IHS Nigeria, W.TEC empower 400 girls in STEM
The Women’s Technology Empowerment Centre (W.TEC), in partnership with IHS Nigeria, has commemorated the 2026 International Day of Women and Girls in Science with an interactive session for over 200
The Women’s Technology Empowerment Centre (W.TEC), in partnership with IHS Nigeria, has commemorated the 2026 International Day of Women and Girls in Science with an interactive session for over 200 senior secondary school girls.
The beneficiaries comprised 100 female students from Lagos City College Yaba, the host school and 100 female students from Surulere Senior High School, Lagos.
The event featured interactive science and technology demonstrations, quiz competition, and a panel discussion with women professionals in IHS Nigeria, working across STEM fields. The sessions were designed to broaden academic exposure, strengthen confidence, spark curiosity, and deepen the students’ aspirations to pursue STEM studies and careers.
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The collaboration was built on a strong history of joint efforts to ignite interest in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) among young girls across the country.
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Speaking on the theme: “From Vision to Impact: Redefining STEM by Closing the Gender Gap” in her keynote address, the Associate Director, Diesel Operations, IHS Nigeria, Victory Onafeko, noted that closing the gender gap was essential for sustainable development and global progress, adding that innovation thrives when girls are given opportunities.
Onafeko stressed that gender inclusion was not just about access, but about creating environments where women can thrive, where voices are valued, and where representation is meaningful. She urged every young girl to believe in herself, adding that the future of science, technology, and innovation depended on them.
According to the Founder of W.TEC, Mrs. Oreoluwa Somolu Lesi, W.TEC’s partnership with IHS Nigeria, continues to demonstrate the power of corporate–civil society collaboration in driving meaningful, measurable impact.
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Lesi added that by bringing relatable female role models and hands-on STEM experiences directly into school environments, both organisations were actively reshaping perceptions of who belongs in STEM and empowering girls to see themselves as innovators and leaders.
Also, with the support of the Office of the Tutor-General/Permanent Secretary, Education District IV, and Lagos City College, W.TEC and IHS Nigeria are confident that the 2026 celebration will further reinforce shared commitments to educational excellence, gender inclusion, and future-ready skills — helping to nurture a generation of girls who are not just participants in science, but leaders within it.
Recall that in 2025, W.TEC and IHS Nigeria delivered the International Day of Women and Girls in Science as a national programme, reaching 300 girls across three centres — 100 girls each in Lagos, Kano, and Enugu.
