Engr. Nimotalai Adebukola Muili, FNSE is a highly accomplished civil engineer, sustainability leader and infrastructure development expert who has made great impact on national development in the areas of engineering design, construction supervision, project management, quality assurance,  and sustainable urban development.

She is an Associate Partner and Climate & Sustainability Services Portfolio Manager at Arup Lagos, where she also serves on the Executive Board. She made history as the first woman to join the firm’s Executive Board in over six decades of its operations in Nigeria, contributing significantly to multidisciplinary projects in infrastructure delivery, master planning, asset management, stakeholder engagement, and sustainability-focused development.

Engr. Muili holds Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Civil and Environmental Engineering (Structures Option) from the prestigious University of Lagos. She is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP), a Professional Evaluation and Certification Board (PECB) ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 Lead Auditor, and an Expert in sustainable building design.

She is member of the following professional organisations;

  • Fellow, Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), Nigeria
  • Fellow, Nigerian Institution of Environmental Engineers (NIEE), Nigeria
  • Fellow, Nigeria Institute of Civil Engineers (NICE) and
  • Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN),
  • Member, Society for Women Engineers (SWE), United States.
  • Member, Association of Professional Women in Engineering (APWEN), Nigeria
  • Certified Project Management Professional (PMP) of PMI Institute, United States
  • EDGE Expert, International Finance Corporation (IFC)

Her professional career includes contribution to medium and large-scale infrastructure programmes in Nigeria and other parts of West Africa including Liberia, Ghana, and Serria Leone. She has  demonstrated expertise in project delivery, risk and quality management and sustainability integration. She has played active roles in the successful delivery of various World Bank, local and international donor agencies funded  roads and other critical infrastructure projects. She has provided design, advisory, programme / project management delivery oversight for many landmark projects.

Engr. Muili is the 16th Chairman of the NSE Ikeja Branch, where she champions youth mentorship, ethical engineering practice, professional development, innovation, and members welfare. She is also a former / 5th Chairman of the Association of Professional Women Engineers of Nigeria, Lagos Chapter. She i an active mentor with Women in Successful Careers (WISCAR), a volunteer with the Green Building Council of Nigeria (GBCN), amongst other notable groups of high impart.

Her contributions extend to public service and governance. She served on the current Ogun State Government Administrative Transition Committee under the Physical Infrastructure Group and was recently appointed by The Lagos State Governor to the Lagos State Physical Planning and Building Control Appeals Committee– a statutory body responsible for reviewing planning permit decisions, development / demolition orders, and regulatory actions across Lagos State.

Recognized for her commitment to climate action, sustainable infrastructure, and inclusive development, Engr. Muili continues to collaborate with government institutions, development partners, and private-sector organizations to deliver resilient and future-ready infrastructure solutions.

Beyond her professional achievements, she is passionate about mentoring young professionals, promoting diversity in engineering and empowering future leaders. She enjoys travelling, continuous learnin, and innovation. She is happily married and blessed with children.

It is in recognition of her Sterling Accomplishments in the Development and Promotion of Engineering in Nigeria that Engr. Nimotalai Adebukola Muili is deemed worthy to be conferred with the Woman of Merit Gold Award.