-Pastor Folu Adeboye To Empower Women In Tech Across Africa
Pastor Folu Adeboye, wife of General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, is set to empower over 70,000 women across Africa.
Speaking ahead of the launch of the Ladies in Tech Africa Program, LITA, Pastor Folu stated that the initiative is in partnership between Africa Missions Global and The Incubator Hub.
“Participants will be provided with in-depth training in high-demand tech skills. The curriculum is designed to be accessible to women of all backgrounds via an online learning platform.
“By offering free training, The Ladies in Tech Africa (LITA) seeks to remove financial barriers that often prevent women from pursuing careers in technology. The program aims to create a robust pipeline of skilled female tech talents, thereby fast-tracking Africa’s journey towards digital transformation and sustainable development.
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“We believe that empowering women is essential for driving innovation and economic growth in Africa, and we are committed to creating a more inclusive tech ecosystem where women have equal opportunities to succeed. The program commenced on 19th August 2024 and will offer a comprehensive curriculum covering a range of tech skills. This is aligned with Africa Missions Global’s Horizon 2033 initiative, which aims to contribute to the broader goal of empowering 100 million Africans with the digital and creative economy skills needed to thrive in the 21st century.
“By nurturing female tech entrepreneurs, the program seeks to play a vital role in driving innovation, economic growth, and social development across the continent in line with the UN Sustainable Development Goals.”
