TechWomen Nigeria Alumni Association has concluded a transformative three-day digital technology workshop in Lagos, empowering women and young people with essential workplace and entrepreneurial skills.
The initiative, tagged Digi-Tech Work was attended by participants, facilitators, and dignitaries, including officials of the United States Consulate.
The workshop, organized by the TechWomen Nigeria Alumni Association, was designed to provide attendees with the tools, knowledge, and support required for effective project administration and career development in the digital economy.
Held in alignment with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 11, the event focused on equipping young ladies, women, and young men with in-demand technical skills for global relevance.
The Deputy Public Affairs Officer of the United States Consulate in Lagos, Ms. Amanda Roach Brown commended the organizers for their commitment to sustainable youth empowerment and digital economic advancement.
She encouraged participants to make meaningful use of newly acquired tools such as Asana and Slack, noting their significance in modern professional environments.
“Fifteen years ago, Excel was not what it is today. Now, you have access to tools like Asana, something I never used during my early years in tech. You’re fortunate to have learned this on a platter of gold. Please make good use of it,” she urged.
President of the Association, Mrs. Carolyn Seaman, in her welcome address, called on participants to fully immerse themselves in the learning process.
She described TechWomen Nigeria as a vibrant women’s network committed to empowering women leaders in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).
“TechWomen empowers, connects, and supports the next generation of women leaders. We aim to provide mentorship and exchange opportunities, ignite girls’ interest in STEM, and expose them to female role models to gain additional skills to work remotely and thus contribute to reduced unemployment and unredeployment,” she said.
Mrs Seaman further revealed that the physical workshop marked the beginning of a broader journey, as continuous virtual learning sessions would follow. “This is not the end; it is only the beginning unless you choose to divorce us.
“If however, the TWNAA receives additional support such as grants or collaborative partnerships with other organizations, we are happy to upscale our training to other states and contribute to improving the skills of many other young Nigerians”, she quipped.
The event featured a range of expert-led sessions facilitated by prominent educators and professionals, including Engineer Ejiro John, Dr Azizat ‘Sola Gbadegesin, Dr. Adaora Enyi, Ms Ebenezer AjahChris, Mrs. Damilola Anwo-Ade, Mrs. Rumana Kabir, and Prof Adanna Henri-Ukoha. Topics covered included Cybersecurity, Google Workspace for office efficiency, and digital tools for professional success.
Participants expressed heartfelt appreciation to the organizers. During the Hackathon pitch presentation, outstanding groups received prizes for the “Digitalizing the e-library” presentation, marking a joyous conclusion to the programme.
One of the beneficiaries, Fumibi Jewel, described the experience as life-changing: “These three days have shaped my outlook on women’s role in tech. I now have an edge in the field and have been named TechWomen ambassador in Kwara State,” she shared.
Project Lead of the Digi-Tech Work project, Dr. Azizat ‘Sola Gbadegesin, praised participants for their dedication. “We came to empower and honor youth with digital tech skills. Judging by the feedback, they have not disappointed us.
“I am happy to say that after three days of intensive training, they have been equipped with the skills to become Tech men and women for positive change in Nigeria.”
