Women in Tech
Empowering young women in Nigeria through digital literacy and tech education. by Eunice Adewusi
Eunice stood for women's empowerment, what will you STAND for?
Image by Jeremiah Chikhwaza. Design by Andrew Holt.
‘”I realised that if I could earn a living as a high school student just by using my phone, other girls can do the same," Eunice Adewusi tells me.
Eunice, a second-year software engineering student at the African Leadership University (ALU) in Rwanda, founded NEXO Girls aimed at empowering women and improving their livelihoods. A non-profit organisation, it is dedicated to equipping young women with globally sought-after skills, particularly in technology.
"After I lost my dad, I realized my family was financially poor because we had no skills,’’ she explained. Deciding to act, Eunice upskilled in tech along with her sisters. Seeing the positive impact this had on her family, she was determined to encourage others to follow this path.
"At NEXO Girls, we're trying to close the gender gap in tech and promote digital literacy; all of this is to alleviate poverty and stop gender stereotypes."
Thus far, NEXO Girls has empowered 2,500 young women with digital skills, enabling them to become economically independent.
Eunice plans to continue conducting training sessions and events to enlighten females about their role in tech. As she explains, ‘’we want to show them that tech is not a male-dominated space and that they are welcome."
For young people wishing to effect change as Eunice has done, she tells me everyone has what it takes to create positive change. She encourages you to share your plans and talk about them, because ‘’you never know who else is out there to support your dreams.’’
