The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) has launched a new project aimed at narrowing the gender digital divide and enhancing economic opportunities for women in Northern Nigeria.
The project, titled: ‘Addressing the Gender Digital Divide and Expanding Business Opportunities for Women in Northern Nigeria (Agenda-WINNIG),’ will provide women and girls with digital skills and training to help them participate effectively in the digital economy.
Ms. Fatima Babakura, the project officer for Agenda-WINNIG, outlined the initiative during a series of town hall meetings across the three senatorial districts of Kano state. The meetings were held in Rano for Kano South, Bichi for Kano North, and Kano Municipal for Kano Central, Monday.
Babakura said the project, which will run for 18 months, targets Kano and Bauchi states.
“The project is designed to reduce the gender digital divide by equipping women and girls with relevant digital skills. Its objectives include providing digital training, collaborating with partners to ensure continued learning beyond the project period, and working with stakeholders to explore further opportunities for women in the digital space,” he stated.
She added that the training programmes are tailored to different groups, including secondary school students, women who did not complete secondary education, and those who have completed higher education.
