By Joyce Onuora, Abakaliki
The Minister of Works, Senator. Engr. Nweze David Umahi, has offered assurance of his collaborative support to the shared goals of the leadership of the Nigerian Society of Engineers(NSE).
In a press statement signed by Hon. Barr. Orji Uchenna Orji , Special Adviser ( Media) to the Honourable Minister of Works, who noted that Umahi made the offer of partnership during the courtesy visit of the leadership of the organization led by its president, Engr. Margaret Aina Oguntala which was held at the Honourable Minister’s office on 12th August 2025.
The Honourable Minister alluded to the important role of the Nigerian Society of Engineers as an umbrella organization for engineers and commended the efforts of the leadership of the Nigerian Society of Engineers in enforcing strict standard and professional ethics among its members and in advancing the interest of the engineering profession in Nigeria.
He described them as critical stakeholders in the Renewed Hope agenda of revolutionizing road infrastructure in Nigeria.
He maintained that engineering best practices and creative innovations are the centrepiece of the policy direction of the Renewed Hope administration of the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, His Excellency, Bola Ahmed Tinubu
Earlier in her remarks,the president said the leadership of NSE was in his office to formally notify him about the forthcoming Annual General Meeting of the Nigerian Society of Engineers(NSE) slated to hold in Ibadan, the capital city of Oyo State on 1st week of December 2025. It is noteworthy to mention that the leader of the delegation is the first female president in the history of the organization.
