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Glovo, She Code Africa Equip 100 Women With Tech Skills

by Olushola Bello
3 months ago
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Glovo, has partnered with She Code Africa and the Lagos State government through the Ministry of Commerce, Cooperatives, Trade, and Investment, and the Ministry of Science and Technology equipped 100 women with essential digital skills.

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The organisations celebrated the graduation of 100 women from the Women in Tech Bootcamp. This transformative 12-week program was designed to equip women with technical skills, mentorship, and career development opportunities in the tech industry.

The graduation ceremony, held in March to commemorate Women’s Month, aligned with the theme ‘Accelerate Action’, which emphasises the need for swift and decisive steps toward gender equality in STEM and beyond.

Speaking on the significance of the initiative, general manager of Glovo Nigeria, Lamide Akinola emphasised Glovo’s commitment to driving diversity and inclusion.

She stated, “at Glovo, we believe that true innovation comes from diverse perspectives. This bootcamp is just the beginning; one of our many steps in a long-term commitment to empowering women in technology and creating more inclusive opportunities in the industry. We are proud to champion diversity, and this initiative is one of many to come as we continue to accelerate action towards gender equity in STEM.”

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Reflecting on their experience in the program and the capstone project, Linda Awo and Abisola Odusanwo, leaders of the winning group, shared,“this bootcamp has been a game-changer for us. Not only did we gain technical skills in backend development, but we also learned the power of collaboration and problem-solving. Winning the Capstone Project competition has given us the confidence to pursue careers in tech and contribute to innovative solutions in our communities.”

Expansion manager at Glovo Nigeria, Omotola Spence reflected on the program’s broader impact, saying “this graduation is not just a milestone, it is a movement. The Women in Tech Bootcamp represents Glovo’s commitment to fostering inclusivity in the tech industry and accelerating action towards gender equity. We are proud of the achievements of these 100 women and confident that they will drive meaningful change in the digital economy.”

Founder and executive director of She Code Africa, Ada Oyom added, “at She Code Africa, our mission has always been to create pathways for women to thrive in technology. The impact of this bootcamp goes beyond technical training, it’s about building confidence, fostering community, and accelerating action towards greater representation of African women in STEM.”

With the success of this inaugural programme, Glovo awarded the winning Capstone Project team monetary prizes, tech gifts, and other exciting rewards, reinforcing its commitment to fostering gender inclusivity in tech.

Glovo, She Code Africa, and the Lagos State government reaffirm their dedication to creating sustainable opportunities for women in technology, ensuring that this initiative marks the beginning of a long-term movement toward inclusivity in the industry. This program lays the groundwork for future collaborations, expanding access to digital skills and creating more career pathways for women in tech.

Glovo is a pioneering multi-category app that connects users with businesses and couriers, offering on-demand services from local restaurants, grocers, supermarkets, and high-street retail stores.

 

 


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