Every soul shall taste death and you will only be given full compensation on the day of Resurrection.” – Imran, 180
Engr Ibrahim Khaleel Inuwa, a former President of Nigerian Society of Engineers, and Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigerian, COREN, was a well-respected engineer who left indelible mark in sand of time. He was the Northern caucus “Engineers’ chairman” as he was fondly called. He mobilized massively for more engineers to emerge from northern Nigeria and played active roles in career development of many.
Engr Inuwa, a Fellow of Nigerian Society of Engineers and Nigerian Academy of Engineering, served the Nigerian society of Engineers with his heart and resources from his younger days and did not wane even as he gets older. He keeps injecting unallowed supports to every leader in Nigerian Society of Engineers and its Division. He attended almost all events organized by the professional body and is not one to offer excuse. His impact was also felt outside of engineering to management and the community where he was acknowledged. He was a patriotic Nigerian Engineer, and very lovable.
I. k. Inuwa as popularly called, believed in people and ideas and above all he was gender-friendly. Advancing both the causes of males and females while setting his eyes on encouraging every positive initiative. This much can be glimpsed from his roles in APWEN where he was rightly honoured while alive with a foundation stone of a laboratory in his name.
He was simply an engineer without boarder: Traversing the realms of engineering, management and also public sector, his records are evergreen as they are still refreshing. And will forever live in us for as long as memory
He was my father but I called him my kaka (Grandfather). Always there and ready to listen whenever you need him and always supportive. And always pushing you toward being better no matter what the challenges may be.
He will say to me , “APWEN President, let me have your programs don’t mind about the cost, I will talk even to the president on your behalf.” Such was his passion and desire to see others succeed that he extended this to all who seek his counsel. He can talk to any person at his age. He was a goal getter.
It is hard to forget someone who gave so much to remember. A man who walk through this world with goals of leaving it better. A man who inspires others while also open to learn. A man whose influence was felt across the north and south of Nigeria. I will forever miss you and you will forever be in my prayers.
May Allah’s Rahama be upon your soul my KaKa and may Jannatul firdausi be your final abode.
Engr Hauwa Muhammad Sadique, MNSE
APWEN Past President.