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Breaking Barriers: Tosin Eniolorunda Foundation Empowers Women in STEM at OAU

Cross section of guests and participants at the Financial Literacy initiative which was held on the campus of the OAU, Ile-Ife.

In a bold step toward gender equality in STEM, the Tosin Eniolorunda Foundation, alongside Moniepoint Group and the Association of Professional Women in Engineering (APWEN) Ile-Ife chapter, held a financial literacy workshop at Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU).

Organized as part of International Women’s Day (IWD) activities, the event aimed to equip over 250 female STEM students with essential financial skills to thrive in their careers and personal lives.

Aligning with this year’s IWD theme, “Accelerate Action,” the initiative focused on dismantling systemic barriers such as unequal pay, restricted education opportunities, and underrepresentation in leadership, while fostering confidence and ambition among women in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

The event is part of the foundation’s wider efforts to advance STEM education in Nigeria. Recently, it donated a state-of-the-art CAD/CAM laboratory to OAU, underscoring its commitment to innovation and inclusivity in critical fields.

Tosin Eniolorunda, OAU alumnus and Group CEO of Moniepoint Inc., highlighted the importance of financial literacy as a cornerstone for financial inclusion. He referenced Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) data showing that only 38% of Nigerian adults are financially literate, stressing the urgency of addressing this gap.

“Financial literacy is vital for empowering young women pursuing STEM careers. It enables them to make informed decisions about education, professional development, and entrepreneurship,” said Eniolorunda.

Key university figures, including the Dean of the Faculty of Technology, Prof. Lasisi Umoru, and APWEN Ile-Ife Coordinator, Prof. Mrs. Bello Sururah, attended the event. Prof. Omotayo Aregbesola delivered an inspiring keynote lecture titled “Now and Beyond: Excelling as Females in STEM.”

The workshop concluded with a dynamic session on financial literacy strategies, led by Yomi Ojute, Learning and Development Specialist at Moniepoint Inc. Attendees left with actionable insights and tools to take control of their finances and future.

This initiative exemplifies the power of collaboration in breaking down gender barriers, inspiring a new generation of female STEM leaders, and building a more inclusive future for Nigeria.

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