Opolo Innovation Global had a highly productive and inspiring one-on-one discussion with the Bauchi State Commissioner for Youths and Sports Development, Mr. Salis Mohammed Gamawa, at the Opolo Innovation Hub in Bauchi State. The meeting focused on the Women in Tech program, which aims to empower women in Bauchi State with essential technology skills and create new opportunities for their growth and development.
The Commissioner passionately highlighted the critical importance of promoting technological education and career opportunities for women. This initiative is not just about closing the gender gap in the tech industry but also about driving significant economic growth in Bauchi State. To ensure the Women in Tech program’s success, the Commissioner proposed organizing a virtual meeting involving key stakeholders. This meeting is crucial for discussing potential partnerships and sponsorships that will support the program’s objectives.
Mr. Salis expressed his gratitude to Opolo Global Innovation for its continuous support in capacity building and fostering innovation in Bauchi State. He remarked on the impressive impact that Opolo has had over the past years and expressed his willingness to collaborate with Opolo in the area of capacity building for women in technology.
To achieve this, he suggested including the Bauchi State Commissioner for Youths and Sports Development, the Director of the Bauchi State Bureau of ICT, the BOI State Team, Opolo Global Innovation as the leading organization, and the Commissioner for Women Affairs. The primary objectives of this meeting will be to define the roles and contributions of each stakeholder, explore partnership and sponsorship opportunities, and develop a strategy to secure the necessary funding and resources to ensure the program’s long-term success and effectiveness.
The discussion with the Bauchi State Commissioner for Youths and Sports Development was incredibly insightful and has set a clear and exciting path forward for the Women in Tech program. The proposed Women in Tech program is a critical next step in empowering 3,000 women with tech skills across the 20 Local Government Areas in Bauchi State. Stay tuned for more updates as we continue to drive this transformative initiative forward!