Atinuke Owolabi, Chairman of the Association of Professional Women Engineers of Nigeria (APWEN), Lagos Chapter, has urged engineering organizations to collaborate on training initiatives for young graduates and professional female engineers across Nigeria.
Owolabi made the appeal during a visit to Mrs. Funmilayo Kadri, Managing Director of the Association for Consulting Engineers in Nigeria (ACEN), in Lagos. She commended Kadri for her significant contributions to both APWEN Lagos and the broader engineering community, highlighting the positive impact of her work.
Owolabi emphasized the need for collaborative efforts to create internship opportunities and training programs that would better prepare young engineers to compete internationally. She expressed a desire for more structured initiatives to enhance female engineers’ skills and competitiveness in the industry.
In response, Kadri expressed her commitment to supporting APWEN and advocated for greater inclusivity and diversity within the engineering sector. She stressed the importance of involving women in all facets of engineering, particularly in consulting roles, to effectively address design challenges and drive innovation.
This call for collaboration underscores the growing recognition of the need for targeted training and development programs to support and elevate the next generation of engineers in Nigeria.