Girls in ICT Day Takes New turn, says eBusiness Life Boss

The second edition of the International Girls in ICT Day celebration, an initiative of the International Telecommunications Union (ITU), billed to hold in Lagos on April 25, 2013, would seek to ensure that participating girls are taken through some practical experiences in the field of Information and Communication Technology (ICT).

The organisers said at the weekend that the event would start with visits to some ICT companies where the girls will be put through on technical activities in the firms, just as arrangements for internship programmes for the girls is in advance stage.

The Chief Executive Officer, eBusiness Life Communication, Mrs Ufuoma Emuophedaro, while speaking on preparations for the event disclosed that special awards will be given to women who have been exceptional in the growth of the ICT industry in Nigeria.

She also revealed that prominent Nigerian women, both in the public and private sectors of the industry will grace the occasion.

The first edition of the celebration in Nigeria organised by eBusiness Life, which got an award certificate from the ITU, was chaired by the CEO of MainOne Cable Company, Ms Funke Opeke and was attended by dignitaries from all subsectors of the industry.

At the event, the Minister of Communications Technology had urged girls to come to the forefront of developing the ICT industry and contribute their quota to the growth of the country’s economy.

As part of this year’s week-long event, activities will include a one-day seminar, Facility Tours, Open Quiz sessions, Mentorship Forum, and Awards to deserving female ICT professionals who have made their marks in the industry, among other events.

International Girls’ Day is an initiative launched through ITU Resolution 70 with the idea of creating a global environment that will empower and encourage girls and young women to consider careers in the field of information and communication technologies. The Union declared the 4th (fourth) Thursday of April every year as a day of encouragement to girls and young women to consider careers in ICT and society is reminded to support them in their choice.

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