Naija Girls in Tech Set for Maiden Female Training

Naija Girls in Tech (NGiT), an initiative dedicated to bridging the gender gap in Africa's technology sector, has opened applications for its inaugural Global Student Ambassador Programme. The initiative seeks to enlist 150 female students from universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education throughout Nigeria's 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory.

These ambassadors will spearhead digital literacy campaigns, community outreach, and technology advocacy efforts within their respective campuses and local areas. Recognizing Nigeria's large youth population and the persistent underrepresentation of women in tech, the NGiT Ambassador Programme is designed to cultivate a national network of young women committed to fostering inclusion, leadership, and innovation from the ground up.

Uswat Abdullateef, Head of Partnership and Growth at NGiT, highlighted the program's multiplier effect: "We have seen what happens when one determined young woman decides her campus will not be left behind in the digital economy. She becomes a multiplier. Our Ambassador Programme is designed to identify 150 of those multipliers and equip them with the resources, mentorship and platform needed to create lasting impact in their communities."

The structured nine-month fellowship is free and open to undergraduate students and National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members interested in technology, leadership, and community development. Participants will gain valuable leadership experience, mentorship, and visibility within Nigeria's expanding tech ecosystem. Upon successful completion, ambassadors will receive a certificate, a LinkedIn recommendation, a published profile, access to NGiT's professional network, and priority consideration for internships and job opportunities. The program encourages applications from ambitious young women passionate about technology and advocacy, with no prior tech experience required, and seeks representation from underserved communities and institutions outside major urban centers.

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We have seen what happens when one determined young woman decides her campus will not be left behind in the digital economy. She becomes a multiplier. Our Ambassador Programme is designed to identify 150 of those multipliers and equip them with the resources, mentorship and platform needed to create lasting impact in their communities.