Nigerian Society of Engineers

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Nigerian Society of Engineers
AbbreviationNSE
Founded atNigerian House in London
HeadquartersNational Engineering Centre, Labour House Road, Central Business District, FCT, Abuja
FieldsEngineering
Website www.nse.org.ng

The Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) is an umbrella organization for engineers in Nigeria. It was founded on 16 February 1958 in the United Kingdom and inaugurated at the Nigerian House in London. [1]

Contents

NSE is registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission as a company limited by guarantee. [1]

Governance

The society has a President, Deputy President, 3 Vice Presidents and 6 other Executive Committee members. The current President is Engr. Margareth Oguntala, FNSE who was elected and sworn in as its 34th President.

Engr. Margareth Oguntala, FNSE is the first woman to be the President of Nigeria Society of Engineers. Previously, she was Deputy President of Nigeria Society of Engineers and Chairman Nigeria Society of Engineers Ikeja branch. [2] Mayen Adetiba, a Civil Engineer, a past President of the Association of Consulting Engineers of Nigeria was the first woman to be elected into the Executive Committee of NSE, who also rose to become a Vice-President of the Society.

Structure and leadership

The President of the Society is the Chief Executive, and directs the programme and mandate of the Society on behalf of the members. The President is the Chairman at every General Meeting, meeting of the Council and Executive Committee of the Society. The President holds for a period of two years and is succeeded by the Deputy President. The Deputy President is elected every two years, who automatically becomes the President after the expiration of the two-year tenure of the predecessor. [3]

The council is the governing body of the Society. The Council meets bi-monthly to consider memo from the executive committee and others to make policies touching on the conduct and business of the Society. The council is made up of statutory members and reports to the Annual General Meeting which is an expanded gathering of members once every year. [3]

The Executive Committee (EXCO) of the Society is responsible for overseeing the management and administration of the affairs of the Society and reports to Council of the Society. EXCO is made up of the President, Deputy President, Vice Presidents, members who were elected by other members at the Annual General Meetings every year and nominated representatives of the Divisions. [3]

The Secretariat of the Society is staffed by professionals with different skills and discipline. The Secretariat implements policies of the Society and the overall co-ordination of its activities. The Executive Secretary is the head of the Secretariat and oversees the day-to-day management of the Secretariat. The National Engineering Centre NEC Abuja houses the Secretariat. [3]

The society has established numerous branches in both Nigeria and the UK. [4]

Membership

There are six grades of membership in NSE. [5] They include:

Membership Levels of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE)

Student Member Description: This membership is designed for students currently pursuing an engineering degree in accredited institutions. Criteria: Applicants must provide proof of enrollment in an accredited engineering program.

Graduate Member Description: Graduate membership is for individuals who have successfully completed a degree in engineering. Criteria: Applicants must present their degree certificate from an accredited institution and must have completed their National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) or received an exemption.

Corporate Member Description: Corporate membership is granted to professional engineers who meet specific criteria and have made notable contributions to the engineering field. Criteria: The applicant must hold an engineering degree from an accredited institution. Completion of mandatory training programs and workshops. Registration with the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN). Submission of a portfolio demonstrating significant professional experience and outstanding contributions to engineering and technology.

Associate Member Description: This membership category is for individuals who are not engineers but have made contributions to the engineering profession or practice. Criteria: Applicants must have a strong affiliation with engineering or related fields, demonstrating contributions or involvement in engineering activities.

Fellow Description: Fellow membership is the highest level of recognition in the NSE, reserved for corporate members who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, innovation, and contributions to the engineering profession. Criteria: The applicant must have been a Corporate Member for at least five years. Demonstrated significant and outstanding contributions to engineering and technology. Recommendations from other Fellows of the NSE. Approval by the NSE Council after a rigorous review process.

Honorary Fellow Description: This membership is reserved for individuals of exceptional stature who are not engineers but have made outstanding contributions to engineering or society at large. Criteria: Selection is based on nominations and approval by the NSE Council, recognizing exceptional achievements or contributions to the field. Key Note: Corporate membership, as well as the Fellow and Honorary Fellow levels, require engineers to showcase outstanding contributions to engineering and technology. This demonstrates that these levels of membership demand a higher level of professional excellence and recognition, aligning with the requirements for proving extraordinary ability or achievements in the field.

Publication

NSE official journal publication is The Nigerian engineer. [6] It also publishes conference proceedings, technical paper and inaugural lectures.

Past Presidents

List of Past Presidents of NSE [7]

NameTenure
Engr. Chief G. O. Aiwerioba, FNSE1958
Engr. Adeniyi Williams, FNSE                1959-1962
Engr. S.O. Williams, FNSE1963-1964  
Engr. J.C. Egbuna, FNSE1965-1967
Engr. Chief S. O. Fadahunsi, FNSE1968-1969
Engr. Obi Obembe, FNSE1970-1971
Engr. Dr. S. O. Meshida, FNSE1972-1973
Engr. C. S. O. Akande, FNSE1974-1975
Engr. 'Teju Oyeleye, FNSE1976-1977
Engr. I. Igiehon, FNSE1978-1979
Engr. O. Olugbekan, FNSE1980-1981
Engr. Rev. P.B. Oyebolu, FNSE1982-1983
Engr. M. N. A. Manafa, FNSE1984
Engr. A. O. Faluyi, FNSE1985-1986
Engr. Ife Akintunde, FNSE1987-1988
Engineer Ibrahim Khaleel Inuwa, FNSE   1989-1990
Engr. Dr. F. A. Shonubi, FNSE1991-1992
Engr. V. I. Maduka, FNSE1993-1994
Engr. Dr. O. Ajayi, FNSE1995
Engr. Dr. E. J. S. Uujamhan, FNSE1996-1997
Engr. C. A. Mbanefo, FNSE1998-1999
Engr. H.A. Gumel, FNSE2000-2001
Engr. F.A. Somolu, FNSE               2002-2003
Engr. M. Bulama, FNSE2004-2005
Engr. E. M. Ezeh, FNSE2006-2007
Engr. K. A. Ali, FNSE2008-2009
Engr. O. A. Ajibola, FNSE2010-2011
Engr. Mustafa B. Shehu, FNSE2012-2013
Engr. Ademola I. Olorunfemi, FNSE2014-2015
Engr. Otis Anyaeji, FNSE, FAEng2016-2017
Engr. Adekunle Mokuolu, FNSE2018-2019
Engr. Babagana Mohammed, FNSE2020-2021
Engr. Tasiu Sa'ad Gidar-Wudil, FNSE2022-2023
Engr. Margareth Oguntala, FNSE2024-2025

National Engineering Center (NEC)

The National Engineering Center (NEC) Abuja was commissioned on Thursday 26 July 2007. The commissioning ceremony was performed by the former president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Engr. Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, FNSE, GCFR. [8] The Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) applied for the allocation of a plot of land in Central Area of Abuja in August 1980 to build the National Engineering Centre (NEC) Abuja during the tenure of past President of NSE Engr. O. Olugbekan, FNSE. [7] The foundation laying ceremony was performed by General I. B. Babaginda GCFR, the then President of Nigeria in December 1992. [8]

Divisions

The following Divisions [9] exist in NSE:

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