NSE confers fellowship on Engr. Dagogo Buowari

The Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) recently honoured exceptional engineers, including the seasoned Information Technology Engineer and Service Management Expert, Engr Dagogo Bruce Buowari.

The prestigious NSE Fellowship, awarded in May 2024, was conferred during a ceremony held in Abuja on Thursday, July 25, 2024.

During the ceremony, the NSE President and Chairman-in-Council, Engr. Margaret Oguntala, emphasised that the society’s decision to recognise and confer fellowship on these engineers stems from their exemplary contributions to the profession and the nation.

The fellowship is a testament to their dedication, skills, and commitment to advancing engineering in Nigeria and globally.

Oguntala highlighted that the fellowship acknowledges past achievements and charges recipients to continue serving with excellence and integrity. These distinguished engineers are expected to uphold the highest standards of professionalism and serve as role models for the next generation.

Reacting to the award, Engr Buowari expressed a sense of fulfilment. He described the fellowship as the culmination of hard work, experience, and a rigorous screening process, even as he pledged to continue supporting the profession and giving back to society.

Buowari’s commitment to the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) extends beyond his professional achievements.

His involvement with critical industry stakeholders, such as the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), underscores his dedication to advancing the field.

Engr Buowari currently holds a management position at Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG), a world-class company. There, he oversees the design and execution of Nigerian Content plans for key projects, notably the NLNG Train 7 Project. He also manages critical industry stakeholders, fostering opportunities and participation for Nigerians and Nigerian technological and
engineering firms.

His expertise spans telecommunications, network engineering, project management, service management and stakeholder engagement and management.

Engr Buowari previously managed several other roles within the company, including coordinating the IT Service Management Unit’s head office activities, overseeing the NLNG London office, and successfully delivering projects such as Network Integration, IT Systems Standardization, and Business Continuity Management
Implementation.

Engr Buowari has represented Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) in some Federal Government committees, including the Presidential Decade of Gas Initiative.

This multi-stakeholder committee focuses on shaping the future of gas as a development driver in the country. His previous role as the committee’s secretariat demonstrates his leadership and strategic contributions.

Before joining NLNG, he served as a scientific officer at the National IT Development Agency (NITDA), contributing to the core start-up personnel at the Federal Government agency responsible for regulating Information Technology in Nigeria.

He also worked as a Network Engineer under contract at the Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC), contributing to the Group Infrastructure Desktop (GID) upgrade project team.

Engr Buowari’s educational journey began at Rivers State University (formerly Rivers State University of Science and Technology), where he earned a second-class (upper division) Bachelor of Technology (BTech) degree in Computer Engineering in January 2001.

His commitment to continuous learning led him to obtain a Master of Science (MSc) degree in IT Management from Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen, United Kingdom, in 2014. He is currently pursuing a Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) degree at Rivers State University.

As a lifelong learner, he has undertaken numerous local and international courses, covering diverse areas such as engineering, leadership, project management, information technology, network engineering, information security, service management and oil and gas management.

His technical papers have been presented at local and international forums, showcasing his expertise.

Engr Buowari’s professional contributions and interests, both at home and abroad, span philanthropy and behind-the-scenes support for Nigeria’s entertainment industry.

His legacy exemplifies excellence, ethics, and a passion for engineering.

His continued service inspires the next generation of engineers and reinforces the NSE’s values and ideals.