Trainees in the Workshop
we believe in learning by doing. Our training and workshops provide practical, hands-on experience in automotive technology, from basic repairs to advanced diagnostics. Through expert-led sessions, participants gain technical skills, problem-solving abilities, and industry knowledge, preparing them for successful careers in the automotive sector.
Precision Automotive Training
Trainees gaining hands-on experience in engine diagnostics and mechanical repairs, mastering the technical skills required to become certified industry professionals.
Sparking Innovation
Transforming passion into professional expertise, one engine at a time, as our trainees build a secure path toward financial independence..
Breaking Technical Barriers
Empowering women through rigorous practical exercises in auto-mechanics, electrical systems, and technical problem-solving…
40 Lady Mechanic Trainees Sit for Federal Trade Test Ahead of December 2026 Graduation
Milestone moment for our Lagos State cohort! A group of 40 trainees from the Lady Mechanic Initiative are undergoing their official modular trade testing and workshop practical evaluations under the supervision of certified examiners from the Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment, Abuja
This standardized examination tests their technical mastery across motor vehicle mechanic theory, diagnostic systems, component repair, and hands-on workshop safety
Key Assessment Highlights - Bullet Points
Theory & Modular Testing: Written trade test covering core automotive engineering topics including Anti-Lock Braking Systems (ABS), On-Board Diagnostics (OBD), internal combustion engines, transmission types, and exhaust emission controls
Practical Workshop Assessment: Direct hands-on evaluation in the workshop supervised by federal examiners to verify technical competency, diagnostic accuracy, and tool safety
National Credentialing: Standardized evaluation conducted in partnership with the Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment to ensure global trade mobility and industry alignment
Graduation & Certification
Graduation at Lady mechanic Initiative is more than just certificate. it’s a testament to hard work, dedication and transformation. Each graduate leaves not with technical expertise but with confidence to break barrier and excel in the automotive industry. With skills honed through rigorous training. they are now ready to change and redefine possibility.
Turning Resilience into Professional Success
Highlighting the incredible achievements of our 2021 graduating class. Despite global and regional challenges, these resilient women mastered automotive engineering, electrical work, and technology transfer, stepping out of the academy as confident entrepreneurs and certified professionals.
Empowering a New Generation of Technicians
Celebrating the resilience and hard work of our 2019 graduates. These trailblazing women successfully completed their rigorous technical training, breaking boundaries and setting a powerful example for those following in their footsteps.
Shifting Gears: Transforming Hunger into Lifetime Mastery
The Lady Mechanic Initiative celebrated a massive milestone with the graduation of 170 newly certified female mechanics in Lagos, Nigeria. The high-profile ceremony drew international diplomatic recognition, featuring Steven Fox, a top representative from the US Consulate Office, who attended to honor the graduates and support LMI’s mission.
Entering the academy with raw determination but no prior technical background, these trailblazing women underwent rigorous, immersive training to master advanced automotive diagnostics and mechanical engineering. By replacing economic vulnerability with high-demand, globally validated expertise, LMI continues to convert individual potential into sustainable, lifetime financial independence.
“When they came to the Lady Mechanic Initiative, they didn’t have a skill. They only had hunger. But today, that hunger has been given a skill. When you give a hungry person a fish, you feed them for a meal. When you give them a skill, you empower them to feed themselves and others for a lifetime.” — Engr. Dr. Sandra Aguebor MFR
Driving Corporate Impact: The Coca-Cola Edo State Partnership /Graduation
Demonstrating long-standing institutional credibility, the Lady Mechanic Initiative partnered with the Coca-Cola System in 2010 to deploy a targeted socio-economic empowerment program in Edo State. This corporate alliance fully sponsored the second batch of 100 young women through LMI’s intensive technical academy. Graduating as certified auto-mechanics, each woman was equipped with both a formal proficiency certification and professional-grade mechanical tools. This strategic partnership underscored LMI’s capacity to execute high-impact, multinational corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives that yield measurable, multi-generational economic independence.
