Nigerian Agency Grants N229m to 14 Female Engineers for Innovative Projects

The Science & Engineering Agency, in collaboration with the Presidential Technology Transfer Committee, awarded a total of N229 million to 14 female engineers to develop innovative solutions impacting society. The initiative aims to empower women in engineering and bridge the gender gap in technology development.

Notable figures involved include Chima Cletu Akwaja, Khalil Suleiman Halilu, and Dr. Moham Dahiru.

The project supports women's participation in STEM fields and highlights the untapped potential of women in science and technology. Senators Godswil Akpabio and Ezenwa Francis Onyewuchi commended the initiative for promoting gender inclusivity in the technology sector.