President of the Nigerian Society of Engineers, Margaret Oguntala, has bagged the prestigious Africa Energy Lifetime Achievement Award from Women in Energy Africa.

Vice president, corporate services of NSE, Felicia Agubata, said this in a statement to journalists on Saturday in Lagos.

Ms Agubata said Ms Oguntala, who is an engineer, was recognised for her exemplary contributions to the energy sector, which further solidifies her status as a trailblazer and role model in the field of engineering.

She stated that the award was bestowed on the NSE president at the 2024 WomEnergy Africa Gala and Award held in Houston, Texas, in the United States of America.

According to her, the WomEnergy Africa Gala and Award serves as a platform to celebrate the remarkable accomplishments of women across the globe and also promote networking.

In another development, Ms Oguntala was also honoured for her outstanding contributions as one of the panel speakers at the just-concluded Petroleum Technology Association of Nigeria event held during the 2024 Offshore Technology Conference in Houston.

The NSE president’s recognition as a distinguished panel speaker underscored her significant contributions to the engineering profession and commitment to advancing local content excellence in Africa’s oil and gas sector.

At the panel discussion, the NSE president highlighted the importance of capacity-building initiatives.

Ms Oguntade emphasised NSE’s commitment to addressing the skill gap in the industry through various capacity-building programmes.

She noted that the initiatives aimed to ensure a sufficient supply of competent professionals who could contribute to the growth and sustainability of the oil and gas sector. 

(NAN)