Dr. Adebisi Osim, President of the Association of Professional Women Engineers of Nigeria (APWEN), has emphasized the need for more inclusion of women in Nigeria’s extractive industries, particularly in the mining sector. Speaking at the sixth edition of the Nkechinyere Isigwe Annual Lecture in Abuja, Osim highlighted the economic significance of the mining sector and the barriers women face within it.
Themed “Can Women Thrive in Mining? Breaking Barriers and Seizing Opportunities in the Extractive Industries,” the event addressed gender stereotypes, limited access to training, and workplace discrimination that hinder women’s participation. Osim called for strategies to create a more inclusive environment, urging the attendees to implement solutions that support women engineers in the field.
Margaret Oguntala, President of the Nigerian Society of Engineers, also underscored the crucial role engineers play in national development, reinforcing the importance of inclusivity in the sector.
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