General Manager of Glovo Nigeria, Lamide Akinola
A multi-category app, Glovo has partnered with She Code Africa and the Lagos State Government on the first edition of the Women in Tech Bootcamp. The Lagos State government, through the Ministry of Commerce, Cooperatives, Trade and Investment, led by Folashade Ambrose-Medebem and the Ministry of Science and Technology, expressed gratitude at the graduation of 100 women from the boot camp.
The transformative 12-week program culminated in a graduation ceremony held in March to commemorate Women’s Month and aligned with the theme ‘Accelerate Action’, which emphasizes the need for swift and decisive steps toward gender equality in STEM and beyond.
The Women in Tech Bootcamp provided participants with specialized training in Frontend Development, Backend Development and Mobile Development. In addition to technical training, the program incorporated career coaching, soft skills workshops and hands-on capstone projects to prepare participants for real-world careers in tech. This holistic approach ensured that participants gained not only technical expertise but also the confidence and resources needed to navigate the tech industry successfully.
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Speaking on the initiative’s significance, General Manager of Glovo Nigeria, Lamide Akinola, stressed Glovo’s commitment to driving diversity and inclusion. She stated that the boot camp is just the beginning, one of many steps in a long-term commitment to empowering women in technology and creating more inclusive opportunities in the industry. “We are proud to champion diversity, and this initiative is one of many to come as we continue to accelerate action towards gender equity in STEM.”
A key highlight of the event was the Top 2 Capstone Project presentations, where outstanding teams showcased innovative solutions addressing real-world challenges such as financial literacy, food waste reduction and academic productivity. These projects were judged based on functionality, problem-solving approach, teamwork, and presentation skills.
The winning teams of the Backend and Frontend Capstone Project competition was Group 1, led by Linda Gift Awo and Abisola Odusanwo, with team members including Aminat Ismaila, Adebisi Adesanya, Nafisat Akokhia and Elizabeth Gabriel.
Reflecting on their experience in the programme and the capstone project, Awo and Odusanwo said the boot camp has been a game-changer for them. “Not only did we gain technical skills in backend development, we also learned the power of collaboration and problem-solving. Winning the Capstone Project competition has given us the confidence to pursue careers in tech and contribute to innovative solutions in our communities.”
In her opening remarks, Expansion Manager, Glovo Nigeria, Omotola Spence, reflected on the program’s broader impact, saying it represents their commitment to fostering inclusivity in the tech industry and accelerating action towards gender equity.
