Bayelsa Deputy Governor, Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, has been confereed with the APMAN of the Year award by the Association of Professional Women Engineers of Nigeria (APWEN), Bayelsa State chapter
According to the organizers, the award, which was presented to the representative of the deputy governor, Mr. Gowon Toruyouyei, is a testament to Ewhrudjakpor’s steadfast commitment and relentless support for women engineers over the years, particularly for the initiatives both at the national and state levels spearheaded by APWEN.
The award ceremony was part of the activities marking the inauguration of APWEN’s 4th Chairman, Mrs. Amalate Ann Jonathan Obuebite.
The ceremony which held in Yenagoa on Thursday, included a special inaugural lecture dedicated to Nigeria’s first female professor of mechanical engineering, Prof. Ongoebi Maureen Etebu, who was the pioneer vice chancellor of the Nigerian Maritime University, Okerenkoko, Delta State.
It was a fitting tribute to her remarkable achievements, in a field that is often male-dominated, showcasing APWEN’s dedication to honouring such milestones.
Obuebite in her remarks, said the event underscores APWEN’s unwavering commitment to creating a nurturing and supportive environment for women in engineering.
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She noted that the association, by establishing a strong platform for professional networking, exchange of knowledge, and mutual encouragement, it aspires to elevate the representation and capabilities of female engineers across Nigeria.
She said that the recognition of outstanding individuals, like Ewhrudjakpo is crucial in furthering the organization’s goals, which include empowerment and the promotion of women in the field of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
The ceremony was attended by the National President of APWEN, Dr. Adebisi Osim,
the First Lady of Bayelsa State, Dr. Mrs. Gloria Diri, and the immediate past Deputy Governor of the state, Rear Admiral Gborigbiogha John Jonah, among others.