GSL

Technology impacts diverse individuals differently. An intersectional approach in

addressing the gender digital divide recognizes that people’s access to and use of
technologies is affected by many intersecting characteristics within their identities,
including their age, class, education level, sexual orientation, and gender identity.
In Nigeria, the digital divide disproportionately affects women and girls with low
income, low literacy, those living in remote or rural areas, younger adolescent
girls, and older women. We need to transcend the traditional notion of female
empowerment which focuses on skills with low economic value, to upskilling our
young women with 21st-century relevant and in-demand technology skills like
cloud computing, data analysis and digital marketing To bridge the gender gap, we
must first bridge the digital divide. Education is our catalyst for change. A reformed
system, embracing technology, can break traditional gender roles. We must instill not
just technical skills but also a mindset that fosters creativity, critical thinking, and
inclusivity. Yet, progress demands collaboration. Governments, civil society, and the
private sector must unite to create an ecosystem that supports women. . A key pillar to
achieving this is consciously investing in breaking the cultural bias towards female
education and empowering them with the latest innovations and technologies and
introducing them to the digital world.