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Intel Corporation, through its
office in Nigeria has backed the first-ever technology camp for girls in the
country, in collaboration with the Women’s Technology Empowerment Centre
(W-TEC)
DigitalSENSE Business News
gathered that the camp is a two-week technology education and mentoring
programme designed to help girls develop an early interest in computers and
other information technologies.
Worthy of note is that Intel has
over the years supported several girl-child education initiatives investing in
technology-based programmes in education and digital literacy, and has
championed the empowerment of women and girls, around the world.
And working together with its
wide range of partners across Africa and the world, Intel has created and
supported innovative solutions to remove gender-based barriers to education and
technology, and to build a flourishing future filled with opportunities for
girls and women.
The Executive Director, Women’s
Technology Empowerment Centre (W.TEC), Ms Oreoluwa Somolu, told DigitalSENSE Business News that
the technology camp examines a variety of strategies that enable female
students maximize their learning experiences and makes them better equipped to
pursue careers in technology.
“In the long term, we hope to
achieve a significant increase in the number of technology literate Nigerian
women that will ultimately deploy the knowledge they have for productive
learning, professional and leadership activities. We also hope to increase the
number of women creating and developing new technology and content,” she said.
Somolu explained that the camp
has run consistently for five years, throwing its doors open to secondary
school students all over Nigeria and involving them in activities such as graphic
design, movie-making, web design and introduction to programming. During the
camp, the girls also participate in technology workshops and leadership
activities for an all-round experience.
Country Manager, Intel, Olubunmi
Ekundare noted that at Intel, they believe that girls, when afforded the
opportunity, can make more significant impact around the globe through positive
leadership and impact in and around their communities and indeed the world.
These for us, are the beliefs that drive Intel’s programs to inspire and
empower women and girls around the world.”
According to him, Intel believes
that access to education and technology must become a global, fundamental right
for girls and women. The company’s initiatives and wide network of partners, he
added, has provided girls with the opportunities for quality education and
personal growth through technology, scholarships, and community learning
programs.
Speaking to the gathering on
several initiatives by Intel to support young girls in pursuing a career along
the fields of Science and Technology, The Marketing and Public Relations
Manager, Intel West Africa, Adim Isiakpona reinforced the company’s commitment
to educating and empowering girls.
“Here at Intel, we believe that access to technology
education and its opportunities are the keys that will open the doors to
profitable careers and an avenue for these girls to give back to their
respective fields in Science and Technology. We have over the years championed
initiatives such as Intel Learn, Intel Teach and Intel Easy Steps among others
have provided girls and women with opportunities for quality education and
personal growth,” he said.
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