The Nigerian Institution of Civil Engineers (NICE) is hosting its 24th International Civil Engineering Conference and Annual General Meeting in Lagos with a focus on sustainable and resilient infrastructure for economic growth.
The National Chairman of the Institution, Engineer Tokunbo Ajanaku, disclosed this during a media briefing, noting that the conference from October 20th to 22nd, 2026 would bring together engineers and other stakeholders in the built environment to discuss innovative solutions to Nigeria’s infrastructure challenges.
The conference, themed “Civil Engineering: Sustainable and Resilient Infrastructure for Economic Growth,” will feature technical sessions, exhibitions, construction technology showcases, expert-led workshops on Artificial Intelligence, panel discussions and mentorship programmes for young engineers.
Ajanaku said more than one thousand participants were already on ground for the Hybrid conference and they would also undertake technical tours of major infrastructure projects, including the Opebi-Mende Bridge, Egan-Ayobo Bridge, Eko Bridge, and airport upgrade construction works.
He also said “Activities include technical lectures, plenary sessions, infrastructure tours to projects such as the Eko Bridge, Lagos-Calabar Coastal Road, Lekki-Ikoyi Link Bridge and Oworonshoki Bridge, as well as a welcome cocktail, fellowship awards and dinner”.
Ajanaku explained that the event would also feature the institution’s Annual General Meeting to review its activities over the past year and induct new members into its administration.
“The three-day event
holding from October 20 to 22, 2026,
will conclude with a plenary session, communiqué, Annual General Meeting and annual dinner” he said.
He said the conference had evolved beyond a commemorative gathering into a platform for technical discussions, professional development, knowledge sharing and recognition of outstanding contributions to the engineering profession.
Ajanaku reaffirmed NICE’s support for government efforts to address Nigeria’s infrastructure deficit, stressing the need for sustainable solutions and stronger collaboration between engineers and government to promote national development.
He also commended President Bola Tinubu’s infrastructure development initiatives and Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s investments in resilient infrastructure, describing them as important drivers of economic growth, employment and innovation.
Governor Sanwo-Olu is expected to attend as the chief host and distinguished guest of honour, alongside the Oba of Lagos, Oba Rilwan Akiolu, the Minister of State for Works, Bello Muhammad Goronyo; and the chairman of the occasion, Engineer Ali Alimasuya Rabiu.
Present at the Briefing were Executives of the Association who expressed confidence and the readiness to ensure participants at the conference had a fruitful deliberation.
