Nigeria’s National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) has awarded six female engineers a total of N70.5 million in grants under the Developing Engineering Leaders Through Her (DELT-Her) initiative. This project aims to address the gender imbalance in Nigeria’s engineering and technology sectors.
Empowering Women in STEM
The DELT-Her initiative was launched on International Women’s Day, March 8, 2024, to empower young women in engineering and technology. NASENI’s Executive Vice Chairman, Khalil Halilu, emphasized the importance of providing women with the necessary tools and support to thrive in male-dominated fields.
Grant Recipients
The six grant recipients and their projects are:
- Engr. Rukkaya Abdulmutalib – Artificial Intelligence Censored Machine to Monitor Soil Health for Green-Houses (N3m)
- Patience Ibrahim-Janda – Automobile Brake Pads produced from Organic Waste (N10m)
- Engr. Amina Ibrahim Khaleel – Drone for Intelligent Real-time Security and Target Tracking (N17.5m)
- Engr. Dr. Kudirat Oyewumi Jimoh – Electronic Training Board/Device for Science and Engineering Students (N16.5m)
- Engr. Dr. Ikechukwu Ijeoma Francisca – Automatic Bambara Flour Processing Machine (N8.5m)
- Engr. Abisola Ayomide Olayiwola – Solar-powered Snail Shelling Machine (N15m)
Additional Support
The awardees will receive technical support, links to partners, and commercialization of R&D institute outputs. Some will also participate in the AFRI. Lab Annual gathering in Cape Town, South Africa.
Inspiring Young Girls
In commemoration of the International Day of the Girl Child, four junior girls’ secondary schools showcased innovative devices at the agency, including:
- Junior Secondary School Jikwoyi 1 – Fueless Generator
- Junior Secondary School Pasali – Fabrication of Mini Refinery Waste Plastics into Home Use Liquids Fuels and Gas
This initiative aims to inspire young girls to pursue careers in science and engineering.
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