Engineers on the aegis of Borno Technology Development Foundation (BTDF) have hailed the election of Engr.(Mrs) Margaret Aina Oguntala as the 34th and first female President of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE).
Engr. Oguntala was elected as the 34th President of the NSE at a recently concluded election.
A statement Wednesday in Maiduguri, Borno state issued by President of the foundation, Engr. Kabir Wanori said, “The election of Engr. (Mrs) Oguntala has received nation-wide applause from members of the NSE across the various states of Nigeria.
“The leadership and entire members of the NSE across the federation have received the news of Engr. (Mrs) Oguntala with great happiness and commendation. This is an indication that our leadership is in tune with the global campaign for gender mainstreaming and sensitivity in the choice of leaders in our society.”
Engr. Wanori, a former Commissioner for Environment in Borno state, described the election of Aina as a welcome development, seen as a round peg in a round hole. He said as a top and super professional Oguntala comes with many year of cognate experience spanning decades of professional, corporate services and excellent reputation.
He said “There can be no better time to have a seasoned professional like our new President than now. We in BTDF are happy that a seasoned professional like Engr. Oguntala has emerged as our new President at a time when our society is in need of credible and experienced leaders in our professional associations. We wish to pledge our unflinching support and solidarity to our indefatigable President.”
According to the statement, BTDF has no doubt about the capacity and leadership credentials of the new president, explaining that Engr. Oguntala would bring her experience and capacity to bear on her administration which we know will turn around the fortune of the NSE during her reign.
“BTDF is confident that you will bring your long years of management and leadership experience to bear, in turning around the fortune of the society and engineering education in Nigeria. All over the place, you are known for your positive energy and quality. It is obvious that your choice is very strategic and purposeful,” the statement concluded.
