First lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has urged young girls across the country to deploy Information and Communication Technology (ICT) to address real-life challenges and contribute to national development.
She also encouraged them to remain curious, confident and courageous as they pursue their dreams in the digital space.
Speaking at a dinner organised by the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy to honour winners of the third edition of the National Girls in ICT Competition, she said the programme had successfully nurtured digital skills, creativity, leadership and problem-solving capabilities among young girls.
According to a statement by her media aide, Busola Kukoyi, the first lady noted that this year’s edition engaged more than 3,700 girls across the six geopolitical zones through competitions, boot camps, mentorship sessions and innovation challenges.
“I am glad to learn that this year’s edition of the National Girls in ICT programme engaged over 3,700 girls across the six geopolitical zones of the country through competitions, boot camps, mentorship sessions, and innovation challenges,” she said.
“From smart fish pond monitoring systems and AI-powered farm protection, to platforms supporting deaf patients and children with autism, these projects highlight the programme’s success in nurturing digital skills, creativity, leadership and problem-solving capabilities among young girls. I am very proud of your achievements and congratulate you all.”
