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BHM Congratulates First Female President of Nigerian Society of Engineers in 65 Years
Management and staff of BlackHouse Media (BHM) have congratulated Engr. Margaret Aina Oguntala, on her election as the 34th president of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE).
On January 1, 2024, Margaret Oguntala officially became the first female president in the 65-year history of the NSE.
The investiture ceremony for Oguntala, alongside other newly elected executives, is scheduled to take place at the International Conference Centre in Abuja on January 20, 2024. Distinguished guests expected to be present at the event include Nigeria’s President, Bola Tinubu; Senate President, Godswill Akpabio; Minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike; House of Representatives Speaker, Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, and other prominent government officials.
Ayeni Adekunle, founder and CEO of BHM, describes Oguntala as an astute professional with an impressive track record and contributions across engineering practice, academia, and policymaking.
“Over the years, the NSE has been pivotal in shaping national policy, providing a collective voice for Nigerian engineers, and delivering exceptional service to members. Eng. Oguntala’s impressive track record and contributions across engineering practice, academia, and policymaking make her immensely qualified to lead this esteemed professional body.
“Her successful election by this body of distinguished professionals is a testament to her unwavering commitment to excellence, her leadership, and her dedication to the engineering community in Nigeria. It is therefore incredibly rewarding to see her take on this significant leadership role,” he says.
Oguntala, a Chemical Engineering graduate from the University of Benin (UNIBEN) and seasoned NSE veteran, joined the association in 1999 and achieved the status of fellow in 2010. Her extensive service includes roles such as Chairman of the Ikeja branch from 2010 to 2011, National Exco member in 2012 and 2013, Vice President in 2014, 2015, and 2016, and Deputy President from 2021 to 2023. Additionally, she founded BAMSAT Nigeria Limited and serves as a board director for several companies.
Holding an impressive record, Oguntala has received over 53 awards, including the prestigious NSE Presidential awards on 10 occasions. She has also been honoured with the APWEN Innovative Leader Award, APBN Meritorious Service awards, and recognition from various NSE Branches and Divisions.
The Nigerian Society of Engineers serves as the umbrella organisation for the engineering profession in Nigeria, addressing the professional needs of its members through well-structured programs and regular interactions among different membership cadres, promoting high professional standards and ethical practices.
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Legit.ng, Shade of Life Foundation Partner to Advance Autism Awareness in Nigeria
Legit.ng recently joined forces with the Shade of Life Foundation to become a voice of autism, and drive advocacy for improved media support during Autism Awareness Month.
Conversations around media support exploration was led by Joseph Omotayo, head of Department for Human Interest Stories at Legit.ng, and Dr. Eziafakaku Nwokolo, founder and CEO of the Shade of Life Foundation,
This partnership is a response to the concerns raised by organizations like the Shade of Life Foundation about the level of support received from the media in discussing autism as a disability.
While other disabilities may receive attention, autism, with its critical developmental implications often lacks adequate representation in mainstream media.
Recognizing the importance of addressing these concerns, Legit.ng took proactive steps by integrating itself into the essence of autism awareness.
It facilitated a one-hour workshop with Dr. Nwokolo, the founder of the foundation, to deepen our understanding of autism, its various spectrums, and the language boundaries associated with it.
Other steps we took in advocating autism awareness in the media, can be seen in our attached press release.
Legit.ng believes that by amplifying the voices of autism and advocating for better media representation, we can contribute to creating a more inclusive and accepting society for all.
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As Nigeria Struggle, Tanzania Turns off Power Plants Due to Excess Supply
While 85 per cent of Nigeria is in darkness, Tanzania, an African country has shut down five hydroelectric stations in a bid to reduce excess electricity in the national grid.
Kassim Majaliwa, prime minister, Tanzania, has said the main plant, Mwalimu Nyerere Hydroelectric Station, alone generated enough electricity to power major cities, including Dar es Salaam, the country’s commercial hub.
It is the first time Tanzania, which suffers chronic power shortages, has closed hydroelectric stations due to excess production.
“We have turned off all these stations because the demand is low and the electricity production is too much, we have no allocation now,” an official from state-run power company, Tanesco, said.
The 2,115MW Julius Nyerere Hydropower Dam is said to be almost filled with water following heavy rains that started early this year.
Meanwhile, while the country has an installed capacity of 1,938MW and the grid installed capacity of 1,899MW, Nigeria which has an installed capacity of 13,000MW is struggling to electrify 85 per cent of its electricity consumers.
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President Tinubu Appoints Jim Ovia as Student Loan Fund Chairman
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Jim Ovia, renowned banker and businessman, as the Chairman, Board of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund.
Ovia’s appointment is contained in a State House statement titled, ‘President Tinubu appoints Jim Ovia as Chairman of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund,’ and issued on Friday by Ajuri Ngelale, special adviser to the President, Media & Publicity.
The statement noted that “Ovia is the founder of one of Nigeria’s leading banks and a respected business leader, with a surfeit of efforts and benefaction towards nurturing and empowering young Nigerians.
“He is an alumnus of Harvard Business School and holds a Master’s in Business Administration from the University of Louisiana.”
The National Student Loan Programme is a pivotal intervention that seeks to guarantee sustainable higher education and functional skill development for all Nigerian students and youths.
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund, the implementing institution of this innovation, demands excellence and Nigerians of the finest professional ilk to guide and manage.
“The President believes Mr. Ovia will bring his immense wealth of experience and professional stature to this role to advance the all-important vision of ensuring that no Nigerian student suffers a capricious end to their pursuit of higher education over a lack of funds,” the statement partly read.
Ovia’s appointment will also ensure “that Nigerian youths, irrespective of who they are, have access to higher education and skills that will make them productive members of society and core contributors to the knowledge-based global economy of this century.”
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