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Nigeria’s First Female Car Mechanic Is Changing the World

September 25, 2018

Sandra Aguebor is the first female mechanic in Nigeria and the founder of the Lady Mechanic Initiative, an organization that teaches women from diverse backgrounds how to fix cars and become financially independent. In Aguebor's garage, you’ll find tools to fix cars and so much more. 

Tags female, Nigeria, Lady Mechanic Initiative, organization, independence, cars, mechanic, Africa, feminism, Arts and Culture, Women and Girls
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