R-L Rep. Of H.E First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu: SSA to the president, on Strategy and Policies, Hon. Wahab Alawiye King (4th), Flanked by Dr. Aristotle Onumo, Rep. Of the DG NITDA and Participants at the pilot Training programme of the RHI in Collaboration with NITDA, held at PSIN, In Abuja.
Senator Oluremi Tinubu, the First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, reaffirmed her unwavering commitment to the upliftment of women’s lives by inaugurating the Women ICT Training Empowerment Programme. The program, organized by the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) in collaboration with the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), aims to provide women in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) with a comprehensive 5-day training in the field of Information and Communication Technology.
The event was launched amidst an atmosphere of enthusiasm and hope, with Hon. Wahab Alawiye-King, the Senior Special Adviser on Policy, Strategy, and Logistics, representing the First Lady at the inauguration. He stressed the pivotal role that digital literacy plays in today’s world and urged the attending women to seize the opportunity to enhance their knowledge in this field. Alawiye-King highlighted how Information Technology can serve as a catalyst for economic growth and empowerment, emphasizing its potential to offer comprehensive solutions for various challenges.
During the event, Senator Oluremi Tinubu underlined her deep commitment to driving a positive transformation in the lives of women across the nation. She expressed her conviction that the Women ICT Training Empowerment Programme is a step in the right direction towards achieving this goal.
L-R Rep. Of H.E First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu: SSA to the president, on Strategy and Policies, Hon. Wahab Alawiye King (3rd), Flanked by Dr. Aristotle Onumo (4th), Rep. Of the DG NITDA and the The NITDA team at the pilot Training programme of the RHI in Collaboration with NITDA, held at PSIN, In Abuja.
Speaking earlier, Dr. Aristotle Onyemaechi, the Director of Corporate Planning and Strategy at NITDA, shared his organization’s aspiration to bolster the digital literacy of Nigeria’s youth as a means to foster economic development. He recognized the pivotal role that women play in this process and expressed optimism that the participants of the training would emerge as ambassadors of both RHI and digital literacy in Nigeria.
The program, with its focus on empowering women through digital skills, aligns with global trends in technology and education. As the participants immerse themselves in the training, it is anticipated that they will not only enhance their personal capabilities but also contribute significantly to the advancement of their communities and the nation as a whole. The First Lady’s steadfast dedication to this cause serves as a beacon of hope for women across Nigeria, inspiring them to embrace the opportunities presented by the digital age and drive forward the nation’s progress
