Welcome to the Official website of
The Association Of Professional Women Engineers of Nigeria
(Lagos Chapter)
APWEN
LAGOS CHAPTER
Who We Are?
The Association of Professional Women Engineers of Nigeria APWEN was formed by a handful of women engineers led by Engr. (Mrs.) J. O. Maduka in 1982 and was formally inaugurated in 1983. It was originally meant to be a pressure group since most men hiring engineers then would rather have women in the kitchen and not on construction sites or…
Meet Our New Executive Members
Engr. Bosede M. Oyekunle, FNSE, FNIEEE Chairman
APWENLagos Chapter
Engr Zansi Adebowale, MNSE
Vice Chairman
Engr. Suwebat Oriyomi Abubakar,
MNSE, General Secretary.
Engr. Mosope Adewuyi, MNSE
Asst. Gen. secretary
APWENLAGOS EKO4SHOW@ CALABAR
Celebrating Excellence and Unity! 🎉 APWEN Lagos Chapter not only claimed 1st place in the group dynamics competition but also bonded through an unforgettable Eko4Show get-together and an enlightening tour of the Museum of Slavery in Calabar. A remarkable journey of teamwork, culture, and empowerment as we continue to break barriers and inspire the next generation of women engineers
Women Engineers, APWEN Lagos Public Lecture/ Award presentation and Annual General Meeting held in Lagos
Former Chairman, Association of Professional Women Engineers of Nigeria (APWEN) Lagos State branch Engr Mary Afolayan; Chairman (APWEN) website Membership Committee ,Engr. Obianuju Okwusogu ; Chairman (APWEN) Lagos Engr.Dr. Atinuke Owolabi; Chairman, Onigbongbo. Local Council Development Area. (LCDA) Hon. Oladotun Olakunle; Past President (APWEN) Engr Idiat Amusu; CEO Farm Fresh Agriculture Venture, Chairman All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN) Lagos State Alhaji Oyelekan Mufutau Abiodun; past President of (APWEN) Engr .Dr Patricia Opene-Odili; Former President (APWEN) Engr Nwakaego Ojukwu.
APWEN Lagos Joins Vital Voices Mentoring Walk 2026 for International Women’s Day Celebration
In celebration of International Women’s Day 2026, the APWEN Lagos Chapter is proud to join the Vital Voices Global Partnership Mentoring Walk—a global initiative dedicated to advancing women’s leadership through mentorship, connection, and shared experience.
URGENT CALL TO ACTION: JOIN US TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN VULNERABLE COMMUNITIES THROUGH ENGINEERING ADVOCACY
As passionate female engineers, this situation should deeply concern us, as we are indirectly connected to these communities. Many of our domestic staff, such as cooks and drivers, reside in these areas, and the pollution affects all of us through the air we share.
We need to emphasize the importance of cleaning their waterways to improve their living conditions and prevent further health risks. I urge you all to join us in large numbers this Saturday. Our presence and advocacy can make a meaningful impact on these communities and help drive necessary change.
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