Nigerian Women in Information Technology

Women in ICT blog has learnt that the Nigerian Women in Information Technology (NIWIT) is a new interest group of the Nigeria Computer Society (NCS). The motto of NIWIT is "Advancing the use of Information Technology amongst women".  


1. INTRODUCTION:
 NIWIT is a new Interest Group in NCS like ITAN, ISPON, ISPAN, etc. Women in ICT blog was informed that membership is open to female members of NCS, CPN and any woman involved in IT. Since NCS requires every registered member to belong to an interest group, Women in ICT blog observes that is now an option for all women in the IT industry.

Launch of NIWIT at NCS Conference in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State

2. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES
(1) Foster unity among Nigerian women in the IT industry through networking.
(2) To maintain and defend the integrity and right of women in the IT industry.
(3) To promote professionalism, capacity building and good relationship among members through mentoring  (4) To maintain the highest standard of ethics, conduct, virtue, etiquette and discipline among women in the IT industry.
(5) To engage in any activity and ventures which will promote NIWIIT as well as the welfare of members? (6) To create a platform by which women in IT can collaborate with other women in other professions in Nigeria and elsewhere.
(7) To develop and train members of the NIWIIT through workshops and capacity building programs.
(8) To create awareness programs for IT related services and products among women in the rural and sub-urban areas in Nigeria, special target groups and students in secondary schools and tertiary institutions (9) To encourage more female participation in the IT profession.  

3. MEMBERSHIP CATEGORIES
(1) Professional
(2) Non-Professional
(3) Student
(4) Corporate  

For further information on NIWIT, please contact:
1. Mrs. Owolabi - 08034023651
2. Mrs. Elusoji - 08033046122
3. Mrs. Archibong - 08065546988
4. Mrs. Faluyi - 08033933461
5. Mrs. Orji - 08033350916
6. Mrs. Ayodele - 08069804373  

Secretariat:
Nigerian Women in Information Technology (NIWIIT)
C/o Nigeria Computer Society (NCS)
Plot 10, Otunba Jobi Fele Way, Alausa, Ikeja
P.M.B 4800 Surulere, Lagos.

Email: ncsniwiit@gmail.com or info@niwiit.org

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Intel Corporation and Changemakers have recently launched a challenge: She Will Innovate: Technology Solutions Enriching the Lives of Girls. The challenge intends to highlight and celebrate information and communication technology solutions that improve the lives of girls and women. According to the release from Intel, the challenge is interested in "programs that break down barriers to ICT access, ideas that accelerate digital literacy, and projects that use ICT to empower women to lead better lives".

Digital technologies provide tools that empower women. They enable women to break through the barriers that prevent them from improving their health, education, and well-being.

Prizes
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When girls and women succeed, everybody succeeds.
Communities that fail to progress are those  that promote the interests of women and see them as a source of growth. Many countries in the developing world are unable to keep up because women are being left behind. And as this blog stresses technology can be used to advance and empower women. The potential of Information and communication technologies is massive to contribute to economic growth and development, and to improve the lives of people—girls and women in particular—given the complex challenges they face that prevent them from reaching their true potential.

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