“Empowering Tomorrow’s Leaders: Minister Bah Champions Girls’ Digital Inclusion”
In a poignant celebration of this year’s International Day of the Girl, Sierra Leone’s Minister of Communications, Technology, and Innovation, Salima Monorma Bah, returned to her alma mater, The International Secondary School, to deliver a powerful keynote address. The event echoed the theme of bridging the digital gender gap and inspiring girls to embrace their potential as future leaders.
Under the headline “Digital Equality: Minister Bah Advocates for Girls’ Empowerment,” the Minister emphasized that Sierra Leone’s digital transformation vision hinges on the active participation of all, including young girls. Standing before the students, she recognized the promise of the nation embodied in the determination, curiosity, and potential of the young girls present.
Minister Bah passionately declared, “Our responsibility is not simply to acknowledge their potential but to provide them with the tools, skills, and confidence to navigate an increasingly digital world.” The call to action resonated with a commitment to invest in girls’ education and empowerment, shaping them as future leaders and contributors to society.
The International Day of the Girl, observed globally, serves as a reminder of the work required to bridge the digital gender gap. The Minister urged a collective determination to create opportunities for girls, enabling them to break barriers, overcome challenges, and lead society into a brighter future.
The address highlighted the importance of nurturing talent and instilling confidence in young girls, emphasizing that their empowerment is central to the nation’s progress. Minister Bah’s rallying cry echoed through the school grounds, leaving an indelible mark on the hearts and minds of those present.
As the nation commemorates the International Day of the Girl, Minister Salima Monorma Bah’s passionate plea for digital equality and girls’ empowerment sets the stage for a renewed commitment to fostering a generation of leaders who will shape Sierra Leone’s future.
