Ada Nduka Oyom
Ada Nduka Oyom is a prominent Nigerian software developer, technical community leader, and advocate for women’s inclusion in technology. She is the founder of She Code Africa, a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering African women in tech by providing resources, mentorship, and a supportive community. Under her leadership, She Code Africa has grown significantly, impacting thousands of women across the continent through workshops, coding bootcamps, and networking events.
In addition to her work with She Code Africa, Ada co-founded Open Source Community Africa, aiming to promote open-source contributions among African developers. Her efforts have not only provided African developers with global exposure but have also fostered a culture of collaboration and innovation within the tech community.
Ada’s initiatives are instrumental in building the economy by addressing the gender gap in technology and creating opportunities for women to participate actively in the digital economy. By equipping women with tech skills, she is enabling a more inclusive workforce, which is essential for sustainable economic growth.
Her work aligns with the broader movement of increasing women’s representation in various sectors, including governance. Ada Nduka Oyom’s contributions exemplify how women are leading transformative changes, not only in tech but across all facets of society, advocating for a more equitable and prosperous Nigeria.