Parents and teachers have been urged to encourage female students to study science, technology, engineering and mathematics to compete with their counterparts across the globe.
The call was made during the annual breakfast meeting organised by the women wing of the Chemical Society of Nigeria Kaduna Chapter held at the NDA Ribadu Campus in Kaduna.
IUPAC Global women breakfast meeting is an annual event organises around the globe by women in Chemistry of the Chemical Society.
The “theme for this year is Accelerating equity in Science tends to showcase the potentials of the girl child I’m studying science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
In an address Chairperson of the Chemical Society of Nigeria Kaduna Chapter, Emi Johnson Umo eka explained that the CSN women wing seek to increase and celebrate women in science, give them inspiration to achieve their goals.
Mrs. Emi Johnson Umo eka maitained that the Chemical Society of Nigeria will continue to support women and girls through mentorship programs.
Co-ordinator of the program women wing, Chemical society of Nigeria Kaduna chapter, Dr. Patricia Ese Umoru said women in chemistry seek to encourage women to study sciences and contribute to the society.
She urged government to come in and assist them towards making the initiative more vibrant.
The Guest Speaker at the occasion, Professor Adetutu Oluwakemi Aliyu stressed that the sky is just the beginning for the female student, urging parents to support girls pursue their career in science related courses.
Professor Adetutu called on institutions to create a more robust curriculum through practical innovations.
In a remark Chief host at the occasion and commandant, Nigerian defense academy NDA, Major General John Ochai said regardless of gender, every child is endowed for both academic and skills acquisition.
He noted that the girl child should be given the opportunity to enhance her study in science and engineering.
During the program Student participants were drawn from across Kaduna to attend the breakfast meeting.
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