She Code Africa, a non-governmental organisation, has launched a two-week digital literacy programme aimed at equipping over 200 women in Ibadan, Oyo State, with 21st-century skills to tackle the low digital penetration among African women.

The training, organised in partnership with HP, is taking place at Atanda Computer-Based Centre, Oluyole, Ibadan. It is designed to prepare women for opportunities in jobs, entrepreneurship, and education.

Speaking with journalists, Programme Associate of She Code Africa, Oreoluwa Adetula, said the initiative is part of the year-long HP Digital Equity Grant project targeted at closing the digital gender gap in Nigeria.

“In this year’s edition, over 200 young women between the ages of 16 and 35 from underserved communities are being trained. The training covers computer basics, smartphone operations, internet skills, online safety, and practical tech applications for school, work, and business,” Adetula explained.

She noted that millions of Nigerian women still lack access to digital tools and skills, stressing that the programme would not only bridge the literacy gap but also open pathways to education, jobs, and entrepreneurship.

Also speaking, a facilitator, Adeyinka Ochui, said participants are being introduced to the rudiments of digital literacy and exposed to current trends that could fast-track their progress, especially in areas like digital marketing.

Some of the beneficiaries, Adekemi Adigun and Aminat Abdul, described the programme as impactful. Adigun said it would help her maximise social media for content creation and enhance her knowledge of computers, while Aminat expressed optimism about using her new skills to make an impact and generate income.

The two-week digital literacy programme is expected to end on Friday.