By Eze Adiuku
Hon. Nnakire Obani, popularly known as “The Good Shepherd,” has joined the global community in marking International Women in Engineering Day, celebrating the achievements, resilience, and contributions of women engineers in Nigeria and beyond.
In a statement issued by his media team, Hon. Nnakire commended the critical role women engineers continue to play in driving innovation, infrastructure development, and technological advancement across the country. He noted that their dedication and professionalism have remained a source of inspiration for younger generations seeking to make their mark in engineering and related fields.
He observed that women in engineering have repeatedly broken barriers and dismantled long-standing stereotypes, demonstrating that excellence, leadership, and ingenuity are not defined by gender.
Hon. Nnakire also used the occasion to encourage young girls to embrace careers in engineering and other STEM disciplines, stressing that the future favours those bold enough to dream, innovate, and craft solutions to society’s pressing challenges.
He described the contributions of women engineers as invaluable to nation-building, insisting that their work deserves greater recognition, appreciation, and institutional support.
The lawmaker rounded off his message with warm wishes to women engineers everywhere, commending their unwavering commitment to building a better and more prosperous future for all.
