The Association of Professional Women Engineers of Nigeria (APWEN) has called for stronger and more adaptable systems that will enable women engineers to play a greater role in Nigeria’s infrastructure and development.
The association made the call at its 2026 International Conference, Exhibition and Annual General Meeting in Abuja, themed “Designing Adaptive Systems: Engineering Energy, Building Net-Zero, Delivering Tomorrow’s Infrastructure.” The conference runs from September 21 to 25.
APWEN President, Chinyere Nnenna Igwegbe, said infrastructure planning must respond to climate change, energy transition, rapid urbanisation and emerging technologies.
She stressed that women engineers should be fully involved in decisions concerning energy, infrastructure and national development, rather than being left on the margins of the sector.
Igwegbe also urged government agencies, private companies and development partners to expand training, sponsorship and leadership opportunities for women engineers and young professionals.
The association further advocated stronger collaboration among government, universities, research institutions, professional bodies and the private sector to turn engineering research and innovations into practical solutions.
The call comes as Nigeria faces growing infrastructure needs and pressure to develop more resilient energy and urban systems. APWEN said supporting women engineers would strengthen professional capacity while widening participation in projects critical to the country’s economic and technological development.
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