As Nigeria pushes towards a more digitally driven economy, initiatives focused on closing the technology access gap among women are increasingly becoming critical.
In Edo State, a digital literacy programme aimed at equipping women and girls with essential technology skills has commenced, bringing together participants, facilitators and development partners with a shared goal of promoting digital inclusion.
The programme, organised by She Code Africa, a non-profit organisation, in collaboration with the Edo State Information Communication Technology Agency (ICTA) and other stakeholders, aims to equip women and girls with foundational digital literacy and practical technology skills to enhance access to opportunities in education, employment and entrepreneurship.
Speaking during the first day of the programme, participants expressed enthusiasm over the practical lessons introduced during the session.
Loretta Okeke., an Information Technology intern with Edo ICTA who volunteered to support the programme’s technical activities, said the experience had already challenged some of her assumptions and expanded her understanding of technology.
