The United State Consulate has supported more than 500 high school students from underserved communities of Agege, Alimosho and Ifako-Ijaiye in Lagos Education District 1 in a series of STEM workshops held between October 12 and 28. 2021.
Speaking at the closing ceremony of the program held at Government Senior College in Agege, U.S. Consulate Public Affairs Officer Stephen Ibelli explained that the initiative was designed to stimulate the interest of the participating students in math and science, as well as careers in the STEM fields.
Ibelli explained that the series of workshops is part of the U.S. Mission’s ongoing efforts to promote STEM education in Nigeria. He noted that ensuring access to opportunities in STEM fields drives innovation and create conditions for a more prosperous society.
The United State Consulate has supported more than 500 high school students from underserved communities of Agege, Alimosho and Ifako-Ijaiye in Lagos Education District 1 in a series of STEM workshops held between October 12 and 28. 2021.
Speaking at the closing ceremony of the program held at Government Senior College in Agege, U.S. Consulate Public Affairs Officer Stephen Ibelli explained that the initiative was designed to stimulate the interest of the participating students in math and science, as well as careers in the STEM fields.
Ibelli explained that the series of workshops is part of the U.S. Mission’s ongoing efforts to promote STEM education in Nigeria. He noted that ensuring access to opportunities in STEM fields drives innovation and create conditions for a more prosperous society.
source: vanguardngr
