WCEC - Women in Construction, Engineering & Commerce Conference

WOMEN IN CONSTRUCTION, ENGINEERING AND COMMERCE CONFERENCE (WCEC 2022)

What is Women in Construction, Engineering and Commerce
It is a platform for key stakeholders in the Construction, Engineering and Commerce Industries to highlight the importance of creating a synergy amongst these industry stakeholders. For Nigeria to expand its services in Engineering and Construction, beyond its shores, it needs a strong relationship with commerce. With the African Continental Free Trade Area, The Construction and Engineering stakeholders need to leverage on the extensive nature of a market of over 1.4 Billion population. Commerce, well coordinated appears to be the leeway to accessing this market. It is an inspirational and insightful event for women in these industries.

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JULY 6TH, 2022

11:30AM - 02:30 PM

LANDMARK CENTER, ONIRU,
VICTORIA ISLAND LAGOS

Join us on a 1-day global journey sharing unmatched insight & perspectives, and original opportunities to
expand your network while advancing yourself in the construction, engineering and commerce industry.

PURPOSE:

Position yourself right in the middle of new global insight, mind-opening content and new industry best practices.
Identify role models, connect with mentors and engage in global discussions. We have curated a multitude of networking approaches for all your needs.
Immerse yourself in different sessions curated to enhance your skills, while engaging in holistic thought leadership to uncover the new paths in construction, engineering and commerce industries respectively.
Leveraging on the opportunities of AfcFTA for proper positioning of Women in Construction, Engineering and Commerce so as to benefit from access to over 50 countries in Africa.
Providing a platform to share market insights and intelligence on providing engineering services to a market of over 1.4 Billion.
Creating a new specialized community of Trade/Commerce and engineering experts through content.

ORDER OF PROGRAMME

MODERATOR

ENGR. ABOSEDE - South West Co-ordinator, Association of Professional Women Engineers of Nigeria (APWEN)

OPENING SPEECH

(from the co-host): 11:30 am - 11:45 am

Engr. Dr. Elizabeth Jumoke Eterigho, FNSE, FNSChE - President, Association of Professional Women Engineers of Nigeria (APWEN)

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

11:45 am - 12:10 pm

Engr Margaret Aina Oguntala, FNSE, FNSChE - Deputy President, The Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE)/ MD Bamsat Nigeria Limited
12:10 pm - 12:30 pm

Hajiya Aisha Abubakar - CHAIRPERSON, NACCIMA Business Women Group (NAWORG)

PANEL DISCUSSION

12:30 pm - 2:10 pm (Q & A Included)

PANELISTS

Dr. Chinyere Alumona - Director General, Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Dr. Victoria Akai - Director General, Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Mrs Adenike Saheed - President, Association of Professional Women Builders of Nigeria (APWEN)-NIOB WOMEN CHAPTER
Engr. Mrs. Hauwa Sadique - Technical Adviser to the Honorable Minister of Water Resources.
Ms. Joanna Mai - Deputy Director, Taipei Trade Office, Nigeria
Engr. Dr. Patricia Opene-Odili FNSE - Contracts Engineering Advisor Exxon Mobil.
Mrs. Bisi Adeyemi - President Nigeria British Chamber of Commerce
Engr. Dr. Mrs Lola Adetona,FNSE - Former National Vice Chairman-Nigeria Institution of Civil Engineers

CLOSING REMARKS

2:10 pm - 2:15 pm

Engr. Monsurah Alagbe - Lagos State Chapter Chairman, The Association of Professional Women Engineers of Lagos (APWEN)