No fewer than 10 outstanding women in the Technological space will undergo six-month internships across various PalmPay departments, having came out best in a three-day ‘PalmPay Purple Woman 2.0 Masterclass,’ even held in Lagos at the weekend.
This internship allows them to gain hands-on experience and further their skills within a leading Fintech environment.
The event, organised by PalmPay in celebration of International Women’s Day 2025, was a three-day event, held from March 6 to March 8, and brought together over 100 exceptional women aged 18 – 30, selected through a competitive process to receive intensive training in various tech disciplines.
Speaking on the theme of the programme titled: ‘Accelerating the Future of Payments: Women, AI and Fintech,’ the head, Marketing and Communications, PalmPay Nigeria, Femi Hanson, noted that, “since the masterclass commenced 2 days ago, we have had over 100 women trained on HR, Data Analysis, Product Management, Software Engineering, DevOps, UX/UI, and Digital Marketing.
“We recognise that technology is a powerful enabler, and for too long, women have been underrepresented in the fintech and tech industries. That is why PalmPay is committed to breaking barriers, providing access to digital skills, and creating pathways for women to thrive in the world of finance and technology.”
Hanson encouraged participants to leverage the knowledge shared, network with peers, and embrace the limitless opportunities ahead.
The training was organised in collaboration with distinguished industry leaders, including, CEO of Hydrogen Pay, Kemi Okusanya ; executive director, Operations at Stanbic Pensions, Lara Osunsoko; and Vice President, Digital Ecosystems at Interswitch Group, Obianuju Odukwe.
This year’s International Women’s Day, which has a theme “Accelerate Action,’ PalmPay said, reinforces the significant role of women in the socio-economic development of society. IWD is a day to call for gender parity in line with sustainable development goal (SDG) 5 and honour women for their contribution to the political, economic, and cultural sphere.
