The Government Technical College (GTC) in Calabar, Cross River State, has secured a spot in the upcoming National Engineering/Science Competition organized by the Association of Professional Women Engineers of Nigeria (APWEN). The competition is scheduled for April this year in Abuja. The announcement was made by APWEN National President, Engr. Dr. Adebisi Osim, in Calabar on Saturday, following GTC’s victory in the science/engineering competition held by the state chapter of professional women engineers. GTC emerged victorious after surpassing eight other participating schools at the NSE Centre in Calabar. Their winning project, involving the construction of a balloon car within seven minutes using Newton’s law of motion, earned them a score of 92.5 points. Engr. Osim, addressing the theme “A New Era for Sustainability” during the celebration of International Day for Women and Girls in Science, emphasized the transformative power of science and engineering in addressing societal challenges, encouraging young girls to pursue these fields. Engr. Mrs. Faith Itam, the Cross River State chapter chairman of APWEN, highlighted the significance of science and technology in combating poverty, unemployment, and other pressing issues in Nigeria. The winners from GTC will represent APWEN Calabar chapter at the South-South zonal level, with the opportunity to advance to the national stage of the competition.
