The camp which seeks to also bridge the gender gap in STEM courses and careers in the country is on the theme, "Equipping females with a complete skills-set for addressing future developmental challenges".
Speaking at the opening ceremony graced by many dignitaries including
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She also implored the girls to aspire higher and avoid self-censorship because sexual dimorphism according to her, only exists in books and the minds of people.
"Don't limit yourselves in any way, keep those dreams alive because we share in your dreams and believe you can achieve everything you put your mind to. None of the reasons for the lack of women in STEM indicate that it is due to biological differences. Science is not a boy's game, it's not a girl's game. It's everyone's game. Let's make it a point to leave here with a renewed mind, confidence goals and a will to conquer the world of science," she added.
Two Hundred girls from twenty-three Senior High Schools will have the opportunity to learn and develop their skills and knowledge in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) through a series of activities and training programmes with facilitators from Women in STEM
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