Partnership Between Kaduna State and Google to Educate 5000 Women via Arewa Tech4Ladies Program

In a significant stride towards fostering tech inclusivity, a pioneering partnership between the Kaduna State Government and Google is set to revolutionize skills development. The collaborative effort aims to provide specialized training to 5,000 women and girls in fields like data science, artificial intelligence, and the entrepreneurial application of digital technologies.

Bridging the Gap: A Vision for Skills Development

This visionary initiative forms part of a comprehensive skills enhancement program, with the support of Google.org. The overarching goal is to equip an additional 20,000 women and young individuals across Nigeria with cutting-edge skills, positioning them for promising prospects within the dynamic digital and creative industries.

Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State expressed, “Tech inclusion transcends social equity; it’s integral to economic advancement. By endowing women with digital proficiencies, we dismantle gender barriers while laying the foundation for substantial economic expansion. Our partnership with Google underscores our commitment to harnessing the immense potential of women, catalyzing socio-economic transformation across Kaduna State and Nigeria at large.”

Elevating Economic Growth through Inclusive Tech

Kaduna State Government's unwavering focus on leveraging technology for economic progress is central to their vision. At the core of this vision is the imperative to integrate women into the technology realm. The state is dedicated to empowering this demographic by delivering targeted tech training and ensuring accessibility. This approach recognizes women's significant role as pivotal contributors to the digital economy and the broader socio-economic landscape.

Executing this transformative initiative is Data Science Nigeria, responsible for establishing Arewa Tech4Ladies. This groundbreaking initiative will cater to four key semi-urban and rural communities in Kaduna State. It will offer tailor-made learning experiences, mentorship, and job placement support designed to empower women.

Olumide Balogun, Google's Director for West Africa, emphasized, “Nigeria's tech future hinges on tapping into every individual's potential, regardless of gender. Our collaboration with the Kaduna State Government is a testament to our unwavering belief in the transformative power of women in tech. Through Google.org's support, we're committed to cultivating a more inclusive digital landscape, ensuring each trained woman becomes an agent of change within the tech sphere.”

This collaborative endeavor underscores the dedication of both parties to fostering tech industry inclusion. Ultimately, it aims to bolster improved economic livelihoods through Nigeria's burgeoning digital economy. This skill training will enable many Nigerians who qualify for this program to be able to get jobs faster.