MTN Ghana hosts over 100 girls at iconic MTN House to mark Girl-in-ICT Day
Date: 2023-08-08
Over 100 talented young girls from the Bono East and Ahafo regions of
Ghana were hosted by MTN Ghana at their iconic MTN House to celebrate this
year's National Girls-in-ICT (GIICT) Day.
The event presented an opportunity for MTN Ghana's Women in Technology,
who work across various departments within MTN Ghana’s ICT and technology
departments, to volunteer their time and expertise to provide mentorship to the
girls.
The mentoring session allowed the girls to engage directly with their
mentors, asking questions, seeking guidance, and learning from real-life
experiences.
Addressing reporters in Accra, the Chief Corporate Services and
Sustainability Officer, Adwoa Wiafe revealed that MTN Ghana is collaborating
with the Ministry of Communications and Digitalization to support gender
equality by improving and enhancing the knowledge and skills of Ghanaian girls
in ICT.
“This is an initiative of
the Ministry of Communications and Digitalization, and we are supporting the
ministry to help improve and enhance their knowledge and skills in ICT to
ensure gender equality,” she said.
The Girls-in-ICT
Initiative, an international endeavor championed by the International
Telecommunications Union (ITU), has been a beacon of hope since its inception
in 2012. The initiative, embraced by ITU Member States including Ghana, aims to
bridge the gender gap in the male-dominated ICT sector.
Its core purpose is to
introduce young girls to the vast array of opportunities within the world of
information and communication technology, paving the way for them to explore
ICT-related careers with confidence and enthusiasm.
The Ministry of
Communications and Digitalization has celebrated the Girls-in-ICT initiative
since its launch in 2012 by targeting young girls and young ladies at the
Basic, Secondary and Tertiary levels to enhance and direct attention to ICT
careers, reducing the barriers to creating access and improving online safety.
By: Nana Appiah Acquaye
