Kaduna State Government has partnered Google.Org to train 5,000 women and girls in data science, artificial intelligence, and entrepreneurial application of digital technologies.
A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Mohammed Lawal Shehu explains that, the initiative was to empower 20,000 more women and young people across Nigeria with 21st-century skills.
It says the program will be executed by Data Science Nigeria, which will set up Arewa Tech4Ladies.
According to the Statement, the initiative was crafted to serve four key semi-urban and rural communities in Kaduna State, offering specialists women-focused learning, mentoring, and job placement support facilities.
The statement maintains that, Governor Uba Sani remarked during the e partnership said Inclusion in technology was not just about social equity; it’s about economic progress.
According to him, the partnership with Google underscores the state government commitment to harnessing the vast potential of women for the socio-economic transformation of Kaduna State and Nigeria at large.”
“Olumide Balogun, Google Director for West Africa, stated that: “The future of tech in Nigeria hinges on tapping into the potential of every individual, irrespective of gender”
“Our collaboration with the Kaduna State Government is a testament to our unwavering belief in the transformative power of women in tech’
The statement says Governor Uba Sani has set up a Committee to ensure the effective implementation of the initiative, Mrs. Patience Fakai Commissioner Business Innovation and Technology) -Chairperson is the Chairperson of the committee.
Other members of the committee are Juwairah Bashir SSA Investment)-Member, Abdallah Yunus Abdallah SSA New Media-Member, Sanusi Ismaila- Rep. Kaduna Tech Community)-Member
and Shuaibu Kabir Bello SSA ICT Secretary.