APWEN Targets Potential Female Engineers In Anambra Schools' Quiz Competition

APWEN targets potential female engineers in Anambra schools' quiz competition 

From Seun Miracle 

Association of Professional Women Engineers of Nigeria (APWEN), Awka Chapter has organized a STEM quiz competition for SS2 female students in government Secondary Schools in Anambra state.

The competition, held at the Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Anambra state and titled, "Who Wants to Be an Engineer?" attracted three selected schools in Awka South local government area of the state who were quizzed on Mathematics, Biology, Physics, Chemistry and Basic Engineering Knowledge.

Community Secondary School, Amansea emerged the winner with 14 points, while Nneoma Community Secondary School, Nibo and Community Secondary school, Mbaukwu came second and third positions with 13 and 12 points respectively.

Announcing the results, the quiz master, Engr Victor Mbachu disclosed cash prizes of N80,000 for the first position sponsored by Prof. Louis Orakwe; N50,000 second position sponsored by 
Engr. Chiamaka Nwabanne and N40,000 third position sponsored by Prof. Philomena Igbokwe.

APWEN Chapter Chairman, Engr Dr Ifeyinwa Dimson said the competition, organized in honor of the late past president, Engr Funmilola Ojelade was targeted at changing negative narratives of few women in the engineering field despite its impact in shaping every aspect of the world.

She said, "Who Wants to Be an Engineer?” - STEM Quiz Competition, is an initiative focused on female students in state government-owned secondary schools within Anambra state.

"We stand at a time when science, technology, and engineering are shaping every aspect of our world. Yet, the engineering field still has too few women. 

"This competition exists to change that narrative. Our goal is simple: to inspire our young girls to see themselves as problem-solvers, innovators, and future engineers for Anambra State and Nigeria at large.

"To our contestants, you are already winners for stepping forward. Mathematics, Basic Science, and Technology will test more than your memory.

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