APWEN President Says Infrastructure Remains Backbone Of Every Thriving Economy













APWEN President Says Infrastructure Remains  Backbone Of Every Thriving Economy


...As Benin Chapter Inaugurates New Executives

Iduozee Efe Paul, Benin 

The President of the Association of Professional Women Engineers of Nigeria (APWEN), Engr. Chinyere Nnenna Iwegbue, Fnse, Fniwe, Fniwe, said infrastructure remains the backbone of every thriving economy, such as; roads, bridges, water systems, power networks, schools, healthcare facilities, and digital systems all determine the quality of life of our people.  


Engr. Iwegbue represented by Engr Cordelia Ochuole Omoyi, made  the statements at the inauguration of the 7th Chairman, APWEN Benin Chapter and Her Executives, Edo state, said they are here to celebrate continuity, fresh vision, and renewed dedication to the ideals upon which APWEN was founded. 


Engr. Iwegbue who was the chairman of the event said," I warmly congratulate the newly would be inaugurated 7th Chairman and all members of her Executive Committee. Your emergence into leadership is both an honour and a responsibility.

" You have been entrusted with the mandate to build on the successes of your predecessors, strengthen the chapter, and create measurable impact within Benin City, Edo State, and beyond. 

"Today’s theme, "Engineering Resilient Infrastructure Through Technical Excellence & Gender-Inclusive Leadership, is timely and significant. 

"Resilient infrastructure goes beyond physical structures. It means systems that can withstand economic pressures, climate challenges, population growth, and emerging technological 
demands. 

"As engineers, technical excellence must remain our hallmark. Excellence requires competence, innovation, ethics, continuous learning, and adherence to standards.

" It means delivering projects that are safe, sustainable, durable, and fit for purpose. The future belongs to professionals who are prepared to combine engineering knowledge with modern tools, digital solutions, and strategic thinking."

In her presentation, the guest speaker of the occasion, Engr. Valarie Ifueko Agberagba, Fnse, said it is time to make engineering excellence a brand.

She said represented by Engr Doris Onwenna, Mnse, chairman APWEN Sapele chapter, asserted that they have to make engineering as an excellence brand.


"We have to make engineering excellence a brand. We can’t afford to lower our standard.Gender inclusive leadership – intentionally bringing women and gender-diverse experts into decision-making roles, which research shows leads to more long-term risk assessment, community-focused design, and equitable resource allocation.


She said,"We recognize that diverse teams build more resilient solutions. When you include women, youth, and men in your decision-making, you are gathering more “data points.” If one gender’s logic fails or hits a “blind spot,” another gender’s perspective “saves” the decision.  A room full of people who think exactly the same way will all have the same “blind spot."


The event witnessed the Oath of office and investiture of Engr. Dr. Perpetual Oby Obeta, as the 7th chairman of APWEN Benin chapter.

Given her address after the oath taking, Engr. Dr. Perpetual Oby Obeta, said as she accepts the mantle of leadership as the 7th chairman of APWEN, Benin chapter the moment is not just a personal milestone; but it is a call to service, a call to impact, and a call to advance the noble vision and mission that define their great association.

She said the vision of APWEN is clear and inspiring; to be the catalyst for advancement of women in the engineering profession towards national and global technological development.

Engr. Obeta, while listing the 7th era vision for APWEN Benin chapter, include; professional development and capacity building, mentorship and the girl child initiative, strategic partnerships and industry engagement, advocacy and visibility, impactfull Community based engineering projects, welfare and member engagement and others.


In her address, the outgoing chairman of APWEN Benin chapter, Engr. Cordelia Ochuole Omoyi, urged the incoming executive to lead by courage, remain committed,  be innovative with clarity and serve with integrity.

Highpoint of the event was the inauguration of the members of the executive and APWEN Benson Idahosa University Collegiate by the Benin chairman Engr Obeta. 

One of the executive members of APWEN Edo state chapter, Engr.(Mrs.) Peggy Ohikhare, said she very happy for being elected as one of the exco members of the association.

She disclosed that, as media coordinator of APWEN in Edo state, she would make sure all their stories, achievements, and publicity reach out to the general public especially, the one that talk about engineering women.

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