African Energy Chamber Announces Initiative to Celebrate and Equip Women in the Energy Sector

The African Energy Chamber created The African Women Business Energy Network project to honor and empower women in the energy sector in honor of International Women’s Day.

The African Women Business Energy Network (AWBEN) is a platform established to support women’s career growth in the energy sector by linking them and women-owned businesses in the continent of Africa to highly competitive market possibilities and international purchasers. The advancement of women in the energy sector is seen as essential by this project.

While making up 39% of the worldwide labor force, women only make up 22% of the traditional energy sector, according to the International Energy Agency. The figures are even lower at management levels.

Also, the obstacles that women encounter in the energy sector are the same as those that females encounter elsewhere in the economy. The energy sector is undergoing a revolution, therefore the difficulties are more urgent now. Adopting clean energy transitions will demand creative solutions and business models, as well as increasing involvement from a varied talent pool.

In addition to putting direct business funding in the hands of women in the area, AWBEN seeks to promote the progress of women in the energy sector and women-owned enterprises on the African continent.

AWBEN’s main initiatives to broaden its influence and impact include encouraging collaboration among African women in the energy sector, hosting mentorship programs and empowering women to take charge of their own professional and personal development, providing coaching and sponsorship opportunities for girls in STEM, developing channels to encourage more African women participation and leadership roles in the energy sector, and utilizing digital technology to enhance participant engagement.

“Investing heavily in STEM will help level the playing field for women in the energy sector. The decisions that girls are forced to make in schools influence their adult aspirations. We need to intentionally train girls starting with the educational curricula. There shouldn’t be any restrictions placed on them based on their gender. Women should have the same access to education as men, whether it be in the STEM fields or other fields, so they can compete with men for the best jobs. remarked Grace Orife, CEO of Adelaar Energy and a member of the African Energy Chamber’s advisory board.

Whether we’re talking about opportunities for on-the-ground jobs at drill sites, professional positions, leadership roles, or business opportunities for women-owned enterprises, we need to empower more African women to benefit from the oil and gas industry, according to NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman of the African Energy Chamber.

The Chamber is a signatory of the Equal by 30 Campaign and is dedicated to efforts promoting gender equality as well as giving women useful support so they can increase their presence in the workforce and take advantage of the socioeconomic advantages of the sector. We will maintain our dedication to African women working in the energy sector and provide a dedicated venue for support through the African Women Business Energy Network.