It's no doubt the effect of Information and Communication Technology as an empowering tool, creating diverse endless possibilities to humanity.
Every year on the fourth Thursday in April, ITU and the global technology community celebrate International ‘Girls in ICT Day’, an awareness-raising initiative designed to promote tech studies and careers to a new generation of girls and young women.
ITU estimates a skills shortfall of over two million jobs in the information and communication technology (ICT) sector within the next five years. Girls and young women who learn coding, apps development and computer science will not only be well-placed for a successful career in the ICT sector, but ICT skills are rapidly becoming a strong advantage for students in just about any other field they might choose to pursue.
In Nigeria, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) joined other nations in celebrating the Girls in ICT Day at the Merit House, Abuja. With the theme, "Expanding Horizons, Changing Attitudes."
The Head, Information Technology, NCC, Ms Tokunbo Oyeleye giving her welcome speech said, "Technology opens a door of possibilities to girls and women. Let's ensure they receive the right support and encouragement to thrive.
A digital skilled generation of women would bring about a refreshing dimension in the quest to improve and diversify the nation's economy."
Highlights of NCC's achievement towards Girls in ICT Day include;
1) Setting up a Digital Access Programmer (DAP) which provides computers and internet access to secondary and vocational schools across the country.
2) Emphasizing and promoting the support beyond girls schools alone, to encourage women to embrace the digital world.
3) Provision of sponsorships to successful participants who support the International Girls in ICT Day initiative.
It's worthy to note that, the Nigerian ICT industry is not only gender sensitive but also provides an enabling environment for women to lead the ICT sector.
This is a great initiative to expose your girls to the digital world.I hope they also tackle the dangers and risks involved as they embrace it.
ReplyDeleteWomen should be celebrated everyday! Really happy with the progress that the world is making :)
ReplyDeleteThis is such a great movement especially since gender equality is such a big issue now, and more women are being heard. Good job to the NCC!
ReplyDeleteIf only all the countries in the world had something like this. I love that this focuses on building careers for women, because we are often discriminated when it comes to success and achieving it.
ReplyDeleteKnowledge is power. Empowering girls (and even boys) with skills in the digital world can greatly help them for the future. It's such an amazing movement! Kudos to NCC!
ReplyDeleteempowering women and educating women globally is such a huge advocacy for many nations.
ReplyDeleteGood to read that you value the education of girls in Nigeria. Is this only a new initiative of your government? Or has it been like this for a long time now?
ReplyDeletei do not know about the possible gender equality issue women are facing in Nigeria. But if there is (eg. like how women shouldn't be doing techy jobs) then this is definitely a great movement to help women break away from the social norms.
ReplyDeleteAny society can grow and excel only when its women are respected and treated at par with men. Great initiative...
ReplyDeleteWay to go Nigeria.. I am happy that you are empowering your woman. I love reading posts about events like this.
ReplyDeleteIn a digital world where men are usually the ones that we embrace, it's great to see that they are also including women. I'm loving this initiative!
ReplyDeleteThats really great that everywhere in the world girls are getting education and it will definitely bring a better tomorrow.
ReplyDeleteNoble cause! We need more of such initiatives because only when a girl is empowered, true progress of the entire society.
ReplyDeleteSuch events are always a great exposure to the digital world. I am sure the participants had learnt a lot from the event.
ReplyDeleteA great event to all women to be exposed to digital world! A strong indication that we(woman) are also part of a great change.
ReplyDeleteEducation will help these kid break the poverty cycle! God bless those who funded this project and help these children!
ReplyDeleteIt's nice that this one helps boost ICT as well as empower ladies too. They get to learn the ICT concept and at the same time, they help grow the technology.
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