The Paramount Ruler and Alake of Egbaland, Oba Adedotun Aremu Gbadebo has endorsed the Nigeria Computer Society (NCS) to host its international conference in Abeokuta, Ogun State.
NCS received the approval of His Royal Majesty during a courtesy visit to his palace at Ake, Abeokuta by the National President, Nigeria Computer Society (NCS), Prof. Adesina Sodiya in company of members of Local Organizing Committee (LOC) of NCS International Conference, on 30th May, 2022.
Professor Sodiya in his address, stated that the reason for the visit was to inform the Royal Majesty of the forthcoming Annual International Conference of Nigeria Computer Society (NCS) scheduled to be hosted in Abeokuta between August 2 and 4, 2022.
He added that this Conference would be the 3rd NCS Conference to be hosted in Abeokuta. First, in 1986 and another one in 1998 and the third one this year, 2022.
The National President said he was very pleased that his constituency (Chapter) would be hosting the Conference, particularly as a son of the soil of Abeokuta.
He hinted the Royal Majesty that NCS Ogun Chapter has been known to be Number one for excellence among other chapters of the federation including the Federal Capital Territory
While speaking on the national development, the National President said NCS has positively contributed to the national’s policies making and development of Nigeria through cordial relationship with government parastatals like Ministry of Digital and Economy, National Communication Commission (NCC), NITDA, CPN, etc.
Professor Sodiya in his closing remarks used the opportunity of the visit to formally invite His Royal Majesty, Oba Adedotun Aremu Gbadebo, the Alake of Egbaland to the Conference as the Royal Father of the Day and more so requested for his goodwill message and support.
The Royal Majesty, in his response said he was delighted to receive the delegates of NCS and willingly accepted the invitation to the Conference; he as well promised to give his best support to the Society.
He narrated in his studentship period in the University of Ibadan, how their union used their dues to sponsor members for programs that would be of benefit to them.
In his closing remarks, His Royal Majesty assured the Society of his maximum support and encouraged the prospective conference participants to visit State tourists’ centres for their self-pleasures like Olumo Rock, Adire Market, the Centenary Hall, Obasanjo’s Library, etc. He appreciated the representatives of Nigeria Computer Society (NCS) for the gesture extended to him and prayed for the progress of the Society at large.
Present during the visit were some Alake’s High Chiefs and Members of NCS LOC International Conference viz State Chapter Chairman doubled as LOC Conference Chairman, Mr. Tola Ajagbe; State Vice Chairman, Professor Olufunke Vincent; State Financial Secretary, Mr. Adesola Neye and Mr. Sodiq Onaolapo.
The conference which is themed “Smart, Secure and Sustainable Nation (S3N 2022)” is scheduled to hold on 2nd August to 4th August, 2022 at June 12 Cultural Center, Abeokuta, Ogun State.