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Engineers have canvassed inclusive policies that support women’s career development and enable them to drive innovation in engineering fields. The Association of Professional Women Engineers of Nigeria (APWEN), Lagos Chapter
13 Jan
Association of Professional Women Engineers of Nigeria (APWEN) has charged practitioners to explore volunteering opportunities to address critical challenges, particularly infrastructure issues, mentor future generations and attain sustainable solutions.
30 Dec
The President of the Association of Professional Women Engineers of Nigeria (APWEN), Dr Adebisi Osim, has called on stakeholders in the education sector to inspire greater interest in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) among students by introducing the concept of ‘FUNSTEM’.
25 Dec
The Association of Professional Women Engineers of Nigeria (APWEN), has called for deliberate efforts to integrate renewable energy sources into the national grid, stressing that improved energy storage innovations in Nigeria must be prioritised.
21 Dec
The Association of Professional Women Engineers of Nigeria (APWEN) has advised female engineering graduates serving under the National Youths Service Corp (NYSC) in Lagos state to take advantage of its recently launched mentorship scheme to develop their career.
18 Dec
The Association of Professional Women Engineers of Nigeria (APWEN), has called for deliberate efforts to integrate renewable energy sources into the national grid, stressing that improved energy storage innovations in Nigeria must be prioritised.
2 Dec
The President of the Association of Professional Women Engineers of Nigeria (APWEN), Dr Adebisi Osim, has called for improved mentorship schemes for young women in engineering careers, as well as those undergoing skills and entrepreneurship training in the country to create wealth in the economy. Osim led the call at the inaugural public lecture and…
12 Nov
To boost the technical competence of members, the Association of Professional Women Engineers of Nigeria (APWEN), Lagos Chapter, has trained about 25 female engineers on essential AutoCAD skills to enhance their effectiveness and efficiency.
4 Nov
Professionals under the Association of Professional Women Engineers of Nigeria (APWEN), Lagos Chapter, have called on relevant stakeholders
28 Oct
Professionals under the Association of Professional Women Engineers of Nigeria (APWEN), Lagos Chapter, have called on relevant stakeholders to double efforts at providing opportunities for young girls to pursue careers in engineering and other fields that solve societal challenges.
22 Oct
The Association of Professional Women Engineers of Nigeria (APWEN) has stressed the importance of enhancing the inclusion of women in the extractive industries, especially mining. It also noted the immense potential for women's contributions, despite challenges like gender stereotypes and limited access to education. This call to action was made by APWEN President, Dr Adebisi…
21 Oct
Despite the gender gap among university graduates approaching equal proportions, there are concerns about disparities and discrimination in the construction and real estate sectors in the country.
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