WITIN GIRLS’ NATIONAL SUMMIT AND STEM EXHIBITION
22-23 Oct 2025 | Abuja | “Innovate for Impact: STEM Solutions for a Sustainable Future”
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Oct 22-23, 2025
Abuja, Nigeria
25 Girls’ Projects
1000+ Attendees over 2 days
SPEAKERS
We are honoured to welcome Doreen Bogdan-Martin, Secretary-General of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) as Keynote Speaker and Distinguished Guest at the WITIN Girls National Summit and STEM Exhibition 2025. She will join us virtually.
As the first woman to lead the ITU in its nearly 160-year history, Ms. Doreen Bogdan-Martin stands as a global symbol of inclusive digital leadership. Her over 30 years of visionary work in global telecommunications continues to inspire generations—championing digital transformation as a driver of economic growth, skills development, gender equity, and climate action.
At the WITIN Girls’ National Summit & STEM Exhibition, her leadership resonates deeply with our mission to connect, empower, and equip young Nigerian girls to innovate for impact and shape a more inclusive digital future.
Bosun Tijani
Honorable Minister
Ministry of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy
Doreen Bogdan-Martin
Secretary-General
International Telecommunication Union (ITU)
Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi
Director-General
National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA)
Yomi Arowosafe
Secretary
Universal Service Provision Fund (USPF)
Markie Idowu
Non-Executive Director,
Standard Chartered Bank
Jane Egerton-Idehen
Director and CEO
Nigerian Communications Satellite Limited (NIGCOMSAT)
NihinLola Fafore
Director, Public Relations
Huawei Nigeria
Abibat Olatunji
Head Legal Department
Computer Professionals Registration Council of Nigeria
Malik Afegbua
Film Director
The Elder Series
Kunle Olorundare
President
Internet Society, Nigeria Chapter
Kolawole 0. Olobashola
Director
FCT Department of Science, Technology and Innovation
Mohmood Tunde Hassan
Director
Institute of Innovation and Emerging Technologies IIET
Nneka Blessing Ekwe
Director
Energy Research Center, University of Abuja
Edowaye Makanjuola
Head
IT Projects USPF
Maryam Lawan
Special Advisor – Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Capital
FMCIDE
Samira Danburam
Manager
USPF
Patricks Oghuma
Head
Engineering and Emerging Technologies Team, SITOPEO-5, FMIST
Niran Oyekale
Chairman/CEO
CTC
Martha Alade
Executive Director
WITIN
Victoria Oseghale
Compere
WITIN Summit 2025
ABOUT SUMMIT
The WITIN Girls’ National Summit & STEM Exhibition is a flagship platform for advancing gender inclusion, innovation, and sustainability in Nigeria’s digital future. The Summit embodies WITIN’s mission to bridge the digital gender gap by empowering young girls through Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education.
The Summit brings together 1,000+ participants across two days— including high school girls, educators, parents, policymakers, innovators, and technology leaders — to inspire, connect, and empower the next generation of STEM leaders
Innovation in Action
Discover brilliant girl-led STEM projects from across Nigeria. The top 20 innovations, chosen from over 265 entries, will be showcased alongside live demos, startup exhibits, and expert sessions driving sustainability through technology
Collaborative Connections
The Summit creates a space for mentorship and partnership among students, educators, startups, and policymakers—building networks that inspire innovation and national growth.
Empowering Futures
Through hands-on learning, inspiring talks, expert-led sessions, demos, and exhibitions, girls gain confidence, leadership, and future-ready STEM skills to shape a more sustainable and inclusive Nigeria.
Impact
Advances the UN SDGs — particularly: SDG 4: Quality Education; SDG 5: Gender Equality and SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure; leaving lasting imprint by translating learning into real-world solutions, policies, and partnerships.
AGENDA
DAY 1 – Wednesday Oct 22, 2025
08:00 AM – 09:00 AM Registration and Refreshment
09:00 AM – 10:30 AM In-Person Speed Mentoring | Demo
10:30 AM – 10:45 AM Anthems/Welcome/Introduction/Recognition
10:45 AM – 10:50 AM Opening Address and Formal Opening of the Event
10:50 AM – 11:20AM Good will Messages
11:20 AM – 11:25PM Keynote Address
11:25AM – 11:40AM Cultural Performance by Girls
11:40 AM – 12:20PM High-Level Panel Session : Advancing STEM for Girls: Government Policies and Pathways for Inclusion
12:20 PM – 12:50PM Presentation by Selected Girls Teams
12:50 PM – 01:00PM Group Photograph
01:00 PM – 02:00PM Lunch | Networking | Ministers Exhibition Tour
02:00 PM – 05:00PM Demo | Girls Exhibition Tour | Appraisal
DAY 2 – Thursday Oct 23, 2025
08:00 AM – 09:30 AM Refreshment | In-Person Speed Mentoring | Demo
09:30 AM – 10:00 AM Presentation by Selected Girls Teams
10:00 AM – 10:30AM Expert-Led Session: Reimagining Possibilities: The Power of Creativity, AI, and Storytelling.”
10:30 AM – 10:45 AM Cultural Performances
10:45 AM – 11:15 AM Leadership Spotlight Session: Women Who Lead – Shattering Barriers and Redefining Tech Leadership
11:15 AM – 12:00PM Panel Session: From Idea to Impact: Startup Stories That Inspire
12:00 PM – 01:00PM Presentation of Prizes
01:00 PM – 04:00PM Lunch | Networking | Games | Exhibition Tour
PARTNERS & SPONSORS
Key Partners & Support
Partnering Universities
University of Abuja
University of Lagos
Covenant University
American University of Nigeria
Nnamdi Azikiwe University
Bayero University
Lead City University
Thomas Adewumi University
Michael Okpara University of Agriculture
University of Ilorin
Mountain Top University
Approved & Endorsed by the Federal Government of Nigeria