The Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Programme has kicked-off at the EEP Phase 1 universities.

The STEM Programme

ENERGIZING EDUCATION – FEMALE STEM STUDENTS INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME
RURAL ELECTRIFICATION AGENCY’S GENDER MAINSTREAMING INITIATIVE

The Energizing Education Programme (EEP), an initiative of the Federal Government of Nigeria under implementation by the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), has launched its Female STEM Students Internship Programme with 180 female students across nine federal universities in Nigeria. Promoting gender mainstreaming in the energy sector is central to REA’s mission as we strive to provide electricity access to underserved and unserved communities.

Please refer to the attached report to learn more about the activities, progress and achievements of our Gender Mainstreaming Initiative.

REA EEP Female STEM Workshop

EEP FEMALE STEM WORKSHOP, 29TH NOVEMBER, 2019

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Winner of the Project Shark Tank ,Bayero University Kano Students, Flanked by the Minister of Power State Minister of State Power,Mr Goddy Jedy-Agba,OFR and Managing Director /CEO Rural Electrification Agency,Mrs Damilola Ogunbiyi during the Rural Electrification Energizing Education Programme female Stem Workshop in Lagos
REA MD/CEO, Mrs Damilola Ogunbiyi during the Rural Electrification Energizing Education Programme female Stem Workshop in Lagos
Hon. Minister of Power, State, Goddy Jeddy-Agba speaking at the #REA_STEMWorkshop
REA MD/CEO, Mrs Damilola Ogunbiyi during the Rural Electrification Energizing Education Programme female Stem Workshop in Lagos
Damilola Ogunbiyi, MD/CEO of REA; Honourable Minister of State, Power, Goddy Jedy-Agba and the Chief Executive Officer,All On, Dr. Wieber Boer
L-R;Minister of State, Power,Mr Goddy Jedy-Agba,OFR,Managing Director /CEO Rural Electrification Agency,Mrs Damilola Ogunbiyi and Chief Executive Officer,All On,Dr. Wieber Boer during the Rural Electrification Energizing Education Programme female Stem Workshop in Lagos
L-R;Specialist ,Energy Sector Policy and Regulation,African Development Bank,Dozie Okpalaobieri, Minister of State Power,Mr Goddy Jedy-Agba,OFR,Managing Director /CEO Rural Electrification Agency,Mrs Damilola Ogunbiyi, Head Project Management Unit Nigeria Electrification Project -AFDB,Kenny Anuwe,Vice President Project Rensource Energy,Kolawole Akinboye and Executive Director .Rural Electrification Fund,REA,Dr. Sanusi Ohiare during the Rural Electrification Energizing Education Programme female Stem Workshop in Lagos
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L-R - CEO @AllOnEnergy, Dr. @WiebeB_Africa, MD/CEO REA, @DamilolaSDG7, Component Lead Solar Hybrid, MiniGrid at REA, Lolade Abiola, REA's Ifunanya Nwandu-Dozie and Executive Director, Rural Electrification Fund (REF)
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BUK STEM Interns emerges as the winner of the Shark Tank Presentation
Winner of the Project Shark Tank ,Bayero University Kano Students, jubilating after being declared as winner at the Rural Electrification Energizing Education Programme female Stem Workshop in Lagos
L-R;Specialist ,Energy Sector Policy and Regulation,African Development Bank,Dozie Okpalaobieri, Minister of State Power,Mr Goddy Jedy-Agba,OFR,Managing Director /CEO Rural Electrification Agency,Mrs Damilola Ogunbiyi, Head Project Management Unit Nigeria Electrification Project -AFDB,Kenny Anuwe,Vice President Project Rensource Energy,Kolawole Akinboye and Executive Director .Rural Electrification Fund,REA,Dr. Sanusi Ohiare during the Rural Electrification Energizing Education Programme female Stem Workshop in Lagos
The Executive Director, Rural Electrification Fund (REF), Dr. Sanusi Ohiare
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Students, Federal University of Agriculture, Benue State during their Presentation of the project Shark Tank at the Rural Electrification Energizing Education Programme female Stem Workshop in Lagos
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Abubakar Tafawa Bellewa University, Bauchi

ABUBAKAR TAFAWA BALEWA UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITAL, BAUCHI.

PROGRAMME STATUS
    • The STEM Programme commenced on the 13th May 2019.

 

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STEM students in conference room, being shown the general site layout and solar plant overview
STEM students on site tour
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Group C _ D Extensive HSE induction session
HSE detailed induction session(1)
HSE detailed induction session
Project Site tour
Training on DG servicing(1)
STEM STUDENTS BEING ENGAGED IN REINFORCEMENT WORKS FOR THE WTC FOUNDATION PLINTH BEAMS @ ATBU

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Bayero University, Kano

BAYERO UNIVERSITY, KANO.

PROGRAMME STATUS

The STEM Programme commenced on 24th April 2019.

 

PHOTOGRAPH FROM STEM ACTIVITIES  
Group photo of graduating STEM internship students at the commissioned EEP solar hybrid power plant at Bayero University, Kano state
Group photo of VIPs with graduating STEM internship students of Bayero University Kano during the EEP solar hybrid project commissioning at BUK
Shreya Sarker, Representative of the graduating STEM internship students speaking during the EEP solar hybrid project commissioning at BUK
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5. REA Resident Engineer introducing the students to the site
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BUK - STEM students preparing PV cables with MC4 connectors for final connection to the PV inverters
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Stem students actively involved in streetlight cables installation @BUK
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1. REA RE giving the opening remarks
3. METKA_s Site Manager addressing the students
4. METKA_s HSE officer addressing the students
6. REA RE explaining the site Layout Plan to the students
7. METKA_s site manager explaining the function of the production substation to the students
9. METKA_s site manager showing the students a component part of the MMS
10. METKA_s Site Manager showing the students the process of cable installations in its trench
11. METKA_s site manger explaiing the process of installing the PV Panels
12. REA RE explaining the function of a switchgear inside the mv panel control room

Federal University of Agriculture, Makurdi, Benue

UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE, MAKURDI, BENUE STATE

PROGRAMME STATUS
    • The STEM Programme commenced on 30th April 2019.

 

PHOTOGRAPH FROM STEM ACTIVITIES  
Group Photograph of STEM Students
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Interactive class session on EEP project in Benue
Interactive class session on reading and interpreting site drawings
Training in the marking of foundation layout points for the cable trenches(1)
Training in the marking of foundation layout points for the cable trenches(2)
Training in the marking of foundation layout points for the cable trenches(3)
Training in the marking of foundation layout points for the cable trenches
Training on backfilling of the completed equipment foundations
Training on installation of the WTC electric powered gate
Training on the installation of transformer foundation plinth beam formwork
Training on the RCC casting of the 2500KVA transformer foundation plinth beam
Training on the use of concrete mixer and the associated mixing ratios
Fuam Site -Stem Students Using Measuring Tape To Specify The Actual Positioning Of The Transformer Foundation Plinth Anchor Bolt As Indicated On The Project Drawing.
FUAM SITE - STEM FEMALE STUDENT PARTICIPATING IN THE DISMANTLING OF THE FORMWORK STRUCTURE OF A CASTED OUTDOOR CABLE TRENCH FOUNDATION WALL
FUAM SITE - STEM STUDENTS PRACTICALISING THEIR TRAINING PROGRAMME BY DOING IT THEMSELVES VIA THE REMOVAL OF FORMWORK STRUCTURES OF A COMPLETELY CASTED CABLE TRENCH FOUNDATION WALL
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Federal University of Petroleum Resources Effurun, Delta

FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF PETROLEUM RESOURCES EFFURUN, DELTA STATE

PROGRAMME STATUS

The induction ceremony for the STEM female students at the Federal University of Petroleum Resources Effurun, Warri Delta State took place on the 9th of May, 2019. Present at the occasion were the Deputy Vice chancellor Academics, Dean of the School Technology, Miss Roseline Idem, representatives from METKA West Africa ( the site manager and QC officer) , the Resident Engineer FUPRE ( Engr. Adeniyi Olabode Stephen ), members of the school press corps and the STEM female students.

The Students were excited to be part of this very noble course towards empowering the female gender especially in the area of science and technology where very few female impact is felt. 

 

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FUPRE- STEM students asisting the IPS guys from exeron to couple the modules
FUPRE-RE putting the STEM students through on the use of the multimeter and its probes
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Federal University Ndufu-Alike Ikwo, Ebonyi

FEDERAL UNIVERSITY NDUFU – ALIKE, IKWO, EBONYI STATE

 

PROGRAMME STATUS
    • The STEM Programme commenced on 25th April 2019.

 

PHOTOGRAPH FROM STEM ACTIVITIES  
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FUNAI - Mechanical group with their tutor at the 500kVA DG, being shown the Generator starting mechanisms
FUNAI STEM student being guided on welding techniques
FUNAI- STEM student practicing with the baby grinder cutting matching as the tutor watches
FUNAI STEM students working with their tutor to connect signal cables to PCS transformer
FUNAI- Participation in the painting of BBR

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Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Anambra

NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA, ANAMBRA STATE

PROGRAMME STATUS

The STEM Female Programme commenced on 24th April 2019 in Awka Site –
The Induction of the selected students took place on the 25th April, 2019 at NAU – Awka.

A tour of the project site was conducted for the students after the induction.

 

PHOTOGRAPH FROM STEM ACTIVITIES  
Awka Site - STEM students taking part in the installation of the mounting structures
Awka Site - A STEM female student spraying the Anchor Bolts for the Workshop and Training Centre, for non-destructive test
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Director Public Relations addressing the audience . flanked by the Deans of the Faculties of Engineering
STEM student at project site
STEM students at Induction ceremony
STEM students receiving briefing from REA Resident Engineer at site
STEM students receiving safety briefing at the project site from METKA representatives
STEM students with EPC guides and REA RE at site
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Obafemi Awolowo University/ teaching Hospital, Osun

OBAFEMI AWOLOWO UNIVERSITY AND TEACHING HOSPITAL, ILE-IFE, OSUN STATE

 

PROGRAMME STATUS
    • The STEM Programme commenced on 25th April 2019.

 

PHOTOGRAPH FROM STEM ACTIVITIES  
Group Picture with the STEM students after the Site Tour
Group picture with the STEM students and the Dean Student Affairs
HSE Session by the SWNL Personnel
Kitting the STEM students during the HSE session
Questions by the STEM students during the Site Tour
Questions Session after the STEM Programme Presentation
REA Representative explaining the STEM Daily Reporting Template to the Students 2
REA Resident Engr. Conducting the Site Tour
REA Resident Engr. Responding to the Students_ and Dean_s Questions During the Site Tour
The DVC Admin_s visit during the STEM Induction Programme
The STEM Students during the Site Tour
OAU - STEM students being guided on how to use a measuring tape
OAU-Mechanical STEM Students actively participated in Casting of Street lighting Plinth at 0AU
OAU-Electrical STEM Students actively participated in tightening of holt down bolts in readiness for Street lighting Plinth Casting at 0AU
Mechanical STEM Students actively participated in Excavation of WTC Blocks work Trenches at OAU
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OAU-Students-actively-participated-in-Shuttering-for-WTC-Slap-Casting
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University of Lagos, Lagos

UNIVERSITY OF LAGOS, LAGOS STATE

PROGRAMME STATUS

1. The PPE equipment has been purchased for the students

2. Induction for the 20 nominated female students has been conducted

3. HSE has also been conducted

 

PHOTOGRAPH FROM STEM ACTIVITIES  
Group Photograph of STEM Students
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Training on excavation work for street light plinths(1)
Training on excavation work for street light plinths
Training on how to use a road_wheel meter
Training on how to use a wheel meter(1)
Training on how to use a wheel meter
Training on how to use measuring tapes
Training on processes involving street light installation
Training on street light installations(1)
Training on street light installations(2)
Training on street light installations(3)
Training on street light installations
Training on to use a road_wheel meter
UNILAG STEM students , participating in street light poles installation
UNILAG-A student being taught how to take aerial shots of the site with a drone.
UNILAG STEM Female students, receiving HSE training on General safety measures in a construction site. Facilitated by the HSE site supervisor -SWNL
UNILAG, STEM female students, participating in the erection of street light poles today.
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Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto

USMANU DANFODIYO UNIVERSITY, SOKOTO STATE

PROGRAMME STATUS
    • The STEM Programme commenced on 25th April 2019.

 

PHOTOGRAPH FROM STEM ACTIVITIES  
EPC Rep conducting student on site tour
EPCC HSE Official addressing the Students before site tour(UDUS)
Group Picture after site tour. (UDUS)
Group Picture after the Induction with the UDUS Dean of Student and School Rep(center)
REA HQ Rep Giving motivation to students
Students Observing ongoing Casting Process
Students, Dean and SUG President arriving at site
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