The Nigerian Chapter of the EGM was born on January 16, 2020, after EGM Council approved the constitution and by-laws of the Nigerian Members Chapter Constitution, thereby establishing it as a chapter under Bye Law 19.3.

Johnson Aina (P.Eng.) and Wale Jegede (P.Eng.) are the pioneers of the chapter. In November 2019 they added one more honourable person, Onis Sampson (P.Eng.) to the pioneering group, and the three met with Grant Koropatnick (P.Eng.), the then Registrar of the EGM. They discussed the plan of starting the Nigerian Chapter of EGM. It was after this meeting and having fulfilled the requirements of a new chapter that the Nigerian Chapter of the EGM became approved as indicated above.

Find below the names of the first executive committee of the chapter:

1. Victor Adindu,   P.Eng.                                Chair
2. Johnson Aina,   P.Eng.                                 Vice Chair
3. Olawale Jegede,   P.Eng.                               Public Relations Officer
4. Victoria Kokobili,   EIT                              Secretary
5. Onisokonikumen Sampson, P.Eng.          Treasurer

The mission of EGM-Nigerian Chapters Member is engaging, educating, and empowering professionals in the fields of engineering and geoscience. The membership of EGM-Nigerian Chapters Member consists of executives and staff in engineering and geoscience fields, as well as members of business and community organizations who are directly interested in or allied with the work of EGM-Nigerian Chapters in Manitoba.

Chapter's Objectives

• Assist Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba in addressing matters related to the engineering and geoscience professions as authorized by the Association Council.
• Encourage and facilitate the exploration, discussion, and exchange of ideas and information among members, both in their capacities as engineers and geoscientists, and as active citizens.
• Provide a platform for members to formally acknowledge the voluntary contributions of their peers to the Association and recognize their civic engagements in the community.
• Promote, initiate, and/or participate in programs, functions, and activities that enhance the professional growth and career development of members.
• Establish a registry specifically for Nigerian Engineers (P.Eng.), Geoscientists (P.Geo.), and Members-in-Training (MIT).
• Support the educational aspirations of future members by granting academic scholarships to deserving engineering and geoscience professionals educated in Nigeria.
• Undertake and/or participate in community services, collaborating with community-oriented groups or entities to support their programs, projects, and activities.