The Association of Professional Women Engineers of Nigeria, APWEN has handed over state-of-the-art innovation hub equipment to the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Lagos, UNILAG.
Blacktalker reports that the equipment includes 3D printers, a laser cutting machine, a CNC machine, 3D pens, complete safety tools, hand drills and 3D filaments.
The Dean of the Faculty of Engineering, Professor Samson Adeosun received the equipment on Thursday, April 3, 2025, at the Rahamon Bello Auditorium, UNILAG.
APWENLagos Chairman, Engr. (Dr.) Atinuke Wuraola-Owolabi, FNSE, described the donation as a catalyst for reshaping the future of engineering in Nigeria. According to her, the donation is geared towards equipping the next generation of engineers with cutting-edge resources.
“This is not just a donation; it’s a revolution in the making.”
She added “Today, we’re not just handing over equipment. We’re handing over possibilities. This Innovation Hub is a launchpad for our female engineers to dream big, break barriers, and lead as problem solvers.”
Expressing deep gratitude to the leadership of UNILAG, she underscored APWEN’s mission to dismantle gender stereotypes and cultivate innovation.
Her words “ We are mothers, as such the hub that’s currently being created within the faculty welcomes both female and male students, but our spotlight shines brightest on empowering women in engineering.”
She also teased a three-compartment hub design, poised to inspire all students with a hunger for innovation to tackle global challenges.
Earlier in his remarks, the Dean, Professor Samson Adeosun traced the collaboration’s roots to pivotal talks with the University management team. Under his leadership, he vowed to harness the equipment’s potential to turn bold ideas into world-changing inventions.
Also, the acting Director of UNILAG’s Innovation Technology Management Office and APWENLagos UNILAG Coordinator, Dr. Olayinka Adewunmi amplified the project’s vision, describing the hub as a cornerstone of APWEN’s dream to build a world-class tech and innovation ecosystem on campus.
Founded in 1982 by six visionaries under Engr. Mrs. J.O. Maduka formally inaugurated in 1983, APWEN, a division of the Nigerian Society of Engineers, continues to champion female engineers as catalysts for national and global progress.