An automotive technician by day at Auto Medics in Lagos, Adegoju has established herself as one of Nigeria’s few female senior automotive technicians. (Photo: Bird Story Agency)Years later, Adegoju’s husband encouraged her to consider automotive repair as a profession. She is helping to train the next generation of mechanics, including young women entering a field in which female mentors are still uncommon. (Photo: Bird Story Agency)Adegoju’s training of young mechanics is part of a larger push to boost female participation in technical careers. Senior technician Ibrahim Ogundele said Adegoju’s presence in the workshop has helped to change how some women view automotive repair.