NSE honors Shehu of Borno for mentorship 

NSE honors Shehu of Borno for mentorship 

By: Our Reporter

In recognition of his mentorship, the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) has during its 2021 National Engineering Conference and Annual General Meeting awarded His Royal Highness, the Shehu of Borno, Dr Abubakar Umar Ibn Garbai Al- Amin El -Kanemi with it’s highest Fellowship.

The Monarch had during his service years, mentored many prominent Engineers who are currently engaged in nation building. 

The Award was bestowed on the 18th Shehu of Borno and onetime Permanent Secretary Ministry of Works and Transport during the 2021 National Engineering Conference which took place in Abuja recently.

Speaking at the Event, the President of the NSE, Engineer Babagana Mohammed, described the honorary award given to the traditional ruler who is the Deputy President General of the Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs of Nigeria “as the highest ever in the history of the Nigerian Society of Engineers for the past 60 years of it existence”.

While congratulating the monarch and other awardees, he also urged them to leave up to the expectations of the society. 

“The Shehu has since dedicated most of his life towards mentorship of professionals, restoring and preservation of the rich heritage and culture of the Borno Empire. 

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“The Shehu of Borno despite the insurgency has never relented in ensuring that the rich cultural heritage of the ancient Borno empire is maintained and sustained, in addition to the peace he is always advocating for”. The NSE President stated.

In his separate remarks when reading the citation of His Eminence, the Shehu, The Zanna Ngamzaima of Borno who doubles as the Commissioner, Borno State Ministry of Inter Governmental Affairs and Special Duties Engr.  Mohammed Kabir Wanori, praised the Shehu of Borno during the event. 

Engr. Wanori gave a full biography of Shehu, his achievements, honors, services to humanity, titles and Public services to the good people of Borno throughout his life. 

Our Correspondent observed that Elkanemi’s laudable achievements and stunning biography received resounding applause from the August gathering at the Conference.

NSE honors Shehu of Borno for mentorship