Port Harcourt.
HE Sir Siminalayi Joseph Fubara, GSSRS — Executive Governor of Rivers StateAddress by Distinguished Special Guest — COREN President
Address on engineering regulations, COREN safety compliance enforcement, and professional accreditation standards.
Engr. Prof. Sadiq Zubair Abubakar, FNSE, FAEng — President, Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN)Address by the Special Guest of Honour — Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment
Special ministerial address on occupational safety, decent work, and national hazard mitigation policies in the workplace.
Muhammadu Maigari Dingyadi — Hon. Minister of Labour and Employment (FMLE), Federal Republic of NigeriaAddress by the Special Guest of Honour — Federal Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development
Ministerial remarks on modernizing aviation safety, aerodrome engineering, and air transport infrastructure.
Festus Keyamo, ESQ., CON, SAN — Hon. Minister of Aviation and Aerospace DevelopmentAddress by the Special Guest of Honour — Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy
Strategic address on maritime safety engineering, inland waterways protection, and port facility safety.
Address by the Director-General of Civil Aviation (NCAA) Keynote
Strategic discourse on international civil aviation regulatory oversight, airspace safety, and multimodal air connectivity.
Captain Chris Ona Najomo, FNISafetyE — DG & CEO, Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA)Address by the Royal Father of the Day
Royal blessings, cultural welcome, and community safety counsel.
HRH King Sir Eze Simeon C. Wokoma JP — Paramount Ruler, Nyewe-Eli Rumuokwurusi KingdomAddress from Sponsors & Corporate Partners
Goodwill messages and presentations from conference sponsors (TotalEnergies, Seplat Energy, Renaissance, IOSS) and partner institutions.
Special Presentation — “The NISafetyE: Journey of a Decade” 10th Anniversary
Commemorative documentary presentation chronicling 10 years of institutional impact, leadership milestones, national chapter expansion, and advancing safety engineering in Nigeria.
Cutting of the NISafetyE 10th Year Anniversary Cake Celebration
Historic anniversary cake cutting led by the National Chairman, NSE President, Executive Governor, Ministers, Royal Father, and past National Chairmen.
Refreshment & Cultural Entertainment
VIP luncheon, delegates refreshment, cultural entertainment, and executive networking.
PANEL SESSION ONE — Multimodal Transportation Safety Panel Session 1
High-level interactive panel addressing Road, Marine & Inland Waterways, Aviation, Rail, and Pipeline & Tanker Transportation Safety.
Questions & Answers Session
Interactive session with conference delegates, cross-examining panel recommendations and regulatory action points.
Goodwill Addresses by Other Dignitaries
Felicitation messages from collaborating engineering divisions, regulatory bodies, and industry leaders.
Official Opening of the Exhibition Section
Formal ribbon cutting and exhibition walkthrough showcasing corporate safety equipment, industrial technologies, and digital safety systems.
Students' Exhibitions & Display of Safety Engineering Innovations
Interactive showcase of practical safety inventions, robotics, and safety solutions engineered by tertiary institution student chapters.
Day 01 Recap & Opening Ceremony Closing Remarks
Official rapporteur recap and closing remarks delivered by the Deputy National Chairman, NISafetyE.
DAY TWO — Keynote, Public Lecture & 5 Technical Paper Tracks
Arrival and Registration of Participants & Guests
Morning sign-in, networking coffee, and collection of technical session papers.
Introduction of Participants, Guests and Session Dignitaries
National Anthem & Opening Prayer
Safety Briefing / Safety Moment
Keynote Address 2 — Seplat Energy PLC Keynote
Engineering safety governance in energy infrastructure and pipeline logistics.
Engr. Effiong Okon, FNSE, FEI — MD/CEO, Seplat Energy PLCCitation of Guest Speaker
Formal reading of the profile and accomplishments of the Distinguished Guest Lecturer.
Public Lecture on Safety Collaboration Public Lecture
Multi-agency collaboration frameworks for mitigating catastrophic transportation risks across Nigeria.
Dr. David Chijioke Onuoha — Chairman ISPON Anambra State / Deputy Director COHS UNIZIK AwkaQuestions & Answers — Session 1
Interactive session with participants addressing safety collaboration initiatives.
Technical Paper 1 — Tanker & Pipeline Transportation Safety Paper 1
Structural integrity, leak detection, rollover prevention, and pipeline transit safety protocols.
Engr. Dr. Abimbola P. Alamu, FNSE, FNISafetyE, CMILT • Mr. Emmanuel Okudor, FNISafetyE • Engr. Adeyemi Enigbokan (TotalEnergies)Technical Paper 2 — Railway Construction & Operations Safety Paper 2
“Railway Safety, Maintenance and Profitability: International Practices, Challenges and Lessons.” An international perspective on railway safety in Nigeria.
Engr. Kenneth Olumide Falano, M.Sc., FICE • Engr. Precious Ebare, FNSE (T.E.A.M. Nigeria Ltd)Technical Paper 3 — Aviation Transportation Safety Paper 3
“Application of Safety Engineering and Risk Based Airworthiness Management” & “Aircraft System Safety, Safety Assurance and Human Factors Engineering in Multimodal Transportation Systems.”
Engr. Ini Udofia (Technical Assistant to DGCA NCAA) • Engr. Dr. Ifeanyi Iteke, FNSE, FNISafetyE (NCAA)Technical Paper 4 — Maritime & Inland Waterways Transportation Safety Paper 4
Vessel traffic management, jetty safety engineering, crude bunkering containment, and watercraft navigational aids.
High Chief (Engr.) Kestin Ebimorbowei Pondi (MD Tantita Security Services) • Engr. Prof. Akaninyene Edet Ekong, FNSE, FNISafetyELunch Break, Refreshment & Jumat Prayers
Delegates networking lunch, refreshments, and afternoon prayers.
Technical Paper 5 — Highway & Road Transportation Safety Paper 5
“An Integrated Risk Based Safety Engineering Framework for Multimodal Transportation in Nigeria.” Geometrical highway design for crash minimization and intelligent transport systems.
Engr. Prof. Sony Emeka Ali, FNSE, FNISafetyE, FNICE • Engr. Dr. Bola Mudashiru, FNSE, FNISafetyE • Engr. Dr. Stephen Ibijola, FNSEQuestions from Participants to Panelists & Answer Session
Open floor debate, questions to technical paper authors, and practical regulatory takeaways.
NISafetyE Chapters' Group Dynamics Competition Competition
State chapters nationwide (Akwa Ibom, Delta, Lagos, Rivers, Anambra, Osun, Kano, FCT Abuja, etc.) compete with innovative safety dynamic initiatives.
Membership Induction Ceremony Induction
Official swearing-in and formal induction of newly admitted Corporate Members and Graduate Engineers into NISafetyE.
Student Exhibitions & Competition, Industry Innovations Showcase
Judged student chapter innovation competition (FUPRE, PTI, UNIPORT, UNIUYO, LASU) alongside industry safety products, PPE, and technological demonstrations.
Day 02 Recap & Official Closing
Synthesis of day's technical resolutions, rapporteur announcements, and preview of Day 3 AGM, Awards, and Fellowship Ceremony.
DAY THREE — AGM, Resolutions, Safety Awards & 11th Fellowship
Arrival and Registration of Delegates & Participants
National Anthem & Opening Prayer
Safety Briefing / Safety Moment
Reading of 2026 Conference Communique & Official Closure of Technical Sessions
Presentation and formal adoption of the national conference communique and policy recommendations submitted to federal and state transportation ministries.
NISafetyE 2026 Annual General Meeting (AGM) AGM
Official AGM for financial members: National Chairman's annual report, audited accounts, secretariat reports, and constitutional matters.
End of the NISafetyE 2026 Annual General Meeting & Recess
Adjournment of official business sessions for the AGM, followed by executive recess and preparation for the Fellowship & Awards Ceremony.
Afternoon Recess & VIP Pre-Ceremony Reception
Assembly of Fellows, Award Recipients, dignitaries, and special invitees.
NISafetyE Safety Engineering Awards (1st Edition Ceremony) Awards Gala
Inaugural national Safety Engineering Awards ceremony conferring national honours on pioneering industrial firms, regulatory agencies, and exceptional safety engineering contributors.
Fellowship Lecture Fellowship Lecture
Prestigious keynote lecture preceding the solemn fellowship conferment, addressing leadership, ethics, and advancing the safety profession.
Engr. Oluseun Faluyi, FNSE, FNISafetyEThe 11th NISafetyE Fellowship Conferment Ceremony Fellowship
Formal robing, citation readings, and conferment of Fellowship (FNISafetyE) — the highest professional honour of the Institution — by the National Chairman and Board of Fellows.
Special Celebration — International Day of the Girl Child Special Feature
Commemoration of the International Day of the Girl Child, celebrating young female engineers, mentorship in STEM, and encouraging the next generation of women in safety engineering.
Banquet Refreshment & Social Networking
Celebratory banquet, entertainment, photo sessions with newly inducted Fellows and Awardees, and high-level interaction.
Appreciation, Vote of Thanks & Official Close of Conference
Expression of gratitude to the Executive Governor of Rivers State, Ministers, sponsors, participants, delegates, and the Central Planning Committee, followed by closing prayer and safe departure.
Expert Panel Sessions & Technical Papers
Official session structure, distinguished moderators, expert discussants, and peer-reviewed technical paper presentations from the 2026 Conference Brochure.
The 3 Structured Panel Sessions (90 Mins Each • Page 63)
Multimodal Transportation Safety Governance
Distinguished Panelists:
- Capt. Chris Ona Najomo, FNISafetyE (DGCA, NCAA)
- Hon. Adegboyega Oyetola, CON (Minister of Marine & Blue Economy)
- Corps Marshal Shehu Mohammed, mni (FRSC)
- Hon. Muhammadu Maigari Dingyadi (Minister of Labour & Employment)
- Engr. Precious Ebare, FNSE (Railway Specialist, T.E.A.M. Nigeria Ltd)
Engineering Risk, Cross-Modal Operations & Stakeholder Collaboration
Distinguished Panelists:
- Engr. Dr. Abimbola P. Alamu, FNSE, CMILT (Renaissance Africa Energy)
- Engr. Dr. Bola Mudashiru, FNSE, FNIHTE (Highway Safety Expert)
- Engr. Dr. Ifeanyi Iteke, FNSE, FNISafetyE (Aviation Safety, NCAA)
- Dr. David Chijioke Onuoha (Chairman ISPON Anambra / UNIZIK)
- Engr. Precious Ebare, FNSE (Railway Specialist, T.E.A.M. Nigeria Ltd)
Maritime, Aviation, Process Pipelines & Public Infrastructure
Distinguished Panelists:
- Engr. Prof. Akaninyene Edet Ekong, FNSE (3rd National Chairman)
- High Chief (Engr.) Kestin Ebimorbowei Pondi (MD Tantita Security)
- Mrs. Olubunmi Oluwaseun Kuku (MD/CEO, FAAN)
- Mr. Emmanuel Okudor, FNISafetyE, ASME (DM Sheffield Ltd)
- Engr. Dr. Stephen Ibijola, FNSE (PS, Ministry of Works Ekiti)