The Association of Professional Women Engineers of Nigeria (APWEN) has launched a mentorship scheme aimed at empowering young women pursuing careers in engineering and those undergoing skills and entrepreneurship training in the country.
The initiative seeks to foster economic growth by providing guidance, support, and resources to these women, equipping them for success in their professional journeys.
Dr. Adebisi Osim, President of APWEN, led the launch during the inaugural public lecture in Lagos, organized by the APWEN Lagos Chapter, in honor of Mrs. Idiat Amusu, the association’s fourth president. Amusu is celebrated as Nigeria’s first female agricultural engineering graduate to actively practice the profession.
Speaking on the theme Empowering Generations through Lifelong Learning, Innovation, and Collaboration, Dr. Osim emphasized the importance of mentorship in ensuring young women in engineering receive the tools they need to excel. She stressed that the program is a significant step toward creating a more diverse and inclusive engineering profession.
“Through mentorship, we can empower the next generation of women engineers and ensure that they thrive in their careers,” Dr. Osim said. “This scheme is a testament to Amusu’s legacy in the engineering profession, and I urge everyone to take full advantage of it.”
The new APWEN mentorship scheme is designed to nurture future leaders by providing them with the knowledge, skills, and essential support to succeed in engineering and make valuable contributions to the sector.
Dr. Osim concluded, “By investing in mentorship and collaboration, we can help ensure that engineering continues to shape a brighter, sustainable future for all.”
