December 24, (THEWILL) – Margaret Oguntala has emerged the first elected female president of the Nigerian Society of Engineers, NSE, in the 65 years of its existence. Margaret would take over the reins of the body from Jan. 1, 2024, in accordance with the laws of NSE for a period of two years. She was the Deputy President of NSE for the past two years. Although the election period was marked by challenges, including a court injunction initiated by one of the candidates, which resulted in the postponement of the NSE annual general meeting in November, Oguntala surmounted all pressures to emerge the duly elected president.
A graduate of Chemical Engineering from the University of Benin, Margaret boasts a career spanning three decades. An erudite engineer with a proven track record of exemplary and outstanding leadership in several capacities across various engineering bodies in Nigeria, she holds certification as an environmental consultant, showcasing success in executive and boardroom roles.
A recipient of over 60 awards to her name from various engineering institutions, professional bodies and organisations, she served as a Council Member for the Association of Professional Bodies of Nigeria (APBN) Lagos Chapter from 2010 to 2014. Recognised for her service, she continues to be an active member of APWEN, contributing meaningfully to the association’s growth over 19 years. She was the chairman at the NSE Ikeja Branch from 2009 to 2011 where she played a pivotal role in the completion of the Ikeja Branch Secretariat, earning the branch the esteemed Best Branch Award in 2010.
Oguntala’s contributions earned her fellowships in prestigious institutions, such as the Nigerian Society of Engineers (FNSE), Nigerian Society of Chemical Engineers (FNSChE), Nigerian Institution of Environmental Engineers (FINEE), and the Institute of Management Consultants (FIMC).
A Group Executive Director at Kenol Nigeria Limited, and a Board Member at BlackHouse Media, among other roles, she is also an advocate for Girls in STEM and a champion for young engineers.
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