Nigeria’s former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, has reiterated his unwavering support for the engineering profession. He made this known while receiving the President of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), Margaret Oguntala, during her recent official visit to the Abeokuta Branch of the Society.

Oguntala, who visited the ex president in his home, highlighted the modest achievements of her administration and used the opportunity to formally invite the former Head of State to the upcoming International NSE Conference in Ibadan.

Responding, ex-President Obasanjo expressed appreciation for the visit, assuring of his continued commitment to the Society and engineering profession, which he noted is a driver of national development.

Obasanjo, who subsequently visited the NSE Abeokuta Branch secretariat, was received by the Branch Chairman, Olumayowa Idowu, who described the occasion as both a privilege and a blessing.

He emphasised that the visit was highly symbolic as it reaffirmed the strong bond between the National Secretariat and the Branch, while reflecting the President’s commitment to engaging directly with members across the country.

He praised NSE President’s visionary, inclusive, and innovative leadership, which he noted continues to inspire Engineers nationwide. He reaffirmed the Branch’s loyalty to Oguntala’s administration and commitment to advancing engineering excellence, supporting national development, and improving member welfare.

The visit concluded with renewed assurances of collaboration and unity, leaving members inspired and proud of the growing impact of the NSE under the leadership of Margaret Aina Oguntala.