Nigeria’s first lady seeks women’s participation in national development
The wife of Nigeria President, Oluremi Tinubu has sought for full participation and contributions of Nigeria women in digital revolution as part of quest for national development.
Oluremi Tinubu who was represented by Oyo State first Lady, Engr. Tamunominini Makinde, who made the call while commissioning of seven ICT training centres for women held in Ogbomoso Girl’s High School through the National Information Technology Development Agency.
Mrs Tinubu said Nigerians must recognise role of technology in advancing gender equality by ensuring full participation of women in digital revolution through access to technology.
She said more women in digital revolution would enable them unlock potential and contribute meaningfully to the economic growth, innovation and social progress of the nation.
Mrs Tinubu said “Renewed Hope Initiative in collaboration with NITDA under the National Digital Gender Inclusion Strategy will be extending support to equip more centres in the remaining states of the Federation, NITDA will expand opportunity for digital literacy and empowerment by building and equipping three ICT centres in other part of the country this year, as we speak, one of the centres is currently being commission at Bauchi.
“Technology has become positive tools in our world, shaping everything through communication, and commerce, to education and Healthcare, therefore, in derivation of digital economy, our women must not be left behind.
“Presently, we are witnessing remarkable progress in our women and girls in digital space and is truly inspiring, as you strive towards building more inclusive and equitable society, I urge all beneficiaries to take full ownership and maximize advantage by thus centres”.
In her remark, The wife of Oyo state governor, Engr. Tamunominini Makinde who was represented by the Commissioner for Works and Public transport, Professor Daud Sangodoyin said that the digital economic centre will serve as a catalyst for development in the state.
She further commended Nigeria First lady for her support in championing the course of empowering the citizens of the state with the knowledge they needed to succeed in the digital age.
In her goodwill message, the principal of the School, Mrs Zainab Odekunle said the project would assist learning process which the teachers and students will be using for efficient education.
The commissioning of the Digital Economy center and E-learning facilities was commissioned in five geopolitical zones namely Jigawa, Ebonyi, Cross River, Bauchi, Niger, and The Federal Capital Territory Abuja.
