A new call to action has been issued to women engineers in Nigeria, urging them to move beyond advocacy and take on a more active role in driving practical solutions to pressing engineering challenges.
The Challenge From APWEN
The Association of Professional Women Engineers of Nigeria (APWEN) is the organization behind this call to action, emphasizing the need for women engineers to move beyond just raising awareness and instead take concrete steps to address issues like infrastructure development, environmental sustainability, and healthcare access.
According to **Bamidele Adesanya**, the President of APWEN, women engineers possess a unique perspective and set of skills that would enable them to drive meaningful change in these areas. “We want to see women engineers in the driver’s seat, developing and implementing innovative solutions that can positively impact our communities and the world at large,” she said.
A Focus on Practicality
The APWEN challenge reflects a growing recognition that advocacy alone is not enough to effect meaningful change. While raising awareness about important issues is essential, it’s the practical solutions that can actually address them.
Women engineers are being encouraged to apply their technical expertise to real-world problems, whether it’s designing more efficient energy systems, developing new water treatment technologies, or creating innovative medical devices.
What This Means
This call to action has significant implications for women engineers in Nigeria and beyond. By focusing on practical solutions, women engineers can tap into a sense of purpose and fulfillment that comes from knowing their work is making a tangible difference in people’s lives.
Ultimately, the challenge issued by APWEN represents a significant opportunity for women engineers to demonstrate their value and expertise, not just in their professional capacities but also as leaders and change-makers in their communities.
