IWD: NITP chair highlights political and economic accomplishments of women

In honor of International Women’s Day, Ms. Lami Ayuba, Chairman of the Nigerian Institute of Town Planners’ Federal Capital Territory Branch, praised Nigerian women for their accomplishments in politics, business, society, and the arts.

The Association of Women Town Planners in Nigeria, a branch of the parent organization, NITP, with chapters all throughout the nation, was established after the decision to recognize these accomplishments by the NITP, according to a statement acquired by our reporter on Wednesday night.

It’s crucial to remember that gender equality is taken into account while celebrating Women’s Day, according to Mrs. Lami. Efforts to make the digital world safer, more inclusive, more egalitarian, and to build a better future—not just for women and girls, but for all of humankind and all life on Earth—are once again being urged to take power on March 8.

It is a moment to take stock of achievements, advocate for change, and honor courageous deeds by regular women who have made tremendous contributions to the history of our nation and the town planning industry.

The AWTPN’s subject, “DigitALL: Innovation and technology for gender equality,” was brought up by the speaker as an example of inclusivity that no one should be denied.

She continued by saying that no one should be excluded from using digital technologies or experience gender-based discrimination.

We must take use of this chance to raise the level of digital literacy among women and girls, introduce young girls to the sector, and defend their rights, the speaker said.

“Let me just say that women in planning will initiate and develop a digital education module for girls in tertiary schools that will not only expose them to digital tools but more importantly stir up their interest in having a career in digital technology and we look forward to partnering with our parent body on this as well as non-governmental organizations,” the statement reads.

She said that by embracing progress in the digital era, female town planners had gone a long way and had made decisions that would leave their marks on history.

The adoption of digital education, access to transformational technology, and use of digital tools in our profession have sped up our work and had a favorable effect on the town planning profession, the speaker said. With the aid of these technological advancements, our professions have contributed and continue to contribute human capital to the development of sustainable cities and communities both within and outside of our professional spheres.

“Women town planners may obtain a better awareness of the environment and influence more educated urban planning choices when they can take use of digital technologies and real-time data.

“Through enhancing accessibility, decreasing congestion, fostering sustainability, and enhancing quality of life, efficient and effective digital technology systems may achieve fairness and satisfy the requirements of society. Overall, women who are knowledgeable about the applications of digital urban planning techniques may help build more livable, inclusive, and resilient communities that better meet the requirements of the whole nation.

“But, as was already indicated, it has become vital to pause and carefully consider those who are left behind before moving on to the next stage. What proportion of women are “digitally literate” and “fully initiated into the digital sphere”? We’re not just talking about having a presence on social media or using our phones; we’re also worried about how we utilize technology at work and how we behave ourselves professionally.

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