By:
Kanto Kai Okanta
AXIAN
Telecom has joined the global observance of Girls in ICT Day, highlighting the
importance of inclusion in shaping Africa’s digital future.
Under
the theme “AI for Development: Girls Shaping the Digital Future,” the company
emphasized its support for initiatives that expand opportunities for women and
girls in technology, particularly through STEM education and artificial
intelligence-driven innovation.
In
a statement, AXIAN Telecom noted that empowering girls to participate and lead
in the technology sector is essential to unlocking broader social and economic
progress across communities.
The
company reaffirmed its belief that increasing access to digital skills,
education, and innovation pathways for young women will contribute
significantly to Africa’s long-term digital transformation and competitiveness
in emerging technologies.
Girls
in ICT Day continues to serve as a global platform aimed at closing the gender
gap in science and technology while encouraging more young women to pursue
careers in the digital economy.
