…sets aside earlier interlocutory injunction
The High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Kuje, Abuja, has set aside an interlocutory injunction, stopping the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) election and the inauguration of the association’s first female president, Engr. Margaret Oguntala.
Justice Venchak Gaba ruled in favour of the NSE and Oguntala in the Kuje Court on December 18, 2023, setting aside the injunction ordering that a caretaker committee take over the running of the association until January when the substantive suit would be considered.
Established by a group of young engineers in 1958, the NSE boasts over 65,000 members and is one of the most respected professional organizations in Africa.
Having been duly elected as Deputy President during the Annual General Meeting on December 9th, 2021, Engr. Margaret Aina Oguntala will become the first elected female President in the NSE’s history. The constitution mandates that incumbent Deputy Presidents will automatically become President after the expiration of the President’s 2-year tenure.
strong commitment to values such as ethics and standards, coupled with her leadership skills, bodes well for the improvement of Nigeria’s socio-economic environment.”
While the excitement among members is rooted in Mrs. Margaret Oguntala’s strong attributes, the historical significance of her presidency adds to the anticipation surrounding the inauguration. In a time when gender balance is a critical concern, especially in Nigeria, where women make up only 18.75% of the federal cabinet against the 35% benchmark, Mrs. Margaret Oguntala’s election as President-Elect of NSE is indeed a cause for celebration.
The Nigerian Society of Engineers serves as the umbrella organization for the engineering profession in Nigeria. The Society addresses the professional needs of its members through well-structured programs and regular interactions among different membership cadres, promoting high professional standards and ethical practices.
