In Abuja on Thursday, the Federal Government provided 138 female artisans and women with disabilities with training, computers, and other equipment.
The Maryam Babangida National Centre for Women Development (MBNCWD) Director-General, Dr. Asabe Vilita-Bashir, reported that 68 PWDs and 70 female craftsmen received training in ICT and mobile phone repairs.
She asserts that information and communication technology (ICT) has fundamentally changed how people live, work, and interact in modern society.
It is important to remember that no country can reach its full potential without making investments in the education, empowerment, and development of its citizens, particularly women.
I want to express my gratitude to President Bola Tinubu in particular for his inclusive approach that aims to ensure that no one is left out of the picture.
She said, “And his desire to make sure that women utilize Information & Communication Technology to become active and productive.”
The director of MBNCWD advised the recipients to share their newfound knowledge with others while underlining the government’s dedication to education and women’s empowerment.
“We will keep educating and empowering the women and young people who make up more than 70% of the country’s population so they may become independent and fill their fair share of roles in the country’s growth.
A brand-new laptop and a transportation stipend will be provided to each participant as a motivational tool.
“We hope the technology will be used to its full potential. To guarantee that everyone who participated succeeds in their chosen disciplines, we will continue to assist and monitor their development.
I pleaded with everyone of you to put what you had learned into practice and to impart this information to others in their states, he continued.
The program, according to Mr. Johnson Morrison-Udobong, Director of the MBNCWD’s ICT Department, introduced participants to technology that fosters inclusivity by integrating PWDs into the workforce.
These trainers’ programs were created to introduce participants to ICT breakthroughs that have the potential to change their lives and turn them into successful entrepreneurs.
“ICT is the catalyst that enables digital transformation, so the training helps bridge the digital gap in society by providing digital skills and relevant ICT devices,” the speaker stated.
Morrison-Udobong urged the participants to apply their newfound talents wisely so they could take advantage of a variety of chances.
A recipient named Agatha Egwu thanked the MBNCWD for the training, saying that it will improve the lives of those with disabilities.
We gained a lot of knowledge, and I am grateful to the FG for including PWDs in this type of training. I will also be able to make a solid income thanks to the training, Egwu stated.
I didn’t even know how to operate a laptop when we first started, but I’ve learned a lot here, and I appreciate that everyone got a free laptop.
Another recipient, Janet Alabede, claimed that the activity gave PWDs exposure to some of the aids that would make it easier for them to communicate.
Alabede promised that she would share the information with other PWDs who weren’t included in the training activity.