By JKNewsMedia
TECHNOLOGY BELONGS to everyone, and girls must claim their space in it.
That was the rallying message at the 13th Girls in Information, Communication and Technology (ICT) Day celebration in Lagos, where telecommunications giant Globacom urged young ladies never to give up on their ambitions.
The event, organised by E-Businesslife Communications Limited, gathered secondary school girls from across the state for a day of inspiration, innovation, and empowerment.
Encouraging them to think beyond traditional roles, Adeboye Adeniji, Vertical Head for Financial Institutions and High Net-worth Individuals at Globacom, told the girls to visualise themselves as technology leaders.
She declared the company’s unwavering support for girls pursuing careers in science and digital fields, insisting that they were not only capable but had every right to lead the next wave of technological advancement.
“At Globacom, we know that when girls have the tools, the training, and the confidence, there is no limit to what you can achieve,” said Adeniji. Whether as software engineers, cybersecurity specialists, or tech entrepreneurs, she stressed that no dream was out of reach.
She urged the students to block out stereotypes that label tech as a male domain. “You are smart enough. You are strong enough. And you have every right to dream as big as you want.”
Pointing to the role of education in building a stronger tech future for Nigeria, Adeniji encouraged the girls to remain curious and committed.
“The future of technology is being developed not just in labs and boardrooms but in classrooms like yours. Keep learning, ask questions, and never be afraid to try.”
She pledged that Globacom, a fully Nigerian-owned company, would remain firmly behind the nation’s youth. “We have faith in you, we’re behind you, and we’re excited to see how you’ll transform the world.”
Opening the event, Mrs. Ufuoma Emuophedaro, CEO of E-Businesslife Communication Limited, highlighted the urgent need to bridge gender gaps in ICT.
She described the digital world as one of limitless opportunity, where creativity, innovation, and ambition thrive. However, she noted that the sector still suffers from a gender imbalance that needs urgent redress.
She explained that the Girls in ICT initiative aimed to break myths, overcome barriers, and challenge stereotypes that discourage young women from entering technology-related fields.
“This means ensuring equal access to leadership training, scholarships, career opportunities, and support for girls interested in ICT,” she said.
The day featured a roundtable discussion, a knowledge-based quiz, and a robotics demonstration where students showcased obstacle-avoiding robots.
Though the robots were still in early stages of development, the girls’ efforts reflected a growing confidence and capability in the field of science and technology.
