A non-governmental organisation, Girls In Tech Initiatives Bayelsa, has launched a sensitisation campaign aimed at increasing the participation of the girl-child in technology, digital skills acquisition and income generation.
The campaign, tagged “Tech&Tea,” was unveiled during an interactive training session held in Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State capital.
Briseimo, a web designer and tech expert, explained that the Tech&Tea initiative is designed to introduce and educate young girls and women about opportunities in the tech space, stressing that technology is not gender-specific.
“Tech is not only for boys; it is for everyone regardless of gender,” she said.
She disclosed that the organisation plans to extend the campaign to secondary schools across Bayelsa State to further sensitize students, noting that technology serves as a tool for working smarter, earning better and remaining relevant in a rapidly evolving world.
“From building digital skills to creating new income streams, tech is the engine that can push you far ahead in 2026 and beyond,” she added.
Also speaking, Ekemini Udo, a business development and sales strategist and Special Adviser to the President of Azikel Group, encouraged participants to embrace technology while upholding the principles of loyalty, dedication and exceptional service.
He urged them to join communities of tech professionals and strive for excellence in their chosen fields.
The Bayelsa State Commissioner for Youth Development, Alfred Kemepadei, also charged participants to seek mentorship and take advantage of guidance and training opportunities in the tech ecosystem.
In her remarks, Dise Ogbise Goddy Harry, founder of the Do Foundation and President of the National Association of Women Against Gender Based Violence, commended the organisers and urged participants to remain focused on advancing girl-child involvement in technology, describing it as a pathway to capacity building and empowerment.