The managing Director of Unity Bank Plc, Tomi Somefun says the commercial bank is committed to empowering young women, driving inclusion, equality and diversity across sectors.
The bank’s chief executive was reacting to its partnership with SkillPaddy in its “Count Her In” tech Programme focused on empowering no fewer than 1000 female beneficiaries in Software Engineering Training.
Somefun said the initiative aligns with the theme of the International Women Day, IWD 2024, #InspireInclusion, adding that investing in the future of “talented women: will drive innovation and diversity within the tech industry.
According to her, “As a bank committed to fostering economic empowerment and gender equality, we are proud to partner with SkillPaddy on this initiative to contribute to the training and empowerment of 1,000 female software engineers. Through this programme, we are not only investing in the future of these talented women but also driving innovation and diversity within the tech industry.
“By providing access to skills training and mentorship, we aim to unlock opportunities and create a more inclusive and thriving digital economy for all.”
The IT skill development and empowerment initiative is intended to bridge talent supply gaps while providing individuals with the opportunity to meet their training goals and launch careers in the tech industry.
About 40 young girls will receive full sponsorship from Unity Bank in the special training initiative which was conceived as part of activities to commemorate this year’s International Women’s Day 2024.
With women making up just 33 percent of the tech-related workforce globally, this initiative seeks to boost women’s participation in the tech industry by delivering a sustainable, impact-driven programme that addresses gender disparity and deepens inclusion within the tech industry.
All beneficiaries of the programme will be trained on different aspects of software development and provided with mentorship and resources that they need to succeed, including learning life skills like critical thinking, communication, innovation & problem-solving.
