Tech4D FORUM 2014
Theme: Women Leading though Technology
There was a most amazing event organized by Women in Technology in Nigeria ( witin) at the Sheraton Hotels Ikeja Lagos. At the event "Tech4D FORUM 2014" Witin presented various groups of teenage girls from 15 secondary schools in Nigeria who produced mobile applications.
While each group of girls represented their school, the young girls proudly displayed their applications , describing the technology, features and providing user guide for their respective applications. Some Mobile Apps which were produced by the young girls include;
This app is meant for weight check and control. Allowing you to monitor your weight through you mobile Phone. It Also suggests Diet for weight control.
Electricity Unit Translator in Naira - Produced by the Girls of Honeyland Schools
The Electricity Unit Translator is much like a mobile meter which enables you to monitor your electric energy consumption rate through your mobile Phone.
The event were of two sessions. The morning session was for the young female software programmers and the afternoon session was meant for women. There were lots of female Information Technology professionals as well as women activists.
The renowned Nigerian Movie Actress, Mrs Gloria Young Anozie (Left), The Chairman, Diaspora Commitee of the Nigeria Federal House of Rep- Lagos Sate federal Constituency- Ikorodu - Honourable Abike Dabiri Erewa ( Middle) The Permanent Secretary- Lagos state Ministry of Education- District VI ( Right) Mrs Iyabo Osifeso.
According to the President, women in Technology in Nigeria, Mrs Martha Alade, WITIN provides entrepreneurial and professional development opportunities for women and girls. Empowering them to embrace careers in information technology careers. Read more @ http://witin.org
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