The Women’s Technology Empowerment Centre (W.TEC), a non-profit organisation, has trained 288 girls on electronics and renewable energy to thrive in the digital age.
He noted that the programme was a transformative initiative for secondary school students in Ikorodu and Surulere areas of the state.
According to him, a total of 210 girls were trained in four schools in Surulere, Lagos while 78 girls were trained in two schools in Ikorodu.
Odutola said the one-year programme, which had now come to a close, was designed to teach selected girls to create technology and engineering-based solutions that solve problems in their communities.
“The programme which was conducted in Lagos, Kwara, Bauchi, Nasarawa and Abuja, was done with support from Google.
“The programme focused on electronics and renewable energy, offering students the opportunity to learn and build essential gadgets like power banks, solar power chargers, and rechargeable lamps,” Odutola said.
He explained that throughout the school calendar year, the students who participated in the series of hands-on workshops and engaging activities that fostered their innovation and creativity, were enrolled in batches each term at the schools.
According to him, the programme is also designed to ignite the students’ passion for technology and provide them with the necessary skills to excel in this rapidly evolving field.
Odutola said from learning the basics of electronics to harnessing the power of renewable energy, the students embarked on an inspiring journey of discovery.
“The feedback from participants indicates that the girls believe they can fix minor problems with their electronic and rechargeable devices.
“Many further mentioned that they have more understanding of the functioning of solar powered devices and possible repairs when faltering, “he said.
He added that during the graduation ceremony, students who were outstanding throughout the programme were presented with well-deserving gifts.
