IEEE Unilag SB x IEEEDay IGNITE: The IEEE Experience
The IEEE University of Lagos Student Branch organized a special event to commemorate IEEE Day 2025, bringing together students, volunteers, and IEEE members to celebrate innovation and the global IEEE community.
The event aimed to enlighten the student community about what IEEE stands for, the benefits of membership, and the various volunteering, travel, and competition opportunities available to members. It also served as an interactive platform for sharing real-life experiences from outstanding IEEE student leaders.
The program featured four distinguished speakers:
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Temitope Jinadu, IEEE Day Ambassador and recipient of the IEEE Computer Society Richard E. Merwin Scholarship, who shared his journey and experiences within IEEE.
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Favour Olumese, IEEE Day Ambassador, who discussed the spirit of IEEE Day and the value of active volunteering.
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Motunrayo Sanyaolu, Electronics Lead of the IEEE University of Lagos Student Branch, who recently received a travel grant to attend the IEEE Power Africa Conference in Egypt, shared insights from her international experience.
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Samuel Bamgbola, 2nd Runner-up at the IEEE TEMS Global Student Competition, spoke on leveraging IEEE platforms for skill development and career growth.
Together, the speakers inspired participants to become active IEEE members, engage in community initiatives, and take advantage of the global opportunities that IEEE provides. The event concluded with an open discussion and membership drive session, where students were guided on how to register and renew their IEEE membership. #IEEEDAY #IEEEDAY2025 #ieeeday
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- Co-sponsored by Temitope Jinadu
- Starts 11 October 2025 12:58 AM UTC
- Ends 15 October 2025 07:00 PM UTC
- No Admission Charge
Speakers
Motunrayo
From Campus to Conference: My Experience at the IEEE Power Africa Conference in Egypt
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From Campus to Conference: My Experience at the IEEE Power Africa Conference in Egypt
Motunrayo discussed her experience attending the IEEE Power Africa Conference through a travel grant. She shared insights about networking with global engineers, learning from professionals, and how such international exposure can inspire students to pursue excellence in engineering and innovation.
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Address:Lagos, Nigeria, 100215
Samuel
Leveraging IEEE Competitions for Career Development
Samuel shared his experience participating in the IEEE Technology and Engineering Management Society (TEMS) Global Student Competition, where his team emerged as the 2nd runner-up. He discussed the importance of IEEE competitions in building problem-solving skills, teamwork, and confidence to tackle global challenges
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Temitope
My IEEE Journey and How the IEEE Computer Society Opened Global Opportunities for Me
My IEEE Journey and How the IEEE Computer Society Opened Global Opportunities for Me
Temitope shared his personal experience as an IEEE volunteer, his journey to receiving the Richard E. Merwin Scholarship, and how IEEE membership has enhanced his leadership, technical, and networking skills. He encouraged students to engage actively in IEEE programs and utilize the resources available for personal and professional growth.
Biography:
Temitope Jinadu is a 400-level Electrical and Electronics Engineering student at the University of Lagos, recognized for his commitment to educational equity, sustainability, and community impact. He is a 2023 United Nations Millennium Fellowship alumnus, a 2024 Nigerian Higher Education Foundation (NHEF) Scholar, and winner of the 2024 IEEE Region 8 Climate Challenge in Bari, Italy.
He gained global exposure as a Research Intern (remote) at Argonne National Laboratory, USA, through the Research Experience for Nigerian Engineering Undergraduates (RENEU) program, where he deepened his interest in renewable energy systems, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, and computational applications. He also served as Vice-President of the Society of Electrical/Electronics and Computer Engineering Students (SEES-UNILAG) in the 2024/2025 session, where he promoted innovation, leadership, and access to scholarship opportunities among peers.
Outside academics, Temitope enjoys football, action movies, rap/trap, and soulful music from British-Nigerian singer Sade Adu.
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Address:47,Dada Street, Ifako-Ijaiye, Lagos, , Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria, 100215
Favour
The Spirit of IEEE Day and the Power of Volunteering
Favour spoke about the essence of IEEE Day — celebrating innovation and collaboration in technology. He highlighted the importance of volunteering within IEEE, explaining how it helps students build teamwork, leadership, and communication skills while contributing to meaningful global projects.
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Address:Lagos, Nigeria