NIWE Elevates Michael Oriloye to Fellowship Rank in Style

 By Genesis Ogiri

Abuja, Nigeria – July 24, 2025

In a moment that highlighted the bridge between engineering professionalism and national service, Engr. Michael Oriloye, a distinguished staff member of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), was officially conferred with the Fellowship of the Nigerian Institution of Water Engineers (NIWE) during a high-profile investiture ceremony held on Thursday, July 24, 2025, in Abuja.

The NIWE Fellowship—one of the most prestigious recognitions in Nigeria’s engineering sector—is awarded to senior professionals who have demonstrated not only technical excellence but also visionary leadership, mentorship, and significant contributions to the development of water infrastructure and environmental sustainability. For Engr. Oriloye, this honour reflects a remarkable career marked by service, innovation, and impact.

Engr. Michael Oriloye has carved a niche for himself as a civil and water engineering expert, bringing deep technical knowledge and administrative discipline to the forefront of national development. As a dedicated engineer serving within the Federal Inland Revenue Service, his contributions have gone beyond taxation and revenue mobilization—he has been a strong advocate for institutional innovation, sustainable infrastructure policies, and the integration of engineering-based approaches in public sector reforms.

His unique role at FIRS has positioned him as a bridge between engineering principles and administrative governance, where strategic planning, environmental consciousness, and infrastructural foresight are increasingly vital to national development.

According to NIWE’s national leadership, the Fellowship is not just a ceremonial title, but a recognition of those who have used their engineering knowledge to address real-world challenges—whether through direct construction and design or through institutional frameworks that support clean water access, waste management, and climate-responsive development.

The event, attended by engineers, public servants, academia, and industry stakeholders, was an outpouring of celebration and recognition of excellence. The President of NIWE described Engr. Oriloye as “a model of professionalism who brings both dignity and discipline to the engineering profession, particularly in how it interfaces with national policy and service delivery.”

In his heartfelt acceptance speech, Engr. Oriloye thanked the leadership of NIWE for the honour and paid tribute to his colleagues at FIRS and mentors throughout his career. “To be recognized by the Nigerian Institution of Water Engineers is humbling,” he said. “This Fellowship is not just a personal milestone, but a call to greater service. I am committed to advancing the goals of sustainable engineering, clean water access, and institutional excellence.”

He also encouraged younger engineers to embrace versatility and integrity in their professional journeys, noting that "engineering is not limited to construction sites alone—it is about systems thinking, national problem-solving, and contributing to humanity in whatever role one occupies."

Engr. Oriloye’s induction into NIWE’s Fellowship cadre has been widely praised as a symbol of cross-sector excellence—demonstrating that impactful engineering can thrive even within financial and regulatory institutions. His recognition signals a shift in how engineering is perceived in governance, emphasizing that every sector requires technical minds to function effectively, sustainably, and responsibly.

Analysts have noted that professionals like Engr. Oriloye exemplify the potential of engineers to influence policy, drive innovation, and promote accountability, especially in a nation seeking to balance development with sustainability.

His journey serves as a source of inspiration to engineers working in various sectors—reminding them that integrity, innovation, and diligence remain timeless currencies for advancement and recognition.

The conferment of the Fellowship of the Nigerian Institution of Water Engineers upon Engr. Michael Oriloye stands as a beacon of excellence in Nigeria’s evolving engineering landscape. More than a title, it represents decades of consistent professionalism, strategic leadership, and a quiet but profound impact on national systems.

As Nigeria charts its path toward improved infrastructure, climate resilience, and equitable access to water resources, the nation will increasingly depend on thought leaders like Engr. Oriloye—engineers who bring not only technical acumen but also the ethical grounding and public service ethos required to move the country forward.

His recognition reaffirms the value of engineers in governance, and reminds all Nigerians that where knowledge meets integrity, transformation is inevitable.



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