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'''Sandra Aguebor''' is a Nigerian mechanic.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.commondreams.org/further/2016/10/11/we-are-together-fixing-cars-and-womens-lives-en-route |title=We Are Together: Fixing Cars and Women's Lives En Route |website=commondreams.org |access-date=2017-11-01}}</ref> She is reported as being the first woman mechanic in Nigeria. She is also the founder of "Lady Mechanic Initiative", that trains sexually abused and underprivileged women to become mechanic, and fend for themselves.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.aljazeera.com/programmes/my-nigeria/2015/09/nigeria-women-lady-mechanic-150915091119905.html |title=Sandra Aguebor: Lady Mechanic |date=2015-09-15 |website=[[Aljazeera]] |access-date=2017-11-01}}</ref> Speaking on gender inequality and male privilege, Aguebor explained that she had to put in five times more effort more than men to be taken seriously, however, she decried being tagged "Lady mechanic" by her colleagues instead of just "mechanic".<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.konbini.com/ng/inspiration/sandra-aguebor-the-first-female-mechanic-in-nigeria-is-teaching-women-how-to-fix-cars/ |title=Sandra Aguebor, The First Female Mechanic In Nigeria, Is Teaching Women How To Fix Cars |last=Damilola |first=Odufuwa |website=Konbini |access-date=2017-11-01}}</ref> In 2015, she was the subject to a film, produced by [[Aljazeera]], titled ''Sandra Aguebor: The Lady Mechanic'', the film won awards at [[New York Film Festival]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.bellanaija.com/2015/08/aljazeera-set-to-release-its-my-nigeria-series-on-24th-august-2015-feat-basket-mouth-deola-sagoe-kate-henshaw-3-others/ |title=Al Jazeera Set to Release Its ‘My Nigeria’ Series on 24th August 2015 |website=[[BellaNaija]] |access-date=2017-11-01}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://woman.ng/2017/05/my-nigeria-sandra-aguebor-lady-mechanic-wins-silver-at-new-york-festivals/ |title=My Nigeria – Sandra Aguebor: Lady Mechanic Wins Silver At New York Festivals |date=May 18, 2017 |website=Woman.ng |access-date=2017-11-01}}</ref>
'''Sandra Aguebor''' is a Nigerian mechanic.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.commondreams.org/further/2016/10/11/we-are-together-fixing-cars-and-womens-lives-en-route |title=We Are Together: Fixing Cars and Women's Lives En Route |website=commondreams.org |access-date=2017-11-01}}</ref> She is reported as being the first woman mechanic in Nigeria. She is also the founder of "Lady Mechanic Initiative", that trains sexually abused and underprivileged women to become mechanic, and fend for themselves.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.aljazeera.com/programmes/my-nigeria/2015/09/nigeria-women-lady-mechanic-150915091119905.html |title=Sandra Aguebor: Lady Mechanic |date=2015-09-15 |website=[[Aljazeera]] |access-date=2017-11-01}}</ref> Speaking on gender inequality and male privilege, Aguebor explained that she had to put in five times more effort more than men to be taken seriously, however, she decried being tagged "Lady mechanic" by her colleagues instead of just "mechanic".<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.konbini.com/ng/inspiration/sandra-aguebor-the-first-female-mechanic-in-nigeria-is-teaching-women-how-to-fix-cars/ |title=Sandra Aguebor, The First Female Mechanic In Nigeria, Is Teaching Women How To Fix Cars |last=Damilola |first=Odufuwa |website=Konbini |access-date=2017-11-01}}</ref> In 2015, she was the subject to a film, produced by [[Aljazeera]], titled ''Sandra Aguebor: The Lady Mechanic'', the film won awards at [[New York Film Festival]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.bellanaija.com/2015/08/aljazeera-set-to-release-its-my-nigeria-series-on-24th-august-2015-feat-basket-mouth-deola-sagoe-kate-henshaw-3-others/ |title=Al Jazeera Set to Release Its ‘My Nigeria’ Series on 24th August 2015 |website=[[BellaNaija]] |access-date=2017-11-01}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://woman.ng/2017/05/my-nigeria-sandra-aguebor-lady-mechanic-wins-silver-at-new-york-festivals/ |title=My Nigeria – Sandra Aguebor: Lady Mechanic Wins Silver At New York Festivals |date=May 18, 2017 |website=Woman.ng |access-date=2017-11-01}}</ref>

Sandra Aguebor has been chosen as one of the 90 Inspiring Nigerians to be portrayed in the book ''Those Who Inspire Nigeria'', published in September 2015 by the publishing house Those Who Inspire Ltd.<ref name=thosewhoinspire.com>{{cite web|title=Sandra Aguebor|url=https://www.thosewhoinspire.com/meet-the-ip/sandra-aguebor-ekperuoh/|website=thosewhoinspire.com|accessdate=19 January 2019}}</ref>


She was nominated for the COWLSO award, an initiative established by [[Lagos State]] government in 1974 to honour individuals that have contributed to the "social welfare of the state".<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.edostate.gov.ng/lady-mechanic-initiative-edo-ambassador-sandra-aguebor-to-receive-inspirational-woman-award/ |title=Lady Mechanic Initiative: Edo Ambassador, Sandra Aguebor to receive Inspirational Woman Award |date=2017-08-04 |website=Edo State government |access-date=2017-11-01}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://citybusinessnews.com/lady-mechanic-sandra-aguebor-gets-cowlso-award/ |title=Lady Mechanic, Sandra Aguebor gets COWLSO award |website=citybusinessnews.com}}</ref> She was presented the inspirational woman of the year award by Dolapo Osinbajo and Governor [[Akinwunmi Ambode]], who noted that she used her "skills and talent to make positive impact to the society in an area dominated by men".<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://autojosh.com/lady-mechanic-mrs-sandra-aguebor-gets-award-ambode-photos/ |title=Lady Mechanic, Mrs. Sandra Aguebor Gets Inspirational Award From Ambode (Photos) |website=autojosh.com |access-date=2017-11-01}}</ref> She was also given a national merit award by federal government of Nigeria.<ref name="one">{{Cite web |url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2014/08/abandoned-switzerland-residency-lady-mechanic-job/ |title=I abandoned Switzerland residency for lady mechanic job |website=Vanguard |access-date=2017-11-01}}</ref>
She was nominated for the COWLSO award, an initiative established by [[Lagos State]] government in 1974 to honour individuals that have contributed to the "social welfare of the state".<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.edostate.gov.ng/lady-mechanic-initiative-edo-ambassador-sandra-aguebor-to-receive-inspirational-woman-award/ |title=Lady Mechanic Initiative: Edo Ambassador, Sandra Aguebor to receive Inspirational Woman Award |date=2017-08-04 |website=Edo State government |access-date=2017-11-01}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://citybusinessnews.com/lady-mechanic-sandra-aguebor-gets-cowlso-award/ |title=Lady Mechanic, Sandra Aguebor gets COWLSO award |website=citybusinessnews.com}}</ref> She was presented the inspirational woman of the year award by Dolapo Osinbajo and Governor [[Akinwunmi Ambode]], who noted that she used her "skills and talent to make positive impact to the society in an area dominated by men".<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://autojosh.com/lady-mechanic-mrs-sandra-aguebor-gets-award-ambode-photos/ |title=Lady Mechanic, Mrs. Sandra Aguebor Gets Inspirational Award From Ambode (Photos) |website=autojosh.com |access-date=2017-11-01}}</ref> She was also given a national merit award by federal government of Nigeria.<ref name="one">{{Cite web |url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2014/08/abandoned-switzerland-residency-lady-mechanic-job/ |title=I abandoned Switzerland residency for lady mechanic job |website=Vanguard |access-date=2017-11-01}}</ref>

Revision as of 16:13, 19 January 2019

Sandra Aguebor
Born1970s [1]
Benin City
NationalityNigeria
EducationPan-Atlantic University
OccupationMechanic
Known forBeing the first female Nigerian mechanic

Sandra Aguebor is a Nigerian mechanic.[2] She is reported as being the first woman mechanic in Nigeria. She is also the founder of "Lady Mechanic Initiative", that trains sexually abused and underprivileged women to become mechanic, and fend for themselves.[3] Speaking on gender inequality and male privilege, Aguebor explained that she had to put in five times more effort more than men to be taken seriously, however, she decried being tagged "Lady mechanic" by her colleagues instead of just "mechanic".[4] In 2015, she was the subject to a film, produced by Aljazeera, titled Sandra Aguebor: The Lady Mechanic, the film won awards at New York Film Festival.[5][6]

Sandra Aguebor has been chosen as one of the 90 Inspiring Nigerians to be portrayed in the book Those Who Inspire Nigeria, published in September 2015 by the publishing house Those Who Inspire Ltd.[7]

She was nominated for the COWLSO award, an initiative established by Lagos State government in 1974 to honour individuals that have contributed to the "social welfare of the state".[8][9] She was presented the inspirational woman of the year award by Dolapo Osinbajo and Governor Akinwunmi Ambode, who noted that she used her "skills and talent to make positive impact to the society in an area dominated by men".[10] She was also given a national merit award by federal government of Nigeria.[11]

Speaking to Vanguard, at the graduation ceremony of 50 female mechanics, Aguebor disclosed that she has trained over 700 mechanics so far. She is married with children.[11]

References

  1. ^ Ologbonyo, Kemisola. "How Sandra Aguebor Answered God's Call To Become First Female Mechanic In Nigeria". Stargist.com. Retrieved 2017-11-06.
  2. ^ "We Are Together: Fixing Cars and Women's Lives En Route". commondreams.org. Retrieved 2017-11-01.
  3. ^ "Sandra Aguebor: Lady Mechanic". Aljazeera. 2015-09-15. Retrieved 2017-11-01.
  4. ^ Damilola, Odufuwa. "Sandra Aguebor, The First Female Mechanic In Nigeria, Is Teaching Women How To Fix Cars". Konbini. Retrieved 2017-11-01.
  5. ^ "Al Jazeera Set to Release Its 'My Nigeria' Series on 24th August 2015". BellaNaija. Retrieved 2017-11-01.
  6. ^ "My Nigeria – Sandra Aguebor: Lady Mechanic Wins Silver At New York Festivals". Woman.ng. May 18, 2017. Retrieved 2017-11-01.
  7. ^ "Sandra Aguebor". thosewhoinspire.com. Retrieved 19 January 2019.
  8. ^ "Lady Mechanic Initiative: Edo Ambassador, Sandra Aguebor to receive Inspirational Woman Award". Edo State government. 2017-08-04. Retrieved 2017-11-01.
  9. ^ "Lady Mechanic, Sandra Aguebor gets COWLSO award". citybusinessnews.com.
  10. ^ "Lady Mechanic, Mrs. Sandra Aguebor Gets Inspirational Award From Ambode (Photos)". autojosh.com. Retrieved 2017-11-01.
  11. ^ a b "I abandoned Switzerland residency for lady mechanic job". Vanguard. Retrieved 2017-11-01.
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