Technology Afterschool Clubs for Girls in Nigeria

Executive Summary

The W.TEC Academy is an after-school technology education programme designed to equip secondary school girls in Nigeria with practical STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) skills. Sponsored by Oracle, the Academy operates across three states: Lagos, Kwara, and Ondo, reaching over 1,793 girls in 28 schools in 2025.

In addition to weekly training sessions, W.TEC celebrated three major international STEM-related days, each designed to deepen engagement and showcase student creativity.

Programme Objectives

• Build digital literacy and confidence in girls
• Foster innovation and problem-solving through technology
• Inspire interest in STEM careers
• Provide mentorship and exposure to real-world applications

Programme Reach

In 2025, the W.TEC Academy was implemented across three states in Nigeria:

• Lagos State: 518 girls trained across 10 schools in District 4
• Kwara State: 826 girls trained across 13 schools
• Ondo State: 449 girls trained across 5 schools

Total Beneficiaries: Over 1,793 girls across 28 schools

Core Curriculum Modules

The Academy delivers weekly training sessions covering:

• Computer Fundamentals
• Website Design
• Mobile App Development
• Renewable Energy and Electronics
• Artificial Intelligence
• Presentation & Public Speaking

Students work on real-world projects that address challenges in their communities, applying their technical knowledge creatively and collaboratively

Special Events & Celebrations Special Celebration

Lagos State

International Day of Women and Girls in Science (IDWGS)

• Date & Venue: February 2025 at Gbaja Girls High School
• Participants: 100 girls
• Activities:

o STEM career talks by female professionals

o Hands-on learning sessions

o Donation of 2 Arduino kits, wireless headsets, and school bags to outstanding students

• Outcome: Increased awareness of STEM careers and hands-on exposure to electronics and coding
• Date & Venue: April 2025
• Participants: 200 girls
• Activities:

Girls in ICT Day

o Hackathon focused on community-based solutions

o Students built websites and mobile apps addressing local challenges

o Prizes awarded to the top 3 groups

o All participants received water bottle

Outcome: Enhanced digital creativity, teamwork, and problem-solving skills

International Day of the Girl Child (IDGC)

• Date & Venue: October 15, 2025 at Lagos City College
• Participants: 50 girls
• Activities:

o Students built a website for an Open Library project

o Winners received mobile phones, bags, and books

o All participants received water bottles

• Outcome: Girls demonstrated leadership and innovation through tech-based literacy solutions

Ondo StateInternational Day of the Girl Child (IDGC)

o Date & Venue:October 8, 2025, Fiwasaye Girls Grammar School

o Participants: 60 girls

• Outcome: Girls demonstrated leadership and innovation through tech-based literacy solutions

• Graduation Ceremony 

o Participants: 150 girls across 5 schools

o Winners received head set, bags, and books

o Prizes awarded to the top 3 groups

o All participants received water bottle

Kwara State

• International Day of the Girl Child (IDGC) 

o Date & Venue:October 8, 2025, C&S College, Sabo-Oke, Ilorin

o Participants: 55 girls

o Winners received mobile phones, bags, and books

• Girls in ICT Day 

o Date & Venue: April 2025, Ilorin Grammar School

o Participants: 200 girls

Outcome: Enhanced digital creativity, teamwork, and problem-solving skills

• Career Day Event 

o Venue: Offa

o Participants: 40 girls

o Partner: One Innovation Hub in collaboration with Plat Technologies

Impact Summary

Skills Developed: Digital literacy, coding, robotics, public speaking, teamwork

Student Testimonials

“W.TEC Academy has helped me understand how to use technology to solve problems in my community.”
— Tomilola Ireoluwa, Lagos City College

“I feel more confident speaking in public and presenting my ideas.”
— Favour Solomon, Girls in ICT Hackathon

Impact Summary

• Total Girls Reached: 1,793 girls 
• Schools Engaged: 28 schools 
• STEM Events Celebrated: 4 with over 855 girls
• Donations Made: Arduino kits, headsets, bags, books, phones, water bottles, Extension boxes, Smart TV
• Skills Developed: Digital literacy, coding, robotics, public speaking, teamwork

Conclusion

The W.TEC Academy Programme has made a significant impact in empowering girls with STEM skills and confidence. Through structured training, mentorship, and engaging events, participants are now better equipped to pursue careers in technology and contribute meaningfully to their communities. 

Links:

• https://nannews.ng/2025/10/18/centre-reaffirms-commitment-toward-gender-gap-closure-through-hackathon/
• https://youtu.be/lA0OaTcx7-0?si=AiTVI2ntXGHV9BCM

Introduction

W.TEC Academy, a pioneering co-curricular tech initiative by Women's Technology Empowerment Centre (W.TEC), is dedicated to empowering secondary school girls in Kwara, Ondo, and Lagos states. The programme focuses on computer programming and mobile app development, aiming to foster increased female participation in technology and cultivate essential skills for the next generation of innovators.

Lagos Academy 

Core Programme Activities

• Successfully trained 405 students through the W.TEC Academy comprehensive program
• Program implemented across 11 partner schools
• Delivered hands-on training in renewable technology field

Events

1. 2025 International Girls in ICT Day 

To commemorate the 2025 International Girls in ICT Day, the Women’s Technology Empowerment Centre (W.TEC), in collaboration with Oracle Academy, hosted an inspiring event for 200 secondary school girls in Lagos. The event took place on Thursday, 15th May 2025, from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM at the Nigerian Institute of Medical Research (NIMR), Yaba, Lagos, under the theme: "Girls in ICT for Inclusive Digital Transformation." 

This initiative, organized as part of the W.TEC Academy programme, aimed to spotlight the transformative potential of technology in the lives of young girls. It also served as a platform to equip participants with relevant digital skills, foster innovation, and encourage the pursuit of technology careers among young women. 

Programme Highlights 

The event featured a rich lineup of activities including: 

• Mentoring sessions with female technology professionals 

• Group discussions and networking opportunities 

• Tech project showcases by students from 10 secondary schools 

Esteemed speakers and dignitaries from both the education and technology sectors graced the event, reinforcing the significance of inclusive digital empowerment. 

Mentorship Session anchored by 10 mentors, comprising of the following W.TEC staff, Advisory Board Members, and W.TEC alumnae.

Key Stakeholders & Attendance 

• 200 female students 

• 10 secondary schools in Lagos 

• 12 School management and teachers 

• 1 Oracle staff 

• 4 W.TEC alumie  

• 10 Mentors  

• 1 Representative from the ministry of Education 

• 8 W.TEC staff 

Project Showcase and Awards 

Participants from each of the 10 schools presented tech projects, including websites and mobile apps, developed during their HTML and CSS training sessions. These presentations demonstrated the girls' grasp of digital tools and their creativity in problem-solving through technology. 

The following schools were recognized for outstanding performance: 

• 1st Place:Lagos Anglican Girls’ Grammar School – Overall best project 

• 2nd Place (1st Runner-Up):Eric Moore Senior High School 

• 3rd Place (2nd Runner-Up):Ajigbeda Senior High School 

• 4th Place (3rd Runner-Up):Wesley Girls Senior School 

Each winning team received prizes for their excellence in innovation and presentation. 

Media Resources  

Event Photos & Videos https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/158XgdEoN5mZ5iN3nt588hBvFCVk9A9Fn?usp=sharing 

Conclusion 

The 2025 International Girls in ICT Day celebration by W.TEC and Oracle Academy was a resounding success. It not only empowered the girls with critical digital skills but also inspired them to envision themselves as future leaders and innovators in the technology sector. The event served as a powerful reminder of the importance of inclusive digital transformation and the need to foster female talent in ICT from an early age.

2. W.TEC Academy Kwara State Career Day Event

Introduction

The Women’s Technology Empowerment Centre (W.TEC), Kwara State, successfully hosted a Career Day event on Tuesday, 24th June 2025 at One Innovation Hub, Offa. The aim of the event was to inspire and expose young girls to career opportunities in the technology sector through hands-on learning and engagement with tech professionals.

This impactful event was made possible through the generous sponsorship of PLAT Technologies, whose support enabled the participation of 40 girls from secondary schools across Offa.

Participants

A total of 40 girls participated in the event, drawn from the following schools:

• St. Clare’s Anglican Girls Grammar School
• Anglican Comprehensive College
• Offa Grammar School
• Government Day Secondary School, Offa

Facility Tour and Practical Session

 The girls were taken on an educational tour of the hub's key innovation spaces:

• Design Room for PCB and Drone Manufacturing: Students learned about the purpose of the room and its role in hardware development.
• Fabrication Room: They were shown various machines and components used in creating digital designs, including both ongoing projects and finished prototypes.

Although the students could not observe a drone flight or engage in hands-on PCB work due to technical constraints, Mr. Feranmi provided a thorough verbal explanation of the processes involved and promised future opportunities for practical exposure.

Student Engagement
 After the practical session, students asked questions and shared what they had learned. Mr. Feranmi responded to all questions and further engaged them in a brief discussion to reinforce their learning.

Closing Session
 Miss Monsurat, W.TEC’s Monitoring and Evaluation Officer, gave a closing vote of thanks, appreciating the One Innovation Hub team for their warm reception and the knowledge shared with the students.

The event concluded at 12:40 PM with group photographs and light refreshments for all participants.

W.TEC Academy Ondo State

The W.TEC Academy training concentrated on Scratch and Building Technology (renewable energy) such as rechargeable power banks, solar phone chargers, Rechargeable lamps etc.t, across the 5 participating schools which are

We trained and graduated 168 girls across the 5 centres.

Links:

• https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/158XgdEoN5mZ5iN3nt588hBvFCVk9A9Fn?usp=sharing