APWEN partners Microsoft to train 38 female engineers
24 September 2024 |
3:18 am
To boost the capacity of Nigerian engineers, the Association of Professional Women Engineers of Nigeria (APWEN) has partnered with Microsoft to train 38 practitioners, comprising 36 female engineers and two journalists, on digital manufacturing skills.
To boost the capacity of Nigerian engineers, the Association of Professional Women Engineers of Nigeria (APWEN) has partnered with Microsoft to train 38 practitioners, comprising 36 female engineers and two journalists, on digital manufacturing skills.
The training was part of the ‘Skill Up Lagos initiative’ by APWEN Lagos state Chapter, targeting female engineering undergraduates from nine universities, professional engineers, journalists, and young practitioners, and is expected to further enhance industrial-scale production.
Participants at the forum held at the Microsoft Innovation Lab, Victoria Island, Lagos, were trained in theoretical and practical sessions, especially on how to develop innovations and produce prototypes using computers, 3D printing, and 2D laser technology.
Speaking at the forum, the Garage Manager at Microsoft, Nadu Isaac, highlighted the fundamentals and importance of digital manufacturing, highlighting key technologies such as CAD (Computer-Aided Design), 3D Printing, CNC (Computer Numerical Control) Machining, and Laser Cutting, which have become relevant in today’s world.
He shared real-world examples of how digital manufacturing revolutionises industries, factoring in environmental considerations.
He also guided participants through practical demonstrations of computer-aided manufacturing and design and the creation of prototypes.
According to him, acquiring the skills to design and produce finished products, will lead to better outcomes.
On her part, the Chairman of APWEN Lagos Chapter, Dr Atinuke Owolabi, expressed gratitude to Microsoft for the partnership and urged the Lagos authorities and the Federal governments to support the association to further train engineers in the state and Nigeria at large.
Atinuke said while the association had an innovation lab donated by the University of Lagos, she expressed concerns that it was under-equipped and required additional gadgets and government intervention.
“We need 3D printers, cutting machines, engraving tools, and Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) machines to fully equip the lab. The skills learned in this training should continue beyond this training. We appealed to the government to partner with us in establishing more digital innovation centres to support the manufacturing sector in Nigeria,” she said.
Owolabi also called for government policies to empower more female engineers, enabling them to become entrepreneurs through the use of 3D technology and other digital manufacturing tools.
She noted that graduates and undergraduates who have needed competence in digital skills could create jobs rather than seek employment.
Other beneficiaries of the training include students of the University of Lagos, Lagos State University, Covenant University, Bowen University, and Obafemi Awolowo University, lle-lfe.
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