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12/10/2025

The Association of Professional Women Engineers of Nigeria (APWEN), Maiduguri Chapter, in collaboration with Engr. Kori Shettima, FNSE, FNICE, Special Adviser to His Excellency, the Governor of Borno State on Works, successfully commemorated the International Day of the Girl Child and Scholarship Awards at Yerwa Government Girls Secondary School, Maiduguri, on Saturday, 11th October 2025.

The event, themed “The Girl I Am, The Change I Lead: Girls on the Frontline in Crises,” brought together students, educators, and professional engineers to inspire and empower young girls to embrace education, leadership, and innovation in STEM.

During the event, the APWEN Maiduguri Chapter Chairperson, Engr. Hajju Tijjani Gazali MNSE, FNIEE, donated 20 school bags filled with exercise books to support students’ learning and motivate them to remain focused and determined in their educational journey. She encouraged the girls to dream big, work hard, and see engineering and science as pathways for transforming their communities.

The event also featured goodwill messages, scholarship presentations, and motivational talks from distinguished guests. In her goodwill remark, Engr. Kori Shettima reaffirmed her commitment to advancing girls’ education and empowerment, announcing a donation of ₦1.1 million and a large consignment of exercise books to support the students of Yerwa Government Girls Secondary School.

The occasion was graced by the Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), Maiduguri Branch Engr.Jidda Amma, members of APWEN Maiduguri Chapter, and other dignitaries who reiterated their dedication to promoting girl-child education and inclusion in STEM fields.

In her appreciation remarks, the Principal of Yerwa Government Girls Secondary School, Hajiya Fatima Muhammad Dauda, expressed deep gratitude to APWEN Maiduguri Chapter and Engr. Kori Shettima for choosing the school as the host venue for this year’s celebration. She commended their unwavering efforts toward empowering girls and promoting STEM education, noting that the program has rekindled hope and ambition among her students.

APWEN Maiduguri Chapter extends special appreciation to Engr. Aisha Gazali, MNSE, MNICE, for her steadfast commitment and coordination efforts, as well as to Engr. Halima Baba Dauda, MNSE, MNICE, for her active involvement in ensuring the success of the program. Their teamwork and dedication contributed immensely to the smooth ex*****on and impact of this year’s celebration.

09/09/2023

09/09/2023

The Association of Professional Women Engineers of Nigeria(APWEN)Maiduguri chapter paid a courtesy visit to their patron, wife of the Borno state Governor Engr.(DR).Habiba Babagana Umara Zulum mnse at the Borno state Government House.

The Delegation was lead by Engr.Kori Shettima, in her opening remarks, highlighted the purpose of the visit was to congratulate the first family on the re-election of His Excellency Prof.Babagana Umara Zulum and his tremendous projects he has done in his 100days in office and Appreciation on the opportunity given to Engineers to participate in Government activities and to Introduce the new Excos.
Special prayers were offered to the loss of an APWEN member Engr.Bawagana Bulama and the chair person's late Husband, Alhaji Mustpha Gumajema.

In her remarks,the wife of the Governor stated that she appreciated the courtesy visit as always her doors are open to all members and promised to be more actively involved in the association activities.

07/09/2023

Engr. Hajju Gazali emerges new Chairman of APWEN Maiduguri Chapter

The Association of Professional Women Engineers in Nigeria (APWEN), Maiduguri chapter elects Engr. Hajju Tijjani Gazali as new Chairman, as Engr. Kori Shettima's tenure ends

The election was held at the NSE secretariat, Ramat shopping complex on Sunday afternoon, where new Executive members emerged.

The outgoing Chairman, Engr. Kori Shettima congratulated the new Excos and urged members to keep up the same zeal and determination accorded her during her tenure by attending meetings.

She also encouraged members to register with the association, especially students and graduates. Members who are not registered with NSE and COREN, should endeavor to do so, APWEN is going to try its possible best in assisting with their registrations in one way or the other.

Engr. Kori Shettima is optimistic that the new Excos will continue from where she stopped.

The new Exco member include:

1.Chairman: Engr. Hajju Tijjani Gazali
2.Vice Chairman: Engr. Bintu Tijjani Maina
3.Secretary General: Engr. Fatima Binta Mohammed
4.Assistant Secretary General: Engr.Halima Baba Dauda
5.Financial Secretary: Engr. Yafanna Mohammed Alkali
6.Treasurer: Engr. Fati Babagana Gutti 7.Technical Secretary: Engr. Habiba Abdullahi
8.Asst. Technical Secretary: Engr. Yagana Abba Lawan
9.Public Relation officer: Engr. Aisha Ahmed AlGazali
10.Asst. P.R.O : Hajja Gana Femah
11.Ex officio I : Engr. Kori Shettima
12.Ex officio II : Engr. Hajja Inna Usman
13.Internal auditor: Engr. Amina Modu Yale