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APWEN CELEBRATES INTERNATIONAL DAY OF GIRL CHILD TO HONOUR DEPARTED COLLEAGUE

The Chairman, Association of Professional Women Engineers of Nigeria, (APWEN), Ibadan Chapter, Engineer Rhaheemat Adabanija on Thursday celebrated International Day of Girl Child in ICT to honour one of their past President, late Engineer Funmilola Kikelomo Ojelade, fnse.

The students Engineering competition was held at Queen School Apata, Ibadan with the Theme: "Who Wants to be an Engineer".

She said Women engineers come together to celebrate the achievements of women in the fields of Information Communication Technology (ICT) and Science Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) which according to her will inspire the next generation of girls to embrace digital technology and STEM education.

She said "as we gather here, we are  not only celebrating this important day but also honoring one of our own, late, Engr. Funmi Ojelade, an engineer by profession, who was passionate about ICT and dedicated her life to bridging the digital gap.

We called her  "Digital President," she was a trailblazer in advocating for girls' education in ICT and inspiring them to pursue careers in technology. 

Though she may no longer be with us, her legacy lives on, inspiring countless others to follow in her footsteps.

As we commemorate this day, let us remember the importance of encouraging young girls to pursue careers in ICT and STEM".

Engineer Adabanija admonished parents to provide their children with the necessary skills and resources to empower them to become the next generation of innovators, leaders and change-makers in the digital world.

"At APWEN Ibadan Chapter, our slogan is "Encourage, Enhance, Excel. 

I am delighted to announce that Queen School will be representing the South West at the "Who Wants to Be an Engineer" virtual competition organized by the national body of APWEN, this competition will bring together all zones in the Federation, providing our students with an excellent opportunity to showcase their talents and passion for engineering".

She said, as the host school for the competition, scholarships will be awarded to deserving students. 

Additionally, Queen School will be providing cash donations to the best girls in ICT from SS1 to SS3, in line with our vision to encourage, enhance and excel, 

I urge you all to join us in our efforts to empower girls in ICT and STEM. 

Together, we can create a more inclusive and equitable digital future for all". Adabanija emphasized

She then appreciated Principal and staff members of Queen School, Apata, Ibadan for hosting the event and for their unwavering support in promoting girls education in ICT and STEM in Nigeria.

Queen School Apata, Ibadan  represented the South West zone of the association and came third in the engineering competition. 

In her remarks, the Chief Managing Officer, Found Africa Technology, Zainab Tijani noted  that the company is in partnership with  APWEN to strengthen students knowledge in engineering, hinting that technology has a wide space in the world. 

"We are the official partner  of Google Nigeria, we are so passionate about the growth and development of the individuals in the society".

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