By Ugo Aliogo
International Girls in ICT Day, which is celebrating its 10th anniversary on April 22, is a global movement that recognises women in the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) sector as well as encourages young women around the world to play a greater role in the technology revolution.
In support of this initiative, TikTok will be celebrating the day with the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) by promoting its worldwide campaign, #GirlsInICT.
A statement by TikTok said as the ICT sector is typically considered a male-dominated industry, International Girls in ICT Day is a great way to draw attention to the critical need for more women in the sector.
The statement further statement that for Nigeria especially, there is a need to grow the ICT sector with the local government continuing to express its commitment to actively supporting and promoting the growth of ICT in the country as a whole.
The statement hinted that the TikTok community is encouraged to get involved in this day by taking part in the #GirlsInICT challenge in-app.
The statement disclosed that all users need to do is to share their tips and techniques for using different technological tools along with the hashtag.
According to the statement: “On TikTok, Simi Okpeseyi makes content that applies to the lived experience of female users, deftly mixing personal detail with beauty advice and suggestions. Simi is also an aspiring scientist but loves to show off her tech side as a programmer.
“A creative manager operating in science, technology, information and technology, Tennie showcases other aspects of her personality on TikTok, but is quick to remind that she is keenly interested in creator management.
“An engineer by trade, Gloria Asuquo mixes the daily bustle of engineering life with her other career as an online content creator, showcasing the variety of options available in the tech world. Known as GloriaSweetness on TikTok, her content varies between comedic singalongs, dancing videos, and memes.”
