August 2024

APWEN Seeks Collaboration To Mitigate Climate Change

The Association of Professional Women Engineers of Nigeria (APWEN), Lagos chapter, has called for concerted collaboration towards tackling desertification and other climate change impacts. The Chapter Chairperson, Dr Atinuke Owolabi, made the call during a zoom public lecture to commemorate 2024 World Environment Day (WED). WED focuses on land restoration, stopping desertification, and building drought resilience. Owolabi reaffirmed APWEN’s commitment to fostering sustainable development and environmental stewardship. Read More!  

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Empowering Green: APWEN Lagos Unveils Home Gardening Initiative to Boost Food Security

The Association of Professional Women Engineers of Nigeria (APWEN) Lagos Chapter unveiled the Lagos Home Gardening Initiative on Saturday, August 24, 2024, with the goal of promoting food security in Lagos State and across the nation. Dr. Atinuke Owolabi, Chairperson of the APWEN Lagos Chapter, highlighted that the initiative aligns with the association’s support for the First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu’s “Own a Garden” Competition. She made these remarks during the APWEN Lagos Chapter’s 2024 Public Lecture, Award Ceremony, and Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Lagos. The lecture, themed “Empowering Nigerian Women Engineers and Communities to Promote Sustainable Agricultural Solutions and Food Security in Nigeria,” served as the backdrop for the unveiling. Owolabi explained that the initiative is designed to impart essential skills for practical home gardening, with a focus on empowering women engineers and local communities. Read More!  

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APWEN canvasses female engineers empowerment

The Association of Professional Women Engineers of Nigeria has advocated for the empowerment of female engineers to fast-track growth and development. The Chairman of the Association of Professional Women Engineers of Nigeria, Lagos Chapter, Dr Atinuke Owolabi, made this call recently during a public lecture conducted virtually in commemoration of the 2024 International Women in Engineering Day. The theme of the lecture is “Empowering Women Engineers: Transforming Infrastructure to Achieve Sustainable Development Goals”. Owolabi urged the state government to empower indigenous female engineers and source spare parts locally. Read More!  

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Cholera prevention: Women Engineers

Cholera prevention: Women Engineers, WaterAid partner to clean Makoko waterways, environment

The Association of Professional Women Engineers of Nigeria (APWEN) Lagos Chapter, in collaboration with WaterAid, has launched an environmental and waterways sanitation initiative in the Aiyetoro, Makoko community of Lagos to prevent cholera outbreaks. Mrs Atinuke Owolabi, Chairman, APWEN Lagos chapter, said this in a statement made available to newsmen on Sunday in Lagos. Owolabi stated that the group also sensitised the residents through a workshop on the measures they must adopt to prevent an outbreak of cholera in the community. Read More!  

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Charting New Horizons: Apwen Lagos and First E&P explore synergies in the energy sector.

On Tuesday, May 7th, a significant milestone was achieved as Apwen Lagos paid a courtesy visit to the esteemed premises of First Exploration and Petroleum Development Corporation (First E&P) situated in the heart of Ikoyi. Led by the distinguished Chairman, Engr. (Dr) Wuraola Atinuke Owolabi, the delegation sought to foster closer ties with First E&P, exploring avenues for collaboration and mutual benefit. Warmly welcomed by Similolu Adeyinka, the Deputy General Manager of Corporate Services at First E&P, the ambiance was both convivial and conducive to productive dialogue. The meeting was marked by insightful discussions on the current landscape of the energy sector, emerging trends, and prospects for partnership. First E&P graciously shared insights into their ongoing projects, corporate ethos, and future aspirations, exemplifying a commitment to excellence and sustainable resource management. In turn, the visiting delegation lauded First E&P for their industry contributions and expressed keen interest in forging collaborative initiatives, knowledge exchange programs, and capacity-building endeavors. Chairman Owolabi eloquently articulated the vision and mission of Apwen Lagos, underscoring the organization’s dedication to empowering women in engineering. The interactive session, including a dynamic question-and-answer segment, further enriched the exchange of ideas. The Executive Director of Corporate Services, Emmanuel Etomi, and Mrs. Olatomiwa Akande-Ayeni, Head of Corporate Communications, expressed their appreciation for Apwen’s efforts in promoting gender diversity and sustainability in the engineering sphere. Read More!  

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