Over 7,000 Nigerian women tech founders have enrolled in a government-led training initiative, co-organised by the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA).
The Director-General of NITDA, represented by Amina Magaji, the Interim Director of Digital Literacy and Capacity Development, disclosed this during the launch of the Female Tech Founders Training program at the National Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Robotics in Abuja.
Magaji expressed delight at the rapid response, with 7,151 applications received in less than two weeks, emphasising the alignment of the program with the government’s strategy to enhance women’s involvement in technology across eight key pillars.
The collaborative initiative with NITDA is designed to be transformative, fostering a journey that garnered overwhelming interest nationwide in a mere two weeks, according to Magaji. The significant response underscores the untapped potential and enthusiasm among Nigerian women in the technology field.
The training program not only aims to equip women in technology with essential skills but also provides a platform for networking and resource-sharing, fostering growth for their respective enterprises.
Magaji emphasised that the curriculum extends beyond training, focusing on the development of wealth and job opportunities within the technology industry through the active participation of women tech entrepreneurs. Over the next two weeks, the agency’s goal is to uncover and showcase innovative tech-based ideas and solutions originating from Nigerian women.
Magaji stressed the commitment to promoting and supporting female-founded tech ventures, contributing to bridging gender gaps within the tech ecosystem. Furthermore, the agency aims to champion female digital job creation as a crucial step toward fostering diversity and equality in the technology sector.
The surge in applications from Nigerian women for the Female Tech Founders Training program is an encouraging sign of the growing momentum toward gender inclusivity in the tech sphere. This transformative initiative, with its government backing, not only meets immediate training needs but sets the stage for a lasting impact on the technology landscape.
As these women embark on a journey of skill enhancement and networking, the ripple effect is likely to be felt in the form of innovative contributions and increased representation in the tech industry.
