Female engineers seek leadership inclusion, talent retention in energy sector

Female engineers in Nigeria are intensifying calls for greater inclusion in leadership roles within the country’s energy and infrastructure sectors, as professional bodies push new strategies aimed at bridging gender gaps and reducing the migration of young technical talent.
The Chairman of the Association of Professional Women Engineers of Nigeria (APWEN), Victoria Island Chapter, Mrs. Nneamaka Ekechukwu, has unveiled a set of initiatives focused on mentorship, corporate partnerships, and structured talent development to address the persistent underrepresentation of women in senior engineering and project leadership positions.
Speaking during the inauguration of the chapter’s second...