The Nigerian Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (NIEEE) was established in 1984 as a group of COREN registered Electrical Engineers. Today, NIEEE houses all the specialties of Electrical Engineering disciplines and currently has chapters in 35 cities across all the geo-political zones of the country. In order to deliver our mandates effectively, NIEEE is constitutionally structured into six subdivisions of Electrical Engineering, referred to as Sections. These are Power and Clean Energy Engineering; Electronic and Computing Engineering; Information and Communications Technology Engineering; Instrumentation, Control and Automation Engineering; Avionic and Space Engineering and Embedded/Emerging Technologies. Each of these is coordinated by a Section Board.

Our Vision

To be the leading and most credible professional institute of first choice.

Our Mission

To promote professional competence through the design and development of sustainable Electrical and Electronic Engineering solutions for the benefit of mankind and the environment.

Our Aims and Objectives

1. To create a platform for continuing career and professional development and technical services.
2. To advance the cause of Electrical and Electronic Engineering personnel and firms through education, research, collaboration and development of Codes and Standards.
3. To encourage innovative development of sustainable solution by harnessing the various specialized fields of power engineering, Electronic, clean energy, telecommunications, systems engineering, computer engineering, radio frequency engineering, signal processing, broadcasting, instrumentation, optics and photonics, hardware engineering, power Electronic, electromagnetics and waves, microwave engineering, nanotechnology, electrochemistry, mechatronics, biomedical engineering, electrical material science, robotics, artificial intelligence, machine learning, control and automation, avionics, quantum engineering, embedded/emerging technologies which covers internet of things, Big Data, block chain technology etc with background practicing in one or more of the fields listed above or engaged in one or more of the following types of activities:
   (A) Electrical Manufacturing Industry
   (B) Electrical Maintenance, Construction and Contracting Industries.
   (C) Application of electricity and Electronic to medical science, aeronautics, maritime, automobiles, etc.
   (D) Study, teaching, research and development pertaining to any field of engineering or applied sciences of Electricity and Electronic.
4. To provide technical fora for discussion, mentorship, development and dissemination of knowledge to members and the public.
5. To promote the welfare and protect the interest of practitioners of Electrical and Electronic Engineering in the public and private sectors of the economy through advocacy, career progression, recognition and all other means.
6. To engage and advise government, industry and commercial establishments connected with Electrical and Electronic Engineering on relevant subjects on matters concerning professional practice.
7. To work with any relevant regulatory bodies to achieve the above aims and objectives.

The Nigerian Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers, NIEEE can be considered the first born of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) due to her many lead actions to professionalize the electrical engineering profession among the engineering family called Divisions. The Nigerian Society of Engineers was formally established in 1958 as an umbrella organization for the professional development of all engineering disciplines. The Society was inaugurated on 16^th of February 1958 in London, United Kingdom and Mr G.O Aiwerioba was elected President. The formal inauguration of the NSE in Nigeria took place on 19^th January, 1959 in Abeokuta, Ogun State.

In 1986, some eminent Electrical and Electronic Engineers led by Engr. Dr. Olusegun Ayaji, FNSE, FNIEEE championed and pioneered the formation of the first professional Division of NSE. Dr Ajayi, now a Past President of the NSE, subsequently became the first Chairman of the Electrical Division now Institute.

On 12^th October 2006 at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the then Electrical Division, members unanimously voted to change the name of the Division to “The Nigerian Institution of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (NIEEE)”. The name was approved by the Council of the Nigerian Society of Engineers in January 2007, making the NIEEE again the first Institution to be so recognized by the NSE.

On 6^th December 2012 at Ilorin Ordinary General Meeting (OGM), Engr Adekunle Makinde FNSE, FNIEEE, then National Chairman, constituted a committee with the mandate to charter the Institution. The committee members included:

1. Engr. Sunday Oguntunde, FNIEEE (Lagos)
2. Engr. Friday Ojone Ukwela, MNIEEE (Abuja)
3. Engr. Alex N. Akoriegyah, MNIEEE (Benue)
4. Engr. Isaac Odeyemi, MNIEEE (Abuja)
5. Engr. Abdulahi Tahir MNIEEE (Abeokuta)
6. Engr. Akan Michael, FNIEEE (Lagos)

Later on, Engr Adeleye Adegboyega, FNIEEE, (Lagos) was added to the committee to enable those in Lagos drive the process to bridge the ensuing distance and communication gaps observed then.

One of the requirements for the charter target, was for the Institution to register with the Corporate Affairs Commission. While the process had begun and got stuck, the hurdles of registration were  surmounted during the tenure of Engr Emmanuel Akinwole, FNIEEE a Past National Chairman (Past President). By 24^th September 2018, the certificate was ready and was received by the then National Chairman (Past President), Engr John Funso-Adebayo, FNIEEE. This transformed the Nigerian Institution of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, NIEEE to the Nigerian Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers, NIEEE.

On assumption of office as National Chairman (President) in 2020 despite COVID-19 lockdown, Engr Kings Adeyemi, FNIEEE continued the process towards the charter target, by taking a Bill to establish the Chartered Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineering of Nigeria (CIEEEN) to the Red Chamber through Senator Sadiq Suleiman Umar (Senator representing Kwara North Senatorial District) who was the sponsor of the Bill. On Thursday, 9^th December 2021, the Senate Committee on Establishment and Public Service held a Public Hearing on the Bill. All members of the National Executive Committee with the tenacity of the Executive Secretary of the Institute worked assiduously to complete the process. These include:

1. Engr Akan Michael FNIEEE (Past President)
2. Felix O. Olu FNIEEE   (President)
3. Barnabas Gwaivangmin FNIEEE
4. Felix Adegboye FNIEEE
5. Abdullahi T. Sulaiman  FNIEEE
6. Terab Ibn Ali MNIEEE
7. Oto-Obong John Effiong FNIEEE
8. Bayo Olusodo  FNIEEE
9. Simeon Isibor FNIEEE
10. Kings Adeyemi FNIEEE (Immediate Past President)

After the two Chambers of the National Assembly passed the Bill, it was signed into law on 11^th April 2023, thereby bringing into existence, an Act establishing the Chartered Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineering of Nigeria (CIEEEN), the first of its kind in engineering history in Nigeria. You can download a copy of the CIEEEN Act from the Library of this website.

Presently, NIEEE has 35 inaugurated Chapters spread across the six geopolitical zones of Nigeria.

The NIEEE has been building the professional capacity of members through various technical forums such as the flagship programs – International Conference and Exhibition on Power and Telecommunication (ICEPT); National Webinars; Distinguished Electrical and Electronic Engineering Award Laureate (DEEEAL) and many other activities spearheaded by our chapters.

The President of the Institute directs all the affairs within and outside the institute. He is the Head of the National Executive Committee and the Chairman-in-Council at every Governing Council meeting.

The President presides at every Ordinary General Meeting, Annual General Meeting of the Institute. The President holds for a period of two years and is succeeded by the Deputy President. The Deputy President is elected every two years, who automatically becomes the President after the expiration of the two-year tenure of the predecessor.

The National Executive Committee (NEC) Members discuss and implement the policies of the institute. The Executive Committee (EXCO) of the Institute is responsible for overseeing the management and administration of the affairs of the Institute. The EXCO is made up of the President, Deputy President, Six Vice Presidents and any Co-opted member(s) with the Executive Secretary as the Secretary of the NEC, the latter being elected at every Annual General Meetings every year with the exception of the President.

The Secretariat of the Institute is staffed by professionals with different skills and discipline. The Secretariat implements policies of the Institutes and the overall co-ordination of its activities. The Executive Secretary is the head of the Secretariat and oversees the day-to-day management of the Secretariat.

NIEEE GOVERNING COUNCIL (GC), 2024 – 2025

1. Engr Felix Olu, FNIEEE, President and Chairman-in-Council
2. Engr Felix Adegboye, FNIEEE – Deputy President
3. Engr Dr. A.A. Esan, FNIEEE – Past President
4. Engr Olafemi Olaniyan, FNIEEE – Past President
5. Engr Mrs Funmilayo Kadri, FNIEEE – Coll. of Fellows
6. Engr Eno Ebong, FNIEEE – Coll. of Fellows
7. Engr Barnabas Gwaivangmin, FNIEEE , Vice President, Power and Clean Energy Engineering
8. Engr Terab Ibn Ali, MNIEEE, Vice President, Avionic and Space Engineering
9. Engr Oto-Obong John Effiong, FNIEEE, Vice President, Information & Comm. Tech. Engrg
10. Engr Bayo Olusodo, FNIEEE, Vice President, Embedded/Emerging Technologies
11. Engr Tony Nwogbo, FNIEEE, Vice President, Instrumentation, Control & Automation Engineering
12. Dr. Abdullahi T. Suleiman, FNIEEE , Vice President, Electronic and Computing Engineering
13. Abolaji O. Ilori, SW
14. Engr Ibrahim Abba, NW
15. John Danboyi Pwajok, NC
16. Mrs Chimeziri Josephine Nwoko, FNIEEE, SS
17. Tochukwu N. Osadebe, FNIEEE, SE
18. Engr Mohammed Musa Wuyo, NE
19. Engr Simeon Isibor, FNIEEE – Executive Secretary