The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and Power Africa have launched the “Growing Green Jobs for Women in Nigeria” initiative.
The initiative aims to promote gender equality, clean energy solutions and align with Nigeria’s sustainability goals and it is expected to provide around 500 women and youth with the skills and opportunities needed to secure better positions in Nigeria’s energy sector.
It is reported that women have been underrepresented in energy-related professions in Nigeria and their presence in leadership or decision-making roles remains limited. According to the Powering Jobs Census 2022, only eight per cent of women are in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) positions, compared to 64 per cent in non-STEM roles in the Nigerian workforce.
Source: The Guardian