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By Bolaji Okunola
The Hopes Alive Initiative for Africa (HAI) has made advocacy for strengthening of women’s digital skills and promoting their inclusion in technology.
The call was made during a multi-stakeholder policy dialogue, organised by the foundation to advance gender-responsive digital development under Pillar Four of the Lagos State Women’s Economic Empowerment (WEE) Policy Roadmap 2025–2030.
The programme was organised by the foundation in collaboration with the French Consulate in Lagos, and Humanity Family Foundation for Peace and Development (HUFFPED).
The event, held on March 5, this year, at NECA House in Ikeja, featured stakeholder consultations, policy dialogue sessions, group discussions, and the development of actionable recommendations, focusing on policy direction, strategic partnerships, and implementation pathways.
The acquisition of digital skills and inclusion of women in technology are expected to chart a critical pathway to employment and economic empowerment.
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Chairman of the Lagos Civil Society Participation for Development (LACSOP), Ayo Adebusoye, who facilitated the session, listed key areas that could provide sustainable solutions to the challenges women face in the technology sector.
He commended the active participation of stakeholders and pointed out existing policy gaps affecting women’s digital inclusion, while also examining barriers limiting women’s participation in the technology space.
“I am encouraged by the responses from different stakeholders, and I believe we are making progress. The purpose of this dialogue is to advance gender equity, social protection, and economic empowerment for women, girls, and vulnerable populations across Nigeria,” Adebusoye said.
He explained that the dialogue was convened to strengthen collaboration among government institutions, civil society organisations, and private sector actors in operationalising Pillar Four of the Lagos State Women’s Economic Empowerment Policy Roadmap within the digital economy.
According to him, achieving meaningful digital inclusion for women would require coordinated efforts, with government, the private sector, technology companies, civil society groups, and development partners playing distinct but complementary roles.
