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The Victor Moore Foundation, a non-profit organisation dedicated to empowering and supporting with educational support and skills, partnered with a team of industry experts for a webinar on April 25th in honour of International Girls in ICT Day 2024.
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This global event aims to raise awareness of the need for more excellent female representation in the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) sector.
This year’s theme, “Leadership,” underscores the importance of strong female role models in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) fields, particularly ICT—the webinar aimed to inspire more young women to pursue leadership roles in these sectors.
The speaker panel included Besidonne Moore, the founder of the Victor Moore Foundation; Temi Omotola-Olateju, IT leader and author; Onyedikachi Erete, social entrepreneur and founder of Rector Cares Foundation; and Sefunmi Wande-Durojaye, Lead Ecosystem Development at Microsoft.
Titled “Leading the Charge in STEM Careers,” the webinar focused on equipping young girls with the tools and knowledge to thrive in the dynamic field of ICT.
Temi Omotola-Olateju highlighted the importance of self-confidence for young women entering a male-dominated field, emphasising that mentorship can be a valuable tool.
Sefunmi Wande-Durojaye further advised young girls to avoid perceiving gender bias where it may not exist, encouraging them to approach challenges confidently.
Besidonne Moore, the foundation’s founder, emphasised the importance of fostering talent and opportunity equally for all children, regardless of gender. “The Victor Moore Foundation is committed to expanding educational opportunities for girls and boys in underserved communities,” she stated.
Adding: “We provide access to education, information, and various resources to help them develop their talents.”
Moore elaborated on the foundation’s efforts to enhance tech skills through partnerships with Lagos-based tech institutes. These partnerships allow young girls to learn basic programming and coding skills.
According to Moore, fostering opportunities and partnerships is crucial for propelling the next generation of female leaders in the tech industry.
