The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) and the Presidential Implementation Committee on Technology Transfer (PICTT) have reaffirmed their commitment to promoting female engineers in Nigeria with the launch of the second phase of the Developing Engineering Leaders Through Her (DELT-Her) initiative.
The DELT-Her program aims to double the number of female engineers in Nigeria within five years by providing funding, mentorship, and exposure to global platforms.
The initiative has already shown success, with over ₦70.5 million awarded to six female engineers in the first phase in 2024.
The Executive Vice Chairman/CEO of NASENI, Khalil Suleiman Halilu, described DELT-Her as a movement encouraging women to lead and solve Nigeria’s toughest challenges.
He highlighted the agency’s partnership with PICTT and the Czech Republic’s Technology Agency to foster a thriving innovation ecosystem for women.
Chairman of PICTT, Dr. Mohammed Dahiru, emphasized the need to raise the participation of women in engineering, where they currently make up just 5% in Nigeria and 28% globally.
The initiative will provide mentorship from industry leaders and funding to successful applicants to help transform ideas into viable startups.
The launch event saw support from various stakeholders, including the Chairman of the Senate Committee on NASENI, Francis Ezenwa Onyewuchi, who pledged the Senate’s continued support for women engineers and scientists.
The Minister of Women’s Affairs and other dignitaries also commended the DELT-Her initiative, calling on female engineers to continue striving for equality in the engineering profession.
The DELT-Her portal is now open for applications on (link unavailable) and will close on July 31st, 2025.
The initiative creates new pathways for Nigerian women in engineering to build, lead, and scale tech solutions with practical, real-world relevance.
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