The Nigerian Society of Engineers, NSE reserves the right to withdraw its fellowship from any of its members found guilty of misconduct or actions that impugn the integrity of the Society.
The President of the Nigerian Society of Engineers, Margaret Oguntala stated this during the conferment of fellowship on 261 Engineers in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital.
She advised the conferees to “uphold the highest standards of professionalism and ethics” adding that they serve as exemplary role models to the next generation of Engineers.
Oguntala stated that their actions reflect not only on their personal and professional integrity but also the reputation of the Nigerian Society of Engineers as a whole.
Pointing out the importance of the engineering profession to national development, the NSE President said the Society is contributing to the nation through collaborations.
“The Nigerian Society of Engineers has entered into strong collaborative agreements with key players in both the public and private sectors, viewing the aim of engendering beneficial impacts to the Nigerian citizenry in areas such as agricultural entrepreneurship, vocational education, ICT/digital innovations, to name a few.
“These collaborations stem from our strong conviction that cross-sectoral partnerships are essential to overcoming the complex issues facing our systems today. Our members possess a vast pool of technical expertise and deep understanding of the systemic issues that can significantly enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of public service delivery. We urge everyone else to make their contributions in this direction,” she said.
Similarly, the Chairman Board of Fellows of the NSE, Maliki Kamila told the new fellows to promote engineering education, foster innovation and research, uphold ethical standards, and constructively engage with government and industry on critical engineering and infrastructure matters.