AIRTEL EMPOWERS GIRLS IN ICT WITH INTERACTIVE SESSION

As part of its commitment to empowering and mentoring women to become global leaders while breaking stereotypes and closing gender gaps, the Airtel Women Network, a platform comprising female employees of Airtel Nigeria, welcomed girls from Airtel’s adopted school, Alaba Oro Comprehensive Senior High School, Ajegunle, to commemorate International Day of Girls in ICT on Monday, 29th April 2024.

Airtel Nigeria hosted an impactful session to empower young girls and celebrate International Girls in ICT Day 2024.

OGO OFOMATA, Director of Enterprise & Airtel Business and President of the Airtel Women Network, addressed the students, highlighting the theme: LEADERSHIP. She emphasized Airtel’s goal to inspire girls to become programmers, coders, designers, and future leaders in the ICT sector.

The event’s highlight was a session led by KEMI ARIYOO, IT Director at Airtel Nigeria. Ariyo underscored the critical role of technological knowledge in tackling global challenges. She encouraged the girls to embrace hard work, smart work, and internship opportunities to thrive in the tech space. She further emphasized the vast applications of technology across different sectors, including music and problem-solving in the digital age.

PHANINDRA NICHANAMETLA, Chief Financial Officer, Airtel Nigeria, reiterated the company’s commitment to fostering positive imagination, echoing Airtel’s tagline “A Reason to Imagine.” He assured the students that Airtel is dedicated to empowering them to dream bigger.

Airtel’s dedication to gender equality and diversity in the workplace remains unwavering. By investing in the education and empowerment of young girls in ICT, Airtel Nigeria is paving the way for a more inclusive and flourishing future in the tech industry.

Source: Techeconomy