GENDER-INCLUSION THROUGH AI-DRIVEN TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION IN NIGERIA: BREAKING BARRIERS AND BRIDGING GAPS

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming educational systems worldwide. Accordingly, this paper explores how AI-driven technology education can promote gender inclusion by breaking down historical barriers and creating equitable access to learning opportunities. Specifically, it reviewed the effects of AI on women's empowerment in the in the society today with a bias for core Northern states in Nigeria. It critically examines the challenges women face in technology education and STEM as well as evaluates how AI can serve as a tool to bridge the digital and gender divide. It probes into AI's capacity to close gender gaps, enhance technical education and to promote gender parity by recommending ways to achieve gender inclusion in line with global best practices that support inclusive AI-enhanced education. The paper took the part of examining few case studies and initiatives which underscore the potential benefits and hurdles associated with AI in propelling gender inclusion and women empowerment. The results indicate that while AI holds promise for advancing women's empowerment, it necessitates diligent efforts to mitigate biases and uphold inclusivity