Moniepoint Inc., a leading digital financial services provider, has expanded its Women in Tech internship programme, increasing available positions from 10 to 15. This initiative reinforces the company’s commitment to bridging the gender gap in tech and aligns with the 2025 International Women’s Day (IWD) theme, ‘Accelerate Action.’
Empowering Women with Hands-On Tech Experience
The Women in Tech programme provides young women with practical experience, mentorship, and real-world exposure in critical tech fields, including:
Cloud engineering
Backend engineering
Technical product management
Data engineering
Systems administration
Technical support
User experience (UX) design
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For the 2025 cohort, the selected 15 interns—dubbed the ‘Dream 15’—will undergo an intensive six-month internship that includes:
Direct mentorship from top tech professionals
Competitive salary
Work tools and branded merchandise
Pathway to full-time employment based on performance
Commitment to Women’s Inclusion in Tech
Moniepoint emphasized that increasing female participation in technology is vital for fostering innovation and driving economic growth in Africa’s digital finance sector.
Chinaza Nduka-Dike, Vice President of People Operations at Moniepoint Inc., highlighted the impact of the programme:
“With the Women in Tech initiative, we are not just inspiring inclusion—we are actively creating sustainable pathways for women to thrive in the tech industry. Diversity fuels innovation, and through initiatives like this, we are empowering women to take on leadership roles, develop crucial skills, and shape the future of technology.”
He further emphasized that past cohorts have made significant contributions within Moniepoint and the broader tech ecosystem.
Success Stories: A Platform for Growth
Daniela Uzosike, a systems administrator and past participant of Moniepoint’s Women in Tech programme, expressed her enthusiasm about the expanded opportunities:
“The opportunity to work with Moniepoint not only transformed my career but also allowed me to be part of a programme that truly values the potential of women in technology. I’m thrilled to see the increase in roles this year and excited for more women to gain the experience they need to shape the future of tech in Africa.”
Building a Sustainable Future for Women in Tech
For the past four years, Moniepoint’s Women in Tech initiative has been pivotal in nurturing female talent, equipping them with the skills and confidence needed to succeed in tech-driven careers. With the expansion of roles in 2025, the initiative is set to impact even more women, fostering greater diversity and inclusion in Africa’s tech industry.
This expansion further strengthens Moniepoint’s mission to power the dreams of millions, transforming the careers of talented women and ensuring they have the tools and support to lead in the fast-evolving digital landscape.
