On Thursday,10th August 2023, the National Communications Authority (NCA) hosted hundred (100) selected participants of the 2023 National Girls-In-ICT Initiative at the NCA Tower in Accra.
This was part of an Open Day activity organised by the Ministry of Communications and Digitalisation (MoCD) to provide the girls with an opportunity to acquire knowledge in the field of information and Communications Technology (ICT).
Some female staff of the NCA served as a source of inspiration, motivating them to pursue diverse roles in ICT, not only within Ghana but also at the global level.
The 100 girls selected from the Bono, Bono East, and Ahafo Regions were presented with souvenirs to aid in their studies.
Background
The Ministry of Communications and Digitalization trained 1,000 girls selected from various districts in the Northern Region in basic ICT and Coding.
The climax of the Girls-In-ICT program was held today at the University of Development Studies (UDS).
All 1,000 girls trained will receive certificates for participating in the training whilst the best 100 girls receive laptops for their outstanding performance.
In addition, the top three girls will receive special plaques and cash prizes, as part of their awards.
All girls participated in the mentorship session on Monday, July 31, 2023, and benefited from lessons in grooming, etiquette and menstrual hygiene.
Mentors for the session also engaged the girls on how to honour and respect their bodies, by keeping themselves neat and smart.
Other topics included Emotional intelligence, Public Speaking, Time Management and Reproductive Health.