The board chairman of Keystone Financial institution Restricted, Girl (Dr.) Ada Chukwudozie, has as soon as once more demonstrated her ardour for youth empowerment and innovation as she rewarded excellent younger scientists and “Ladies in Tech” innovators within the nation.
As a part of her dedication to youth development, Girl Chukwudozie had final week introduced money prizes to the winners of the Younger Scientists and Ladies in Tech classes on the seventh Power, Science, Know-how, and Innovation Convention and Exhibitions (FAPSCON 2025) held on the Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu College (COOU), Igbariam Campus, Anambra State.
The gesture, she famous, aligned with Keystone Financial institution’s long-standing dedication to selling training, innovation, and gender inclusion in know-how.
The convention introduced collectively teachers, policymakers, entrepreneurs, and college students to deliberate on the theme: “Leveraging Indigenous Know-how and Recalibrating Nationwide Priorities for Achievable Tech Improvements and SDGs in Nigeria.”
In her inspiring keynote deal with, Girl Dr. Chukwudozie charged Nigerian youths to take daring steps in driving homegrown innovation able to reworking the nation’s economic system.
She emphasised that the way forward for Nigeria’s technological development lies in indigenous creativity, resilience, and the braveness to problem international requirements.
Based on her “The world is quickly evolving, and Nigeria should not be left behind. We’ve got good minds and immense pure sources. When our younger innovators embrace creativity and deal with options rooted in native realities, we are able to redefine our financial future.
“Innovation isn’t about ready for others to point out the way in which; it’s about considering in a different way, daring to attempt, and believing that what now we have right here in Nigeria is sufficient to create world-class options. We should cease the tradition of dependency and begin constructing confidence in our native capability.
“Each nice nation started by believing in itself — and that perception should start with you, the younger folks of this nation.”
“To each younger girl right here, your goals are legitimate. The way forward for know-how belongs not simply to males, however to each decided girl who dares to innovate.
“We should proceed to problem the stereotype that science and know-how are for males alone. Ladies deliver creativity, compassion, and stability to innovation. When ladies lead in know-how, the influence is deeper and extra sustainable. So, rise, take your house, and let your brilliance mild the trail for others,” she added.
The occasion additionally featured notable personalities together with the Vice Chancellor of COOU, Professor Kate Azuka Omenugha, who served as Chief Host; Chief Ifedi Godfrey Nwaejim, CEO of Treasures Suites and Convention, Abuja, who chaired the session; the Deputy Chief of Employees, Mr. Chinedu Nwoye; and Engr. Dr. Chidi Nwafor, who delivered a thought-provoking visitor lecture.
Members recommended Girl Chukwudozie and Keystone Financial institution for his or her constant funding in human capital improvement and innovation-driven initiatives.
