Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa
The Federal Government and key education stakeholders have advocated enhanced career guidance and supportive mechanisms in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) to empower secondary faculty college students throughout the nation.
Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, made this recognized on the STEM Africa Innovation Boot Camp organised by ExxonMobil Foundation and Junior Achievement Nigeria, the STEM Africa Initiative geared toward constructing college students’ confidence and stimulate their long-term curiosity in STEM associated careers.
The minister recommended the ExxonMobil Foundation for its ongoing STEM initiative geared toward uplifting younger Nigerians.
Represented by the Deputy Director of the Science and Technology Department, Olley Frank, the minister famous that the programme aligns seamlessly with President Bola Tinubu’s transformative agenda for selling science education nationwide.
Executive Director of the ExxonMobil Affiliates Nigeria, Hazizi Hassan, reaffirmed the organisation’s dedication to supporting STEM education.
He said that “The initiative is designed to develop the next generation of innovators, engineers, scientists, and leaders who will drive Nigeria’s future growth and development.”
Similarly, the General Manager of Socio-economics and Community Affairs for the inspiration in Nigeria, Mr Nigel Cookey-Gam, burdened the crucial position of STEM education in fostering financial development and guaranteeing sustainable growth within the twenty first century.
Acting Executive Director of Junior Achievement Nigeria, Olaolu Akogun, described the initiative as “A celebration of consistency, partnership, innovation, and collective commitment to shaping the future of young Africans through STEM education.”