WACT-APM Terminals Nigeria Graduates First Cohort of EngineerHer Programme
WACT-APM Terminals Nigeria has graduated the first cohort of its EngineerHer programme, a one-year initiative aimed at boosting female representation in engineering through skills training and job placement.
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WACT-APM Terminals Nigeria has graduated the first cohort of its EngineerHer programme, a one-year initiative designed to equip female graduates with practical engineering skills and industry experience.
The programme aims to increase female representation in engineering, a traditionally male-dominated field. Graduates received training in technical competencies, safety protocols, and operational procedures specific to terminal operations.
All members of the cohort have secured employment within the industry, according to Business Day. The placement marks a significant step in bridging the gender gap in engineering roles across Nigeria’s maritime and logistics sectors.
Launched to address gender imbalance, the EngineerHer programme combines classroom instruction with hands-on experience at WACT-APM Terminals’ facilities. Participants were drawn from engineering graduates across Nigerian universities.
“The success of this cohort proves that targeted interventions can unlock opportunities for women in engineering,” a company statement said, as reported by This Day. The terminal operator plans to expand the programme in subsequent years.
WACT-APM Terminals Nigeria emphasized its commitment to diversity and workforce development through the initiative. The company said it will continue collaborating with academic and industry partners to scale the programme’s reach.