Tinubu to lead dignitaries to investiture of first female president Nigerian Society of Engineers
The Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu will be leading other dignitaries to the investiture of the first female President of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), Engr Margaret Oguntala scheduled to hold January 20,2024 at International Conference Centre, Abuja
Penpushing reports that a statement said the 34th investiture ceremony is symbolic, in keeping with the association’s tradition and a formal recognition of the elected officers of the association, adding that Oguntala will be publicly recognized and celebrated as the first female President of the association in its 65-year history.
‘It’s a new dawn in the history of the Nigerian Society of Engineers, as the 33rd president, Engr. Tasiu Sa’ad Gidari-Wudil, hands over the baton of leadership to the 34th and first female president in the 65-year history of the NSE’, the statement said
Penpushing further reports that Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), added that other personalities to be in the entourage of the President include Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio, Speaker House of Representatives Abbas Tajudeen and Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Nyesom Wike among
“Mrs. Margaret Aina Oguntala FNSE, popularly known as the ‘Erelu Worldwide’ and regarded as the mother of modern-day engineering in Nigeria by young engineers in Nigeria, took the engineering world by storm when she, against all odds, broke the 65-year monopoly of male engineers as president of the prestigious association’, the statement reads
Penpushing also reports that the statement explained that Oguntala has been a member since 1996 and a fellow since 2010, who served in various capacities, including as Chairman of the Ikeja branch between 2010 and 2011, National Exco member in 2012 and 2013, Vice President in 2014, 2015, and 2016, and Deputy President from 21 December 2021, as well as the founder of BAMSAT Nigeria Limited and a Board Director of several companies.
The President of the Society speaking on her emergence said the journey to the office was quelled by a quest to serve with a clear purpose inspired by the unwavering support she has enjoyed by members of the association and powered by the strong conviction that service is a continuous journey
‘The journey to this office for me has been fueled by a quest to serve with a clear purpose, inspired by the unwavering support I have enjoyed by members of the association and powered by the strong conviction that service is a continuous journey, not a destination’.
Penpushing reports that Oguntala promised to lead with an inclusive and progressive mindset, in pursuing programs that promote the technological advancement of the country as well as create the desired visibility for the society in the appropriate corridors.
‘Our administration will lead with an inclusive and progressive mindset; pursuing programs that promote the technological advancement of our dearly beloved country as well as create the desired visibility for the society in the appropriate corridors’, she said.
Penpushing further reports that the Deputy President, Engr. Ali Alimasuya Rabiu, will equally be inaugurated at the investiture, alongside six Vice-Presidents namely; Joseph Sunday Adebayo (south-west), Danladi Ushiki Adamu (north-east), Rose James Madaki (north-west), Felicia Nnenna Agubata (South-east), Bemogho Ofoeyeno (south-south), and Ademola Isaac Agoro (south-west).
The new national executive committee also comprises Ibrahim Hammadikko (North-East), Aliyu Dutsinma Ibrahim (North-East), Rachel Serumun Ugye (North-Central), Ndifon Mbeh Agbiji (South-South), Ibrahim Aghadike (South-East), and Olumide Ogundipe (South-West).
Penpushing also reports that the statement stated that Greg Obiajulu Ashibuogo, Clara Chizoba Anyanwu-Amadi, and Omotola Adenike Adetona will be recognized as statutory audit committee members.
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