The Association Of Professional Women Engineers of Nigeria, APWEN Lagos State chapter has sought to foster closer ties with First Exploration and Petroleum Development Company Limited also known as First E&P, exploring avenues for collaboration and mutual benefit.
APWEN Lagos led by the distinguished Chairman, Engr. (Dr) Wuraola Atinuke Owolabi made this known when it paid a courtesy visit to the esteemed premises of First E&P in Ikoyi on Tuesday, May 7th, 2024.
Warmly welcomed by the Deputy General Manager of Corporate Services at First E&P, Similolu Adeyinka, the meeting was marked by insightful discussions on the current landscape of the energy sector, emerging trends, and prospects for partnership.
The host, First E&P shared insights into their ongoing projects, corporate ethos, and future aspirations, exemplifying a commitment to excellence and sustainable resource management.
The Executive Director of Corporate Services, Emmanuel Etomi, and Mrs. Olatomiwa Akande-Ayeni, Head of Corporate Communications, expressed their appreciation for Apwen’s efforts in promoting gender diversity and sustainability in the engineering sphere.
The visiting delegation lauded First E&P for their industry contributions and expressed keen interest in forging collaborative initiatives, knowledge exchange programs, and capacity-building endeavors.
Eng. Owolabi eloquently articulated the vision and mission of APWEN Lagos, underscoring the organisation’s dedication to empowering women in engineering. The interactive session, including a dynamic question-and-answer segment, further enriched the exchange of ideas.
As the meeting concluded, she extended gratitude to the management of First E&P for their commitment to collaboration and partnership, emphasizing the significance of mutual respect and trust.
Both parties departed with a sense of optimism, affirming their commitment to maintaining open channels of communication for future engagement.
