Techmakers, GDG Lagos to Train Female Tech Leaders

• Moniepoint partnered with Women Techmakers Lagos and GDG Lagos to train future female tech leaders
• The “Break the Pattern” event encouraged women to challenge stereotypes in tech
• Participants joined AI workshops and Buildathon sessions to create real-world solutions

In a major move to strengthen Nigeria’s digital economy and create more opportunities for women in technology, Moniepoint partnered with Google Developer Group Lagos and Women Techmakers Lagos to host a leadership and innovation event focused on preparing the next generation of female tech leaders.

The International Women's Day event "Break the Pattern", organised at Moniepoint's head office in Lagos, was a day dedicated to developing skills of women from technical and non-technical areas to become leaders, build their products and empower themselves.

The initiative is part of Moniepoint's efforts to enhance the talent pool and foster the development of Nigeria's thriving digital ecosystem.

In delivering the keynote address, Kemi Nwogu, Head of Product at Moniepoint Inc., challenged women to break out of the stereotype of what they consider to be a woman's role in a career and take ownership of the future of the technology industry.

“For technology to be better for women, they need more than access to technology, they need to be confident, they need to feel like they own it; and they need to be brave enough to redesign it altogether,” she said, speaking on the theme “Breaking the Pattern: How Women Can Redefine the Future of Tech.”

Nwogu emphasized the fact that many girls are discouraged from the science and technology profession because the profession is stereotyped to be unfriendly and unpredictable for girls.

She explained these beliefs to be social constructs that can be broken down and encouraged everyone to continue their learning journey online, via coding bootcamps, open source projects, and coding problem solving.

A panel discussion led by Atinuke Oluwabamikemi Kayode, which highlighted experiences of tackling stereotypes in the workplace and showcased a healthier workplace, was also part of the event.

Participants also engaged in a practical AI workshop, “Prompt to Production,” and created and ran real-world applications in a Buildathon setting. During the closing ceremony, the organisers stressed the need for the dissemination of concepts into practical solutions and were able to identify outstanding projects.