Lagos, Nigeria – February 29, 2024
In commemoration of the 2024 International Women’s and Girls in Science Day, Women’s Technology Empowerment Centre (W.TEC) joined forces with Lafarge Nigeria to organize an impactful Science and Tech Quiz for 50 secondary school girls at Surulere Girls Senior Grammar School, Surulere Lagos.
The event, designed to inspire girls to pursue careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM), featured engaging career talk sessions led by Lafarge Nigeria’s Country Environment Manager, Olufunke Madojutimi. She shared her successful journey in the tech industry, encouraging the girls to consider STEM fields as viable and rewarding career options. Her session followed a quick Q & A session anchored by Ini Antaih the Corporate Citizenship Manager, at Lafarge.
The Science and Tech Quiz, expertly hosted by Oluwanifesimi Oso Programme Assistant at W.TEC, showcased the girls’ knowledge and enthusiasm for STEM subjects. Three outstanding participants were awarded attractive prizes for their remarkable performance.
W.TEC expressed gratitude to Lafarge Nigeria for their generous support, providing a platform for their female tech professionals to interact with the girls. This interaction aimed to inspire and reassure the students of their potential success in STEM fields, particularly in engineering. The event highlighted the need for increased female participation in STEM for a more inclusive and diverse industry.
Yemisi Efunuga, Programmes Co-ordinator at W.TEC, emphasized the importance of empowering girls in STEM and thanked Lafarge Nigeria for their commitment to fostering a supportive environment for young girls pursuing science and technology.
The event concluded with refreshments and gift items for the participating girls, reinforcing the message of empowerment and encouraging their continued interest in STEM education.
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Adeyemi Odutola
Yemi@wteconline.org
About W.TEC:
Women’s Technology Empowerment Centre (W.TEC) is a non-profit organization committed to promoting and advocating for the increased participation of women and girls in technology and STEM fields.
About Lafarge Nigeria:
Lafarge Nigeria is a leading building materials company, committed to promoting sustainable construction and development in Nigeria.