Intel’s She Will Connect program set up to help close the internet-gender gap in developing countries is soon to begin both a weekly radio show and a new features column on top Nigerian blog, Bella Naija.
The radio show, which is tagged She Will Connect radio show, will air weekly on Nigeria’s premiere women’s radio station, WFM 91.7, while the new features column on bella Naija will be called ‘Through her Eyes’.
Intel hopes to use both mediums to drive the programs objective of helping young girls and women access digital literacy training, online peer network, and gender-relevant content.
Speaking at the unveiling of the radio programme and column, the Public Relations and Marketing Manager, Intel West Africa, Adim Isiakpona, disclosed that the programme is expected to bring millions of women online, and reduce the gap in access to internet and digital literacy skills for young women by up to 50%, while also connecting millions of women to new opportunities through technology.
Intel She Will Connect Ambassador, Titilope Sonuga will be the face and voice of the She Will Connect Radio show and the blog column.
Titilope Sonuga, while speaking on the success of the empowerment programme, said “Working with strategic NGOs, we have equipped girls and women with digital skills, from basic knowledge of computer operations, computer programming and software development. We are optimistic that the She Will Connect radio show on Women FM and the blog posts will further address gender relevant issues and help to close the technology gender gap”.
