A 2022 report by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) shows that women make up only 22% of the Nigerian tech workforce, reflecting a significant gender gap. This disparity is also evident in education, where only 30% of tertiary students in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields are women, according to UNESCO.
Several factors contribute to this gap, including socio-cultural norms and expectations that discourage girls from pursuing STEM careers. Research from the International Journal of Gender, Science, and Technology highlights societal biases and stereotypes that deter young girls from tech fields. Bridging this gender gap in tech sector will require dedicated efforts from both genders within the community to create a more inclusive environment.
This is the inspiration behind Girls into Tech. Girls into Tech is dedicated to inspiring young minds while bridging the gender gap in the technological space. We aim to achieve this by educating the next generation of women in technology through trainings, mentotship, interships and networking.
Girls into Tech offers free in-person and online bootcamp designed to actively contribute to narrowing the gender gap in the tech industry.
Our programs cover various tech routes including NoCode programming for web and mobile apps, web development with Bootstrap (HTML, CSS, and JS), Product design UI/UX, digital marketing (SEO/PPC), social media marketing, and other tech routes such as Data analytics, Cyber Security and more.
Meet the Team
Tobi Akinrinmade is Digital Marketing Professional, founder of Lagos Based a media outlet dedicated to telling the African story, co-founder and pioneer of Girls into Tech.
He is a skilled front-end developer, holds a master’s degree in international management from the University of West England and another MSc in digital marketing from the University of Northumbria.
David Orok (NoCode Developer and Tech Enterpreneur) is a three-time startup founder and tech entrepreneur, co-founder Girls into Tech, holds a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering from the University of Uyo, Nigeria, an MBA from Quantic School of Business, Technology, USA, and Master’s in Technological Entrepreneurship at Innopolis University, Russia.
He founded Nocode Africa to teach Africans how to create apps without coding, training over 4,000 people for free on YouTube.
Ruth Oye, ACIM, CIIC, is a strategic marketing and communications professional with expertise in brand management, digital strategy, and content creation.
She holds an MSc in Marketing and is a co-founder of Girls into Tech, an initiative that empowers young women in the tech industry.
Ruth currently serves as Communications Manager at Horton Housing Association, leading media relations, internal communications, and digital content to strengthen stakeholder engagement and brand reputation. She also drives audience growth and brand strategy as Marketing Campaign & Communication Officer at Bradford Trident and Brand & Social Media Manager at Trocah.
Her previous roles at Kippa and Anakle Limited saw her deliver exponential social media growth, increased brand visibility, and high-impact campaigns for startups and global brands.
Anya Justina (UI/UX expert) is a co-founder at Girls into Tech, she is a Lead UI/UX Designer, Product Manager at CashToken Rewards Africa, and CEO of Wakatee, she specializes in creating innovative digital experiences. With a deep understanding of aesthetics and functionality, she empowers visionaries to navigate the complexities of the digital landscape.
Her expertise in UI/UX Design and Product Management has been instrumental in developing user-centric designs that are both captivating and effective.
Recognized for innovation, her work epitomizes the fusion of creativity and functionality.
IDO UDOMАН a graduate of Medical Laboratory Science from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka She is also the founder of IBOM POT
Started her Tech career as a Digital Marketer/Content strategist for No-Code Africa, where she contributed immensely to the growth of the organization
A junior copywriter with 2 years of proven track record.
She is also a Social Media/Community Manager for Girls Into Tech
Ido has a hunger for women’s growth and development and this mindset has spearheaded her to support women in the Nigerian Tech system.