A Little More About the Founders

Engr. Dr. Patricia Nekpen Opene-Odili

Engr. Dr. Patricia Nekpen Opene-Odili, FNSE, FNICE, FNIM, FICIArb is a distinguished engineer, corporate leader, and dedicated advocate for advancing girls in STEM. With a career defined by technical excellence and strategic leadership, she has broken barriers in engineering while championing opportunities for the next generation.

As Managing Partner of Saide Consultants Limited and Founder of Osaide Foundation for Girls in STEM, she combines professional expertise with a deep commitment to mentorship and education. A former President of the Association of Professional Women Engineers in Nigeria (APWEN) and Fellow of several respected institutions, she has held influential roles within the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) and COREN.

Through her leadership, Dr. Opene-Odili continues to expand access, inspire confidence, and shape a future where more girls are empowered to lead and thrive in science, engineering, and technology.