Lagos State Ministry of Commerce, Cooperatives, Trade and Investment (CCT&I) in partnership with a pioneering multi-category app, Glovo and She Code Africa, has announced the launch of Women in Tech Bootcamp, which aims to equip 100 women with essential digital skills to excel in the dynamic tech industry.
Glovo, through this initiative, reiterates its commitment to reducing the gender tech gap as part of its long-term strategy to create equal opportunities for women in the tech industry.
By providing fully funded scholarships for the boot camp, the firm is working to empower women with the technical skills, mentorship, and professional development needed to succeed in the digital space.
According to General Manager, Glovo Nigeria, Lamide Akinola, these boot camps are a key part of Glovo’s global mission to drive gender equality and create a more diverse and innovative tech ecosystem. This initiative builds on the firm’s broader efforts across various countries, including Spain, Ghana, and Morocco where similar programs have been implemented to address the gender imbalance in tech. In Spain and Ghana, over 100 women have benefited from hands-on training, access to industry mentors, and career placement opportunities whilst Morocco is set to kick off in November as well.
“At Glovo, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce. By creating opportunities like this boot camp, we aim to unlock a wealth of untapped talent and drive long-term change in the tech ecosystem,” he said.
