Independent expertise. Professional integrity. Evidence-based decisions.
Recognising excellence in safety engineering through a credible and professionally robust judging process.
The Nigerian Institution of Safety Engineers (NISafetyE) is pleased to introduce the distinguished professionals appointed to serve on the 2026 Safety Engineering Awards Panel of Judges. The Panel comprises experienced engineers and safety professionals with recognised expertise in safety engineering, occupational health and safety, risk management, industry practice, professional leadership, education and competence development.
Promoting public confidence through openness and accountability.
Ensuring nominations are assessed objectively and without inappropriate influence.
Recognising excellence based on achievement, impact and credible evidence.
The judges will independently assess eligible nominations against the approved award criteria.
Engr. Dr. Kayode V. Fowode is a distinguished safety engineering leader, educator, researcher and international occupational health and safety consultant.
He is a Chartered Fellow of IOSH, a Fellow of the Nigerian Society of Engineers and a Fellow of NISafetyE.
As Chairman, he will lead evaluation and moderation activities and promote consistency in the application of the approved criteria.
A structured process designed to ensure fairness, consistency and credibility.
Each nomination is checked for eligibility, completeness and compliance with submission requirements.
Eligible nominations are reviewed against the approved criteria and supporting evidence.
Judges apply the assessment framework and participate in moderation discussions.
The Panel submits recommendations to the NISafetyE Safety Engineering Awards Central Planning Committee.
The Panel is guided by the following principles.