Wole Oke Participates in 16th MEDL Lecture, Advocates Engineering-Policy Synergy for National Development

The Chairman of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs and Member representing Oriade/Obokun Federal Constituency, Hon. Busayo Oluwole Oke, was among the distinguished attendees at the 16th Annual Mechanical Engineers Distinguished Lecture (MEDL), a flagship event spotlighting engineering excellence and its critical role in national progress.

This year’s lecture featured a keynote address by Engr. Senator Iyiola Omisore, PhD, FIMechE, FAEng, CON—former National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and a renowned figure in Nigeria’s engineering and political landscape. Senator Omisore delivered an insightful discourse on the intersection of infrastructure development, economic transformation, and the indispensable role of engineering expertise in shaping national outcomes.

Hon. Wole Oke, who has consistently demonstrated legislative dynamism and a strong grassroots presence, commended the Nigerian Institution of Mechanical Engineers (NIMechE) for institutionalizing the MEDL series. He emphasized the need for closer collaboration between engineers and policymakers, asserting that sustainable development can only be achieved when technical knowledge informs national planning and governance.

The lecture also drew notable stakeholders, including the Osun State APC Chairman, Alhaji Sooko Tajudeen Lawal, and eminent APC stalwart, Omo Oba Dotun Babayemi, reinforcing the party’s ongoing engagement with intellectual platforms that promote developmental dialogue.

Hon. Oke’s participation not only underscores his commitment to policy-driven development but also reflects his broader vision of integrating professional expertise into Nigeria’s legislative and governance frameworks for holistic growth.