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. The campaign will take place on June 25, 2026, at the Oriental Hotel in Lagos, as part of an annual initiative organized by eBusinesslife and the International Telecommunication Union (ITU).

The 2026 theme focuses on "AI to Develop Girls to Shape the Digital Future." MTN Nigeria, recognized as Africa's largest communications service provider, connects 87 million people across the continent. VDT Communications Limited provides private network services and broadband solutions, while Zoracom offers carrier-neutral data center infrastructure.

Ufuoma Emuophedaro, CEO of eBusinesslife, emphasized the importance of women's roles in technology and called for strategic support to empower young girls in technical fields. The event will include competitions among female students from various secondary schools, focusing on STEM and technology.