PROSPECTS AND PROBLEMS OF NIGERIAN WOMEN IN SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY FOR NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Abstract

Science and technology are human activities that have had profound influence on creation of wealth and sustainable development, but are the areas that have been recording the lowest women participation worldwide. It is a necessity that Nigerian women should be part and parcel of her science and technology development. Nigerian's effort to promote female entry into S&T took varied dimensions and the efforts seemed to yield the deserved fruits as evidenced by the increasing trends of female enrollment into S&T programme in tertiary institutions across the country. Nigerian women still encounter some conflicting experiences and obstacles that have prevented many of them from entering, staying and excelling in their S&T careers. Some coping strategies are suggested, but the up-and-coming women in S&T are advised to look up to and draw inspirations from successful females in S&T careers.