By
The Chairman of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) Branch Chairmen Forum, Engr. Olumayowa Ayodeji Idowu, FNSE, is billed to speak at the 2026 Gateway Builders Conference and Annual General Meeting of the Nigerian Institute of Building (NIOB), Ogun State Chapter.
The two-day conference, scheduled to hold on October 13 and 14, 2026, at the Quarry Imperial Hotel, Abeokuta, Ogun State, has as its theme, “Building the Future: Innovation, Sustainability and Opportunities in Modern Construction.”
Idowu, who is also the Convener of Engineering of Impact, will deliver a presentation titled “Smart Construction and Digital Transformation.”
According to the organisers, his presentation will focus on how emerging technologies, smart tools and digital processes are transforming the construction industry and creating new opportunities for builders and other professionals in Nigeria.
The presentation is also expected to explore the growing role of digital transformation in the built environment, particularly in enhancing project delivery, operational efficiency, productivity, innovation and sustainable development.
Other sub-themes to be addressed at the conference include “Sustainable Urban Planning and Smart Cities” and “Innovation and Sustainable Affordable Housing Solutions for a Growing Population.”
The Ogun State Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, TPL. Tunji Odunlami, will serve as Chairman of the Occasion, while the Ogun State Commissioner for Environment, Hon. Ola Oresanya, will attend as Special Guest of Honour.
Speaking ahead of the conference, the host and Chairman of the NIOB Ogun State Chapter, Bldr. Sunday Adesina, said the gathering was designed to stimulate conversations on how professionals in the built environment could respond effectively to changing technologies, sustainability demands and emerging opportunities in the construction sector.
Adesina said the choice of topics and speakers reflected the Institute’s commitment to exposing its members and other stakeholders to contemporary developments capable of improving professional practice and contributing to a safer, smarter and more sustainable built environment.
He added that the conference would provide an opportunity for builders, engineers, architects, town planners and other built-environment professionals to deepen collaboration and exchange practical ideas on the future of construction in Nigeria.
In its invitation to Idowu, the NIOB Ogun State Chapter acknowledged his contributions to engineering practice and expertise in modern construction technology, noting that his wealth of experience would add value to members of the Institute and other stakeholders participating in the conference.
The organisers said the Gateway Builders Conference and AGM 2026 would bring together professionals and stakeholders across the built environment to exchange ideas and perspectives on innovation, sustainability, technology and emerging opportunities shaping the future of modern construction in Nigeria.
3 Comments