Female students were at the weekend told to develop keen interest in science education if they want to compete favourably in the world of science, innovation and technology globally.
The Deputy Director/Head of Strategy and Governance Department, Federal Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation, Mrs. Gbemisola Kayode – Bolarinwa, stated this at a forum organised for female students of Queens College, Yaba, at the BonVoyage Hotel, Lagos, by the Natural Oilfield Services Limited at the weekend.
Mrs Kayode-Bolarinwa speaking on the theme: The future is STEM, described Science subjects as the bedrock of the study of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM), said female students must take their place and compete with their male counterparts in the study of STEM.
Mrs Kayode-Bolarinwa, commended the students for not only attending but exhibiting their robotic projects.
She said: “With the advent of technology, STEM education offers a new mindset and skills valued in any job. A career in STEM promises a bright future, opens more academic avenues and long-term opportunities, and enhances sustainable knowledge for the girls.”
She said STEM education offers a variety of exciting digital learning explorations that can help girl students put their skills into engagement with practical, and ready-to-use activities.
Chairperson, Nigeria Women in Information and Technology, Mrs Folake Etomi, said: “STEM education provides tremendous opportunities for profitable feat and prosperity. We need to empower girls in STEM. This initiative by NOSL for young girls will encourage and inspire them to pursue their interest in this domain and will help chase their dreams of becoming what they want to be in the future.”
She commended NOSL for creting a forum to inspire girls to develop interest in STEM education. The company ensures that more female students venture into STEM fields, sparking breakthroughs in their professions and permeating every aspects to gain an edge in life.
Among other dignitaries in attendance at the event included Mrs. Gbemisola Kayode-Bolarinwa, Deputy Director, Head of Strategy and Governance Department, Federal Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation, Nigeria, Chairperson, Nigeria Women in Information and Technology, Mrs. Folake Etomi, Vice Chairperson, Nigeria Computer Society, Lagos Chapter and Programme Coordinator, Rise Up and Sparkle Initiative, Mrs. Funmilola Omojola, Vice Chairperson, Nigeria Women in Information and Technology, Executive Director, Nigeria Women in Information and Technology Mrs. Femi Abugo, – Ms. Damilola Aremu and Secretary, Nigeria Women in Information and Technology Mrs. Edna Adeyemi.
