UNN Herbert Macaulay Memorial Lecture: NIGCOMSAT Boss Jane Nkechi Egerton-Idehen Makes History as First Female Lecturer
Mrs. Jane Nkechi Egerton-Idehen, Managing Director of NIGCOMSAT, will be the first female guest lecturer at the 20th Herbert Macaulay Memorial Lecture, addressing digital transformation and economic diversification in Nigeria.
Mary Nwaeze 
Mrs. Jane Nkechi Egerton-Idehen, the Managing Director of the Nigerian Satellite Communications Limited (NIGCOMSAT), is set to become the first female guest lecturer to deliver the Herbert Macaulay Memorial Lecture (HMML) at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN). This historic event is scheduled to take place on the 3rd and 4th of May 2024, with the theme “Harnessing Practical Engineering Solutions for Sustainable Economic Development.”
According to reports by MySchoolNews, Prof. Emenike Ejiogu, Dean of the Faculty of Engineering at UNN, shared this news, highlighting the importance of the HMML series, which was established in 1978 to honor Herbert Macaulay, an engineer and Nigeria's foremost nationalist. The lecture has historically been a platform for prominent Nigerians to discuss and contribute to the country's development through engineering.
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Mrs. Egerton-Idehen's lecture, titled "Championing Innovation: A Look at Digital Transformation and Economic Diversification in Nigeria," addresses critical issues in Nigeria's current landscape. Her role as the first female lecturer in the HMML series marks a significant step toward gender inclusivity in engineering and leadership roles.
The event includes various activities, such as an exhibition showcasing practical projects from staff and students of the Faculty of Engineering, alongside contributions from private and public sector companies involved in sustainable economic growth. Additionally, there will be an alumni homecoming and a symposium.
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A major highlight of the 2024 HMML is the launch of a book titled "Power of Den – Origins and History of the Faculty of Engineering, University of Nigeria, Nsukka (1961-2024)." This book reflects the faculty's rich history and contributions to engineering in Nigeria. The event will also honor distinguished alumni and stakeholders who have made significant contributions to national development through engineering, in the spirit of Herbert Macaulay.
The upcoming 20th Herbert Macaulay Memorial Lecture promises to be a landmark event, contributing to the discourse on innovation, digital transformation, and economic diversification in Nigeria. It serves as a reminder of the ongoing commitment to engineering excellence and national development.
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