The President of the Engineering Forum of Nigerians, United Kingdom (EFN-UK) - Engineer Toyin Odusina has passed away after a brief illness.
She made history when she became the Forum's first female President a few months ago.
Toyin Odusina
Toyin Odusina
Odusina until her death, was the Area Manager, Integrated Programme Delivery Directorate, Bus Priority team at Transport for London (TfL). She was in charge of leading and managing a team responsible for the planning and delivery of Bus Priority and Traffic Management schemes in London.
She graduated from Nigeria's premier University of Ibadan in 1995 with a Bachelor's of Science degree in Civil Engineering. She also completed a Master's of Science degree in Transportation Engineering & Planning from Salford University in 1999.
Toyin Odusina (centre) speaking during an event organised by the Engineering Forum of Nigeria (UK)
Toyin Odusina (centre) speaking during an event organised by the Engineering Forum of Nigeria (UK)
Toyin Odusina (far left) during a visit to Nigeria's Acting High Commissioner by the Nigerian British Business Forum (NBBF) last March
Toyin Odusina (far left) during a visit to Nigeria's Acting High Commissioner by the Nigerian British Business Forum (NBBF) last March
Her professional career saw her working at Surrey County Council as an Engineer and later as a Transportation Engineer. She worked as a Senior Engineer at Mouchel Plc (now part of Kier Group) before joining TfL in 2004.
Engineer Odusina was the Chair of the Town Planning Committee of the Nigerian British Business Forum (NBBF).
She leaves behind a husband and young children.