Lagos, Nigeria – [August 23], 2025
The Women’s Technology Empowerment Centre (W.TEC) proudly announces the successful conclusion of the 18th edition of its She Creates Camp, held from August 10 to August 23, 2025, at Laureates College, Mafoluku, Ikeja Lagos. This two-week residential STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts & Mathematics) immersion brought together [insert number] bright and curious girls, aged 13–17, from across Lagos State for an enriching journey of hands-on learning, creativity, and innovation.
About She Creates Camp
She Creates Camp equips secondary school girls with critical 21st-century skills to design and implement useful technological solutions. Through a blend of technology, arts, and entrepreneurship, participants are empowered to become innovators and future leaders.
Programme Highlights
Across the two-week programme, participants engaged in advanced and interactive sessions, including:
- Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, IoT & Software Innovation
- Entrepreneurship, Financial Literacy & Planning, Gender & Leadership
- Cybersecurity & Digital Safety, Web Development with AI, Data Science
- Health & Hygiene, Emotional Intelligence, Public Speaking & Self-Branding
- Handcrafts, Film & Content Creation, Marine Engineering & Sustainability
- Team Bonding, Excursions, and Cultural Experiences
Excursions to LTT Coastal & Marine Services and Mohinani Sonnex Packaging Recycling Plant, Ikorodu, gave campers first-hand exposure to sustainability-driven industries and innovation in practice.
Facilitators & Mentors
This year’s camp featured a diverse and accomplished group of facilitators who generously shared their expertise, including:
Chidera Ironsi (Data Science), Benita Clement (Communication & Public Speaking), Khadijat Kareem (Communication & Public Speaking), Grace Brown Owoseni (Digital Safety & Cybersecurity), Chinemerem Okafor (Digital Safety & Cybersecurity), Arafah Ogunfemi (Web Development using AI), Maryam Abdulsalam (Health & Hygiene), Fabia Ogunmekan (Gender & Leadership), Olubunmi Shonde (Emotional Intelligence), Franca Peter (Marine Experience), Lesley Tarabina (Artificial Intelligence & IoT), Chinedu Isagbah (Art of Filmmaking), Alasiri Nurat Aderonke (Hand Crafts), Dr. Temilola Adeyemi (Financial Literacy & Planning), Engr. Abimbola Lagundoye (Girls in Marine Engineering), Monsurat Oshinfisan (Team Bonding), Ifeoluwa Sarumi (Digital Safety & Cybersecurity), Hope Philip (Building a Career in STEM), Osariemen Uwuilekhue (Building a Career in STEM), and Sabrina Ozma (Personal Branding & Portfolio Development).
Alumnae Network & Mentorship
At the closing ceremony, participants were inducted into the growing W.TEC Alumnae Network, joining hundreds of past campers who benefit from ongoing mentorship, workshops, and career guidance opportunities.
Recognition & Prizes
The camp culminated in a Graduation & Awards Ceremony, where distinguished participants were recognized in categories such as:
- Best Smart Home Team Project
- Best Web Building Team Project
- Best Hand Craft Team Project
- Best Waste Management Team Project
In addition, Character Awards were presented to participants who demonstrated outstanding personal qualities throughout the camp:
- Miss Prim & Proper – Nafisat Abubakar
- Miss Congeniality – Teniola Kuti
- Miss Leader – Nafisat Abubakar
- Miss Purposeful – Barakat Balogun
- Miss Capable – Efe Iluke
- Miss Blossom – Sonia Erose
- Miss Humor – Teniola Kuti
The most prestigious award, Best Overall Camp Participant – Miss W.TEC 2025, was presented to Nafisat Abubakar, who also earned the titles of Miss Prim & Proper and Miss Leader. As Miss W.TEC 2025, she will receive a high-profile tech mentorship opportunity to further nurture her leadership and innovation potential.
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