APWEN and NMDPRA Partner to Boost Female Inclusion in Nigeria's Petroleum Sector

The Association of Professional Women Engineers of Nigeria (APWEN) paid a courtesy visit to the Authority Chief Executive of Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) on January 29, 2026, to push for more women in Nigeria's petroleum sector. Led by APWEN's 11th president, Engr. Ini Usoro, the delegation included APWEN President Engr. Chinyere Nnenna Igwegbe, her executive committee, and some senior members. APWEN President, Engr. Chinyere Igwegbe initiated discussions with NMDPRA's Authority Chief Executive, Engr. Saidu Mohammed, on APWEN's initiatives, seeking a partnership to promote diversity, talent growth, and innovation. APWEN shared its programs for young girls and women engineers, stressing the need for partnerships to amplify impact. Engr. Saidu Mohammed praised APWEN's work and promised support. Key outcomes include NMDPRA sponsoring APWEN events, encouraging female engineers to join, and exploring a formal partnership. This aims to create a more inclusive engineering landscape in Nigeria, empowering women and driving growth.

APWEN and NMDPRA Partner to Boost Female Inclusion in Nigeria's Petroleum Sector

The Association of Professional Women Engineers of Nigeria (APWEN) paid a courtesy visit to the Authority Chief Executive of Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) on January 29, 2026, to push for more women in Nigeria's petroleum sector. Led by APWEN's 11th president, Engr. Ini Usoro, the delegation included APWEN President Engr. Chinyere Nnenna Igwegbe, her executive committee, and some senior members. APWEN President, Engr. Chinyere Igwegbe initiated discussions with NMDPRA's Authority Chief Executive, Engr. Saidu Mohammed, on APWEN's initiatives, seeking a partnership to promote diversity, talent growth, and innovation. APWEN shared its programs for young girls and women engineers, stressing the need for partnerships to amplify impact. Engr. Saidu Mohammed praised APWEN's work and promised support. Key outcomes include NMDPRA sponsoring APWEN events, encouraging female engineers to join, and exploring a formal partnership. This aims to create a more inclusive engineering landscape in Nigeria, empowering women and driving growth.The APWEN delegation comprised notable members including Engr. Abosede Adewole, National Technical Secretary; Engr. Chinelo Ojukwu, Ex-Officio; Engr. Gladys Okoro; Engr. Dr. Itohan, FNSE; and Engr. Fausat Dare-Bello, FNSE