Girls in ICT Day 2017

The  last  Thursday  of  April  annually  is  usually  set  aside  as  the  International  Girls  in  ICT  Day.  A  day  to  give opportunity for girls and young women to see and experience  technology  in a whole new light according to the  ITU (International Telecommunications Union)  i.e.  creating events that encourage girls to pursue careers in information and communication technologies (ICTs), and other science related fields and create awareness on the best use of ICTs for various advantages and purposes.

The High Tech Center for Nigerian Women and Youths in line with this initiative organised a 2-week empowerment training for girls from ages with the Theme: eGirl, eWoman, eSociety: ICT Businesses & Brands for Beauty. The event covered both skill acquisition in Arts and Crafts and also in ICT.

Below are photos of the event