Professor Toyin Falola has called on African leaders and educators to introduce science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education early in the lives of African girls. Speaking during the Toyin Falola Interviews, a virtual platform for discussing Africa’s challenges, he was joined by top scientists and experts from Kenya, South Africa, Nigeria, and the USA.
The discussion, themed ‘African Women in Science and Technology’, focused on the low number of women in STEM fields across Africa. Speakers said that many girls lose interest in science because they lack early support. Dr Ibraheem Badejo, who now works at Johnson & Johnson in the US, shared how a mentor changed his life when he had only $50. He said African girls need similar support. The panel agreed that early education, strong mentorship, and encouragement are key to helping African girls succeed in science and technology.
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