Trailblazer with Over 42 Years of Impact Calls on Nigerians to Rally Support and Bring the Award Home
Lady Josephine Nwaeze FNSE FNIM, a renowned Nigerian energy expert and a leading voice in indigenous engineering development, has been nominated for the highly respected Nigeria International Energy Summit NIES 2026 Woman in Energy Award. The nomination recognizes her outstanding leadership, influence and decades of transformative contributions to the energy sector.
Through her indigenous firm NEWS Engineering Nigeria Limited, which has operated successfully for over 42 years, Lady Josephine Nwaeze has been at the forefront of delivering sustainable energy projects that have illuminated cities, powered homes and expanded socio-economic opportunities for countless communities across Nigeria. Her work has not only improved access to energy but has also empowered local industries and strengthened national capacity.
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Speaking on the nomination, Nwaeze expressed deep gratitude and described the recognition as a celebration of resilience, innovation and service to humanity. She emphasized that the award is not just personal but belongs to every Nigerian who believes in locally driven solutions, women leadership and sustainable development.
The NIES Woman in Energy Award is reserved for women who have demonstrated exceptional impact, vision and consistency in shaping the future of the energy sector. Lady Nwaeze’s nomination places her among Africa’s most influential energy leaders and highlights Nigeria’s growing strength in indigenous engineering excellence.
She has now called on friends, colleagues, partners and the general public to support her by voting and helping bring this global recognition back home to Nigeria. According to her, winning the award will further amplify the voices of women in energy and inspire younger generations to pursue careers in engineering and sustainable development.
HOW TO VOTE
Members of the public can cast their votes using the official link
Voting closes on Monday January 12 2026
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Lady Josephine Nwaeze FNSE FNIM remains a symbol of integrity, innovation and national pride. Supporting her is supporting Nigerian excellence on the global stage.
