Women Engineers Inaugurate New Executives, Promise to Strengthen Professional Supports in Bauchi

Women Engineers Inaugurate New Executives, Promise to Strengthen Professional Supports in Bauchi

By Admin                      15th Sept, 2015

The Association of Professional Women Engineers of Nigeria (APWEN), Bauchi state chapter has inaugurated the newly elected executive members of the association in the state.

Speaking on behalf of the executives during the 2025 public lectures and inauguration of the new executives,

Engr. Jamila Adamu, the newly elected Chairperson, APWEN Bauchi chapter, promised to strengthen professional support for women engineers.

According to her, their mission was to also inspire and mentor the girl-child to embrace Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM).

She added that they would show the Girl-Child that engineering was not a field reserved for men alone, but a platform where women could thrive, innovate and lead.

“Our mission is also to strengthen professional support for women engineers, ensuring that our members have the opportunities, training, and networks to excel in their careers.

“It's also to collaborate with government, academia, and industry, building partnerships that will break barriers, create opportunities, and drive sustainable development,” she said.

Adamu affirmed that APWEN Bauchi Chapter remained committed to being a catalyst for change, promising to reach schools, engage communities, mentor, empower girls with the confidence to dream, and lead by example.

Also speaking, Dr Adebisi Osim, the National President of APWEN, called on the Nigerian government and all stakeholders to empower Girl-Child in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) in the country.

According to her, when a girl child is empowered in STEM, the country would not only be creating an engineer or a scientist, but also creating a problem solver and an innovator who might design drought-resistant crops to solve food insecurity.

Represented Engr. Esther Ago, the North Central Coordinator of APWEN, Osim said that this Girl-Child would develop sustainable water purification systems for the rural communities, build intelligent systems to manage traffic in the growing cities among others.

“We live in a world shaped by technology. From the smartphones in our hands to the complex infrastructure that powers our cities, STEM is the language of the future. 

“To exclude women from this conversation is to silence half of the world's intellect, creativity, and problem-solving potential. It is to fly a plane with only one wing.

“To our leaders and policymakers, we urge you to continue to champion policies that make STEM education accessible, attractive to girls, invest in laboratories, sponsor scholarships, and celebrate female tech champions,” she said.

“Empowering the girl child in STEM is not a charitable act, it's a strategic imperative for Nigeria's technological advancement and economic prosperity. It is the surest path to building a future that is innovative, inclusive, and sustainable,” she said.

Earlier speaking, Engr. Mercy Asabe, immediate past Chairperson, APWEN Bauchi, said the lectures would provide valuable opportunities for them to engage with important ideas, spark meaningful discussions, and foster a deeper understanding of STEM and Artificial Intelligence. 

“I am confident that the insights shared today will inspire, educate and challenge us to think critically on global issues,” she said.