International Women’s Day: APWEN BAYELSA Celebrates Female Engineers, Launches Mentor-Mentee Pairing Program
The Association of Professional Women Engineers of Nigeria (APWEN), Bayelsà chapter has celebrated the International Women’s Day with the launching of a Mentor-Mentee Pairing Program targeted at promoting strategic value of sponsorship in shaping career trajectories.
The celebration, tagged the spirit of “Give to Gain: Unlocking Potential through Mentorship and Sponsorship” brought together the hosting of a transformative panel discussion, bringing together professionals, graduate engineers, young professionals, and students eager to grow and thrive.
The session,which was rich, insightful, and deeply engaging, as our distinguished panelists, seasoned professionals from academia and industry, shared practical wisdom on the power of mentorship and the strategic value of sponsorship in shaping career trajectories.
The conversations, which involved leading Female Engineers and academia, went beyond theory, offering real-life experiences, honest reflections, and actionable guidance that resonated strongly with participants.
It was inspiring to witness the enthusiasm, curiosity, and determination of the young women who attended, each one ready to embrace the opportunities ahead.
A major highlight of the program was the successful pairing of 27 young female engineers and students with accomplished senior engineers who have graciously committed to serve as mentors.
This moment also marked not just the end of an event, but the beginning of meaningful relationships that will nurture growth, build confidence, and open doors for the next generation of leaders in engineering.
Speaking the event, the Chairman of the APWEN,Bayelsà chapter,Engr. Amalate Ann-Jonathan Obuebite, Ph.D., FNSE,
extended her heartfelt gratitude to the panelists who going forward will become mentors, investing their time, knowledge, and experience into these young minds.
“Your willingness to give is a powerful testament to the truth that when we pour into others, we collectively rise stronger.”
“To our mentees, this is your moment, embrace it fully, stay committed, and make the most of this invaluable opportunity.Together, we are not just building careers; we are shaping the future of engineering.”she stated
