MindAfrica Hosts Over 300 Girls at Girls in ICT Day 2025 to Promote Inclusive Digital Transformation
Port Harcourt, Nigeria | May 23, 2025
Welltec Partners as Sponsor to Advance Digital Access for
Underserved Girls
MindAfrica Leadership Initiative successfully hosted Girls in ICT Day 2025 on Thursday, May 22nd, in Port Harcourt, welcoming over 300 adolescent girls from diverse public and private secondary schools, including Community Secondary Schools, Air Force school, Federal Government Girls College, and Faith-based Schools. Themed “Girls in ICT: Bridging ALL Divides for an Inclusive Digital Transformation,” the event provided hands-on exposure to high-demand digital skills and inspirational engagement with a female role model in tech.
The event was proudly supported by Welltec, which served as the official sponsor, underscoring its commitment to advancing inclusive education and female participation in technology. The company’s Country Manager for West Africa, Karim Boseli, attended the event in person, engaging directly with the girls and emphasising the importance of representation, equity, and innovation in shaping the future workforce.
“We believe that empowering girls through ICT is one of the most effective ways to drive inclusive growth and innovation,” said Karim Boseli, Country Manager, West Africa, Welltec. “Partnering with MindAfrica allows us to support a transformative initiative that aligns with our values and long-term vision for social impact.”
The one-day program featured:
- Hands-on workshops in AI, UI/UX design, cybersecurity, web development, digital content creation, and Arduino/physical computing.
- A panel discussion with accomplished young Nigerian women in the technology and engineering fields.
- Mentorship and career discovery sessions that exposed participants to real-world ICT pathways.
- Keynote address by a leading female in Science & Technology
MindAfrica’s Executive Director, Olere Iluebbey, noted that the event reflects the organisation’s deep commitment to digital inclusion and gender equity.
“Our goal was not just to teach new skills but to shift mindsets that would help girls see themselves as creators and leaders in the digital world,” Iluebbey said. “We are grateful to Welltec for supporting this vision and for helping us bridge social, economic, and digital divides.”
Girls in ICT Day is a global initiative spearheaded by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) to encourage girls and young women to pursue studies and careers in ICT. MindAfrica has hosted the event annually since 2015, reaching thousands of students through its STEM and digital education programs.
This year’s edition also featured cross-sector collaboration between educators, government stakeholders and private-sector professionals, reinforcing the importance of multi-stakeholder partnerships in advancing Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 4 (Quality Education), SDG 5 (Gender Equality), and SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure).
Photos and videos from the event are available on MindAfrica’s official social media channels.
About MindAfrica
MindAfrica is a nonprofit organisation based in Port Harcourt, Nigeria, focused on bridging the competency and knowledge gaps for underserved African children, youth, and women through digital skills education, STEM enrichment, mentorship, and
empowerment programs.
About Welltec
Welltec® is a global technology company that designs and provides solutions for the energy sector, with a strong focus on sustainability and social responsibility in the communities it operates in.
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