NOSL engages girls on STEM skills development in Nigeria
By BASHIR ADEFAKA
The initiative, according to NOSL, aimed to inspire girl students in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM).
The Natural Oilfield Services Limited (NOSL) has engaged girls especially in schools in effort to develop Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM).
According to NOSL, organisers of the engagement, innovation and technological changes have paved the way for the enormous and pressing demand for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) proficiencies.
Being a key driving force, STEM provides intellectual achievements that exhibit progress and establish fundamental aspects of existence. Providing all students, especially girls, with access to relevant education in the STEM discipline is crucial.
For this core reason, the Natural Oilfield Services Limited (NOSL) organised an event themed, ‘The Future is STEM’, which was held at Bon Voyage Hotel, Lagos, on Thursday November 23, 2023.
The initiative, according to NOSL, aimed to inspire girl students in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM).
At the event on Thursday, 25 students from Queen’s College, Yaba, Lagos, attended and exhibited their robotic projects.
Special dignitaries in attendance included Mrs. Gbemisola Kayode-Bolarinwa, Deputy Director, Head of Strategy and Governance Department, Federal Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation, Nigeria; Mrs. Folake Etomi, Chairperson, Nigeria Women in Information and Technology; and Mrs. Funmilola Omojola, Vice Chairperson, Nigeria Computer Society, Lagos Chapter and Programme Coordinator, Rise Up and Sparkle Initiative.
Other dignitaries who attended were Mrs. Femi Abugo, Vice Chairperson, Nigeria Women in Information and Technology; Ms. Damilola Aremu, Executive, Nigeria Women in Information and Technology, and Mrs. Edna Adeyemi, Secretary, Nigeria Women in Information and Technology.
During the event, Mrs. Gbemisola Kayode-Bolarinwa said, “With the advent of technology, STEM education can offer 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.”
Proper education provides the best learning, thus making education a significant part of everyday life. With the familiarity of STEM, a variety of exciting digital learning explorations can help girl students put STEM skills into engagement with practical, and ready-to-use activities, speakers at the event agreed.
In her own submission, Mrs. Folake Etomi, Chairperson, Nigeria Women in Information and Technology, 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.”
The DEFENDER reports that actively supporting and inspiring girls in STEM is at the core of NOSL.
The company ensures that more female students venture into STEM fields, sparking breakthroughs in their professions and permeating every aspect of life to gain an edge in the future.
