As Nigeria joined the rest of the world to celebrate the 2021 anniversary of the ‘Girls in ICT day’, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has commended Nigerian Women for their contributions to the economic development of the nation.
According to the Commission, Nigerian women have proven that if given the chance in the Information and Communications Technology industry, they can be very successful.
“As the telecom regulator we celebrate the Nigerian woman as part of the 10th anniversary of Girls in ICT Day 2021,” it said.
The Commission described the Nigerian woman as a natural leader, planner, administrator and strategic thinker, who never see her gender as an obstacle to greatness but great character such as ambition, hard work, tenacity and strive for excellence are what matters.
The Girls in ICT day is celebrated globally every year to raise awareness on the growing importance of digital skills to pursue successful professional careers across sectors.
The initiative aims to create a global environment that empowers and encourages girls and young women to consider studies and careers in the growing field of information and communication technologies (ICTs), enabling both girls and technology companies to reap the benefits of greater female participation in the ICT sector.
The theme of this year’s Girls in ICT Day is “Connected Girls, Creating Brighter Futures”
