Leading fintech platform in Nigeria’s technology sector, PalmPay, has concluded the third edition of its Purple Woman Masterclass, reports ITREALMS.
Speaking at the event, Chika Nwosu, Managing Director of PalmPay Nigeria, noted that the programme was born from a glaring disparity in the tech ecosystem.
"We noticed the lean representation of women in fintech," Nwosu stated. "Our intention is to bridge that gap. We want to see women not just participating, but occupying leadership positions across the board."
Nwosu emphasized the multi-generational impact of the initiative, noting: "Money in the hand of a man feeds a family, but money in the hand of a woman feeds generations."
The 2026 edition saw a massive surge in interest, with over 1,000 applications narrowed down to 100 participants.
These women underwent an intensive 3-day masterclass covering high-demand technical and administrative tracks, including; Engineering & Product: Software Engineering, UI/UX Design, and Product Management; Data & Marketing: Data Analysis and Digital Marketing; Management: Human Resources and Personal Financial Management.
Anthony Iwuala, Human Relations Manager at PalmPay, explained that the selection process for the final internship was strictly merit-based.
Out of the 100 participants, 10 top-performing candidates were selected for a six-month paid internship.
"We are not just training them for the sake of it; we train them to employ them," Iwuala said.
He revealed that 100% of the interns from the previous edition (Purple Woman 2.0) are currently full-time employees at PalmPay.
The masterclass also featured a session on "Psychological Capital" led by Nneka Okekearu, Director of the Enterprise Development Centre at Pan-Atlantic University.
She addressed the cultural and unconscious biases that often "shackle" women in the workplace.
While celebrating that 30% of Nigerian commercial banks are now led by female CEOs, Okekearu warned of the "missing middle" the point where women exit the workforce due to family milestones.
"We need systems that allow women to return to their careers without losing their progress," Okekearu urged, praising PalmPay’s mentorship-heavy model as a step toward corporate equity.
Ifeoma Nweke/Editor
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