Technology Afterschool Clubs for Girls in Nigeria

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