The Kogi State Ministry of Education has disclosed plans to partner with the Association of Professional Women Engineers of Nigeria to improve science education in schools across the state.
The State Commissioner for Education, Wemi Jones, made this known during a meeting with members of the association’s Kogi State Chapter in Lokoja. He explained that the proposed collaboration is aimed at strengthening science learning in public schools and encouraging more students, particularly girls, to pursue science-related subjects and careers.
According to him, the planned partnership aligns with the Ministry’s School Adoption and Mentorship Programme, which focuses on supporting schools through strategic collaborations and targeted interventions. He commended the association for proposing a Girls Science Quiz Competition in public schools, describing it as a practical step toward boosting interest and performance in science disciplines.
The Commissioner, who was represented by the Permanent Secretary, Alabi Albert Bamigbade, assured the group of the Ministry’s willingness to collaborate to ensure the success of the proposed competition.
Earlier, the State Chairman of the association, Cecilia Attah, said the visit was to formally inform the Ministry of their plan to kick-start the quiz competition. She added that the association remains committed to promoting awareness that engineering and science careers are equally open to girls across Kogi State.
