…Urges Greater Collaboration to Empower Women in STEM
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!The Chairman of the Science, Technical, and Vocational Schools Management Board (STVSMB), Enugu State Chapter, Dr. Amaka Ngene, has been honoured with a distinguished award by the Association of Professional Women Engineers of Nigeria (APWEN), Enugu State Chapter, in recognition of her exceptional contributions to technical education and the empowerment of women in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).
The award was presented during APWEN’s 1st Coal City Colloquium and Annual General Meeting, held under the theme “Innovating for Impact – Women in Engineering Leading the Way to a Better World.” The landmark event brought together women engineers, STEM advocates, and stakeholders to celebrate the transformative role of women in shaping the future of engineering and technological innovation.
In her goodwill message, Dr. Ngene expressed immense pride in the achievements of APWEN Enugu and optimism for the future of women engineers in Nigeria. She described the occasion as timely and deeply aligned with the aspirations of both the state and the nation, stressing that in a world driven by technology, innovation, and sustainable development, women engineers are “not just participants in progress, but pioneers of transformation.”
“As Chairman of the Science, Technical, and Vocational Schools Management Board, I see firsthand the power of technical education to unlock potential and shape futures,” she said. “Your commitment to excellence, mentorship, and advocacy is lighting the path for young girls across Enugu State who dare to dream of building bridges, designing solutions, and engineering a better tomorrow.”
Dr. Ngene called on the engineering community to deepen collaboration, amplify innovation, and reaffirm their shared mission of empowering women in STEM. Quoting engineer and astronaut Mae Jemison, she reminded participants: “Never limit yourself because of others’ limited imagination; never limit others because of your own.”
She congratulated APWEN Enugu on achieving this milestone and wished them fruitful deliberations, lasting impact, and an inspiring legacy.
The event, described by participants as a beacon of progress, reinforced the collective mission to nurture and celebrate women engineers who are leading the way toward a more sustainable and inclusive future.