Stakeholders Applaud Impact of eBusiness Life Girls in ICT Campaign After 13 Years

After over a decade of consistent advocacy, the eBusiness Life Girls in ICT campaign has recorded notable milestones in Nigeria’s push to promote gender inclusivity in technology. At the 13th edition of the International Girls in ICT Day celebration held recently in Lagos, stakeholders from across the tech ecosystem praised the programme’s growing impact while calling for deeper interventions to equip girls with ICT skills for the digital age.

The event, organised by eBusiness Life Communication Limited, drew participants from 10 secondary schools and industry partners. In her opening remarks, Convener and CEO, Mrs. Ufuoma Emuophedaro, noted that feedback from past participants showed how the initiative has positively influenced girls’ career choices.

“Some of them are already working. I have received mails thanking me for helping them change their perception. They are now studying ICT-related courses,” Emuophedaro said, adding, “We will continue this campaign to reach more girls across Nigeria.”

Referencing statistics from the International Telecommunications Union (ITU), she highlighted that since the global initiative began in 2011, over 377,000 girls and young women have taken up careers in ICT across 171 countries. However, she lamented the underrepresentation of women in the tech industry, pointing out that only 3% of students entering ICT courses globally are female.

This year’s theme, “Girls in ICTs: Bridging ALL Divides for an Inclusive Digital Transformation,” was a rallying call for greater support from governments, corporate entities, and families. “Girls should not only use technology—they should create it,” she said.

In a message from the Secretary General of the ITU, Doreen Bogdan-Martin, the global body reaffirmed its target to empower 100 million girls with digital skills and called for more partnerships to realise this goal.

Addressing the students, Adeboye Adeniji of Globacom encouraged girls to aspire beyond traditional expectations. “ICT is not just for boys. You belong in this world—as leaders, creators, and innovators,” she said.

Bisola Oladejo, Head of Cybersecurity & Compliance Advisory at Digital Encode, further emphasized the unique value women bring to ICT. She cited empowerment, economic growth, and the need for inclusive perspectives in tech as reasons girls must embrace careers in the sector. She urged governments to support inclusive policies and strengthen partnerships with NGOs and private sector players.

The celebration also featured a STEM quiz, a robotics programming contest, and a student roundtable. Two outstanding women in tech—Funmilola Victoria Omojola and Dr. Nihinlola Mary Fafore—were honoured with the ICT Touch Holder Award and ICT Advocacy Award, respectively.

Now in its 13th year, the Girls in ICT Day celebration in Nigeria continues to build a platform where young women are inspired to pursue digital careers, ultimately contributing to a more inclusive tech ecosystem and future workforce.

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