Deputy Country Representative, United Nations Children’s Fund, Ms Rushnan Murzata, says digital inclusion of girls is crucial to ensuring equitable distribution of wealth and development in the country. Murtaza stated this in Abuja, at a Policy Dialogue, as part of events to mark the International Day of the Girl-Child. This, according Omo-Agege, is to effectively accommodate the rights of girls to access digital technology. On her part, Miss Mariam Samani, the President, 2021 IDGC, said increased investment in the country’s ICT sector would facilitate easy access to the digital space and increase inclusion of the girl-child in ICT. Also, AIG Aisha Abubakar, Gender Adviser to the Inspector General of Police, Usman Baba, explained that the digital space had security implications, and advised girls to be vigilant while using social media platforms.

Source: Punch October 11, 2021 20:03 UTC