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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. Read More!  

L-r… Past Chairman ,Association of Professional Women Engineers of Nigeria  (APWEN)  Engr Laolu Adedapo-Asida;  former  President of (APWEN)/Guest Speaker ,Engr idiat Amusu; receiving a plague from  Past President (APWEN)   Engr Olayinka Abdul; ,Chairman Lagos APWEN , Engr Atinuke Owolabi; past Chairman Engr Mary Afolayan, during the Unveiling Idiat Amusu  Mentorship ,Scheme in Commemoration of world creativity and innovation day  organised by (APWEN) held in Lagos on 24/4/2024 …PHOTOS: CHINYERE IKEANYI Read More!  

The Management Team of First Exploration and Petroleum Development Company Limited, Mr.Darlington Okougha General Manager Finance Management, Mr. Emmanuel Etomi Executive Director of Corporate Services , Mrs Abimbola Ayinde GM Upstream Commercial,Finance service,with APWENLagos Chairman Engr Atinuke Owolabi, Mr Defolu Olufon, General Counsel, First E &P, Engr.John Alamu, GM Engineering & Capital Project, Mr Olatunbosun Oni General Manager Operations at First Exploration & Petroleum Development Company during the courtsey visit to the organization. Read More!  

The Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) yesterday conferred the fellowship of the 66-year-old organisation on 166 engineering professionals, with the President of the organisation charging awardees to serve with integrity. Speaking at the event in Abuja, the NSE President and Chairman-in-Council, Margaret Oguntala, urged the conferees to uphold the highest standards of professionalism and ethics, serving as role models for the next generation of engineers. Highlighting their contributions to the profession and to the nation, Oguntala said that their fellowship was a testament to their exceptional dedication, skill, and commitment to the advancement of engineering. “This fellowship is not merely an acknowledgment of your past achievements but a charge to continue serving with excellence and integrity,” she said, describing them as leaders of the NSE. Read More!  

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!  

The Association of Professional Women Engineers of Nigeria, APWEN, Lagos chapter has charged her members to commit to excellence, empower the next generation, and contribute meaningfully to society. he charge was made at the just concluded innovation month in commemoration of the World Creativity and Innovation Day. Read More!  

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!  

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!  

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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