MTN, VDT, Zoracom Support Girls In ICT Campaign 2026

MTN Nigeria, alongside VDT Communications Limited and Zoracom, is backing the eBusinesslife Girls In ICT Campaign, which aims to address gender disparity in the ICT sector. This initiative is part of the annual campaign organized by eBusinesslife and the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), scheduled for June 25, 2026, at the Oriental Hotel in Lagos.

The campaign's theme for 2026 is "AI to Develop Girls to Shape the Digital Future." Ufuoma Emuophedaro, CEO of eBusinesslife, emphasized the importance of women's roles in technology and called for organizations to support initiatives that encourage young girls to pursue careers in technical fields. The event will feature competitions among female students from various secondary schools, including STEM quizzes and practical tech competitions, as well as roundtable discussions with renowned women in ICT.

The campaign aims to equip girls with lifelong skills and promote gender balance in the technology ecosystem.