In a move to boost female participation in Nigeria's engineering sector, WACT-APM Terminals Nigeria has launched the EngineerHer Programme, a one-year training and mentorship initiative aimed at empowering young female engineering graduates.
The programme, which kicked off with eight selected women, offers hands-on technical training, leadership development, and real industry experience — helping bridge the gender gap in engineering roles at the terminal and across the country.
WACT's Managing Director, Jeethu Jose, described the programme as a bold step in advancing diversity and inclusion, noting that while women make up nearly half of Nigeria's population, they account for only 5% of practicing engineers.
"We're creating a platform where women can lead, grow, and help shape the future of engineering," Jose said.
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Senior People Business Partner, Chinelo Obienyem, added that the initiative is not just about training — it's about creating opportunities for women to thrive and contribute meaningfully to the industry.
One of the selected beneficiaries, Margaret Jiji Seignure, said the programme offered her a long-awaited chance to explore her field and build a career she had feared might remain a dream.
This initiative is expected to nurture future leaders in engineering, while promoting gender equity within both WACT and the broader Nigerian industrial landscape.
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