The President of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), Engr. Margaret Aina Oguntala, FNSE, has congratulated Engr Professor Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda, FNSE, on his unanimous election as the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) by the National Executive Committee of the party on Thursday, July 24, 2025.
In a message of felicitation issued, the NSE President hailed Prof. Yilwatda’s emergence as a strategic and inspirational milestone for the Engineering profession and the country at large.
She described the new APC Chairman as “an erudite Engineer, visionary development consultant, and dedicated public servant whose leadership journey continues to inspire professionals across sectors.”
Prof. Yilwatda, the Former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, is a renowned digital systems Engineer and academic with a PhD from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka. His vast experience spans 29 years across university teaching, ICT leadership, consultancy for global development partners, and national service, including his tenure as Resident Electoral Commissioner in Benue State (2017–2021). He was also APC’s Governorship Candidate for Plateau State in the 2023 elections.
The NSE President further appreciated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, for his strategic support in ensuring the emergence of a technically sound, competent, and experienced Engineer as leader of Nigeria’s ruling political party.
She reaffirmed NSE’s commitment to partnering with national institutions to advance development, good governance, and professionalism.
“Prof. Yilwatda’s emergence is a source of pride to the Engineering community. We trust that his values of excellence, systems thinking, and integrity will define his leadership and further enrich Nigeria’s democratic landscape,” the NSE President stated.
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