GWTEO trains 120 schoolgirls in tech skills in Ibadan
About 120 school girls benefited from the third edition of Girls and Women Tech Empowerment Organization (GWTEO) tagged: Green Tech Girls Summer Boot Camp held at American Corner, IACD Library, Jericho , Ibadan.
GWTEO is a non-profit organization that aims to empower high school girls and women to be bold, confident, and capable tech leaders.
The camp empowers young girls to be tech savvy, green energy advocates, climate ambassadors, sustainable environmental advocates, bold and confident to be changemakers in their communities and beyond.
According to the founder of the foundation, Damilola Asaleye said the goals and objectives of the camp are to interest and inspire girls at an early age where career decisions are often made.
She said, "The camp provides young girls with an engaging, safe and fun environment to network, be inspired by role models and be motivated by hands-on experiences in ICT, sustainable agriculture, plastic recycling, financial literacy, energy management and renewable energy.
"The camp takes a holistic approach to activities relevant to girls and women that will build their self-confidence."
Speaking, Oyo State Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Mr. Rahman Abiodun hailed Asaleye's courage, saying that his contribution to the development of education of women in the state is commendable.
He said the theme of this workshop, "Tech Sis-Shaping the Future; is more appropriate at the present time that there is a drop in the number of female students enrolled in science-related courses at institutions. of higher education, which can be attributed to a number of factors, one of which is the belief that the STEM field is primarily for men as opposed to women, coupled, with societal norms and beliefs that women end their career in the kitchen.
"I have been reliably informed that this program is set up under the community development program of GWTEO to create interest and expose female students to STEM activities from an early age to motivate them to choose a career in technology related courses.
“Apart from the everywhere perceptible vigor with which the development of the State's infrastructure is being pursued, the present government is making every effort to ensure a marked improvement in the level of education in the State. »
One of the beneficiaries of the training, Oladosu Oyindamola from Urban-Day School, Ibadan thanks Damilola Asaleye for the gesture.
She gained a lot during the five-day training while urging other well-meaning Nigerians to emulate the founder of GWTEO.
She encouraged her to continue her good work saying that it has improved and helped the lives of others.
"I can tell you that I won to be honest, and how to be an energy saver, not an energy freak."
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About 120 school girls benefited from the third edition of Girls and Women Tech Empowerment Organization (GWTEO) tagged: Green Tech Girls Summer Boot Camp held at American Corner, IACD Library, Jericho , Ibadan.
GWTEO is a non-profit organization that aims to empower high school girls and women to be bold, confident, and capable tech leaders.
The camp empowers young girls to be tech savvy, green energy advocates, climate ambassadors, sustainable environmental advocates, bold and confident to be changemakers in their communities and beyond.
According to the founder of the foundation, Damilola Asaleye said the goals and objectives of the camp are to interest and inspire girls at an early age where career decisions are often made.
She said, "The camp provides young girls with an engaging, safe and fun environment to network, be inspired by role models and be motivated by hands-on experiences in ICT, sustainable agriculture, plastic recycling, financial literacy, energy management and renewable energy.
"The camp takes a holistic approach to activities relevant to girls and women that will build their self-confidence."
Speaking, Oyo State Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Mr. Rahman Abiodun hailed Asaleye's courage, saying that his contribution to the development of education of women in the state is commendable.
He said the theme of this workshop, "Tech Sis-Shaping the Future; is more appropriate at the present time that there is a drop in the number of female students enrolled in science-related courses at institutions. of higher education, which can be attributed to a number of factors, one of which is the belief that the STEM field is primarily for men as opposed to women, coupled, with societal norms and beliefs that women end their career in the kitchen.
"I have been reliably informed that this program is set up under the community development program of GWTEO to create interest and expose female students to STEM activities from an early age to motivate them to choose a career in technology related courses.
“Apart from the everywhere perceptible vigor with which the development of the State's infrastructure is being pursued, the present government is making every effort to ensure a marked improvement in the level of education in the State. »
One of the beneficiaries of the training, Oladosu Oyindamola from Urban-Day School, Ibadan thanks Damilola Asaleye for the gesture.
She gained a lot during the five-day training while urging other well-meaning Nigerians to emulate the founder of GWTEO.
She encouraged her to continue her good work saying that it has improved and helped the lives of others.
"I can tell you that I won to be honest, and how to be an energy saver, not an energy freak."
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