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Why OLPC Project Failed In Nigeria by dlux: 1:20pm On Nov 28, 2013 |
Why OLPC (one Laptop Per Child) Project Failed In Nigeria Opensource has brought a lot of good things our way besides free software. A few years ago, the OLPC project kicked off and i had nothing but excitement as one looked forward to seeing these laptops distributed to students of most public schools at-least in major cities in the country. The concept was to promote top class computing and equip future leaders with relevant skills needed for quality software development, technical-know-how and bridging the gap with the rest of the world.Unfortunately this was not the case. My perception is not far fetched from that of my colleagues Federal Character: The Nigerian attitude of North must be involved and control every internationally sponsored or approved project, South South carried along, South West to follow and South East compensated. I know a lot of my friends who are not Nigerians will not understand what this means but it is what it is. Try reading about other World Bank, IMF or internationally sponsored projects and you will get a more comprehensive understanding of the Nigerian system of things. Corruption: A general problem as we all know. This a country where the rich awards scholarships to their children yet embezzle public funds without remorse. We had issues where some of the OLPC Laptops where starched up in the residence of one senator after distributing to a friend and children of colleagues rather than to students of public schools. Poor understanding of Opensource movement: The Fedora Project posses Ambassadors, Online Vendors and same with other Linux distributions but i doubt if any of these individuals or firms where involved in the dissemination of information or distribution of OLPC. Most agencies involved had little or no knowledge of the opensource concept or movement. Relevant agencies or persons where not involved integrally and so it lacked passion and vibe. Poor distribution Channels: Distribution channels used where not known and had very little effect. I sighted an example of a Senator having such Laptops in his possession rather than having relevant agencies account for them. Hotels are by no means a suitable distribution channel for projects like this. Low Awareness: Publicity was at the barest minimum. Am sure as most Nigerians read this article, they lacked little or no knowledge of the OLPC project. Many never knew it existed or had been introduced to the Nigerian government. Airplay, coverage or distribution to less privileged students was non-existent. http://gtbensmag.com http://bensoftenterprise.com 2 Likes |
Re: Why OLPC Project Failed In Nigeria by kabayomi(m): 3:55am On Nov 30, 2013 |
Waoh 1 Like |
Re: Why OLPC Project Failed In Nigeria by PAGAN9JA(m): 11:34am On Nov 30, 2013 |
End Time Tinz. |
Re: Why OLPC Project Failed In Nigeria by DonaldGenes(m): 11:34am On Nov 30, 2013 |
Nigerians have made me comment-less, am tired of hearing bad things in this country? Nothing Everly works to its finality, gosh! ah don tire my brother, Most of our problems in this country seems to come from either the North or South east, you heard hear bad things from the south-south apart from pockets of bad news emanating from Edo state poli-tricks, I think we peeps fro Akwa Ibomites Cross Riverians, Deltans, Port Harcourt and Bayelsans are just tired of some Geo-political Zones and their silly political Jiggery-pickery How i wish we are rivened 1 Like |
Re: Why OLPC Project Failed In Nigeria by Olugbenger(m): 11:35am On Nov 30, 2013 |
To sum it all up; Corruption and tribalism ensured this project never saw the light. Nigeria my country! 3 Likes |
Re: Why OLPC Project Failed In Nigeria by geeworld1(m): 11:36am On Nov 30, 2013 |
Donalð Genes: Nigerians have made me comment-less, am tired of hearing bad things in this country? nothing everly works to its finality,gosh! ah don tire my brother No βѮ only u, me sef don taya |
Re: Why OLPC Project Failed In Nigeria by Aromas: 11:37am On Nov 30, 2013 |
Donalð Genes: Nigerians have made me comment-less, am tired of hearing bad things in this country? nothing everly works to its finality,gosh! ah don tire my brother Ki lonso bayi? |
Re: Why OLPC Project Failed In Nigeria by usman3688(m): 11:37am On Nov 30, 2013 |
because some1 somewhere already embezzled the dough. abi na lie? we live in a shit country! |
Re: Why OLPC Project Failed In Nigeria by otokx(m): 11:38am On Nov 30, 2013 |
Everybody don tire. |
Re: Why OLPC Project Failed In Nigeria by Pangea: 11:42am On Nov 30, 2013 |
Lol What do you all expect? Do you people really think our rulers want the children of the masses compete with their own? Who will worship them for a slice of bread? Until we all realise that the principle guiding these demons is themselves and themselves alone, the sooner we will realise that we all need to come together to fight them off, instead of singing tribal tunes! 1 Like |
Re: Why OLPC Project Failed In Nigeria by ochallo: 11:43am On Nov 30, 2013 |
Youth development is laudable but here are certain things to note pertaining to youth development. |
Re: Why OLPC Project Failed In Nigeria by luvlyoracle(m): 11:45am On Nov 30, 2013 |
Re: Why OLPC Project Failed In Nigeria by xtophy(m): 11:47am On Nov 30, 2013 |
d donors dnt hv d money jawe....all dos na stupid excuses |
Re: Why OLPC Project Failed In Nigeria by nnocurruption: 11:48am On Nov 30, 2013 |
Donalð Genes: Nigerians have made me comment-less, am tired of hearing bad things in this country? nothing everly works to its finality,gosh! ah don tire my brotherMy guy I tire for Nigeria too oh everything nor de work. people are not properly informed , I honestly think Nigerians only hear 5% percent of what is going on that is why some ignorant people keep supporting Nigerian politicians. 1 Like |
Re: Why OLPC Project Failed In Nigeria by DonaldGenes(m): 11:48am On Nov 30, 2013 |
[size=38pt]Too many old people ruling us in this country might be the problem, I think it's high time we send them to sleep, It's either Tukur, Tinubu, Oshiomole, Buhari, Obj, Babangida, Atiku, Amaechi, and so on,but people like Gen Adulsalam Abubakar hardly get on the wrong side of the news, I like that man,he seems disincline to all this Nigerian politics[/size] 1 Like |
Re: Why OLPC Project Failed In Nigeria by Okijajuju1(m): 11:50am On Nov 30, 2013 |
One laptop per child was a dumb idea to start with.. It's like putting the cart before the horse.. The problem with our education is not the lack of laptops. How about we start with fixing the schools and sharing one set of complete textbooks per child. 9 Likes |
Re: Why OLPC Project Failed In Nigeria by Nobody: 11:53am On Nov 30, 2013 |
It is already taking place in osun state with the introduction of opon-imo. Up APC 1 Like |
Re: Why OLPC Project Failed In Nigeria by astronautog(m): 11:53am On Nov 30, 2013 |
How e one take work!!when masses are hungry |
Re: Why OLPC Project Failed In Nigeria by alotofgrace(m): 11:55am On Nov 30, 2013 |
Re: Why OLPC Project Failed In Nigeria by Nobody: 11:58am On Nov 30, 2013 |
Okija_juju: One laptop per child was a dumb idea to start with.. It's like putting the cart before the horse.. The problem with our education is not the lack of laptops. How about we start with fixing the schools and sharing one set of complete textbooks per child. |
Re: Why OLPC Project Failed In Nigeria by Nobody: 11:59am On Nov 30, 2013 |
TribalEAST: It is already taking place in osun state with the introduction of opon-imo. |
Re: Why OLPC Project Failed In Nigeria by ichommy(m): 12:07pm On Nov 30, 2013 |
Okija_juju: One laptop per child was a dumb idea to start with.. It's like putting the cart before the horse.. The problem with our education is not the lack of laptops. How about we start with fixing the schools and sharing one set of complete textbooks per child. Okay |
Re: Why OLPC Project Failed In Nigeria by mbhs139(m): 12:07pm On Nov 30, 2013 |
Okija_juju: One laptop per child was a dumb idea to start with.. It's like putting the cart before the horse.. The problem with our education is not the lack of laptops. How about we start with fixing the schools and sharing one set of complete textbooks per child. This is more like it. The whole thing is a fraud in the first place if students in Lagos public schools still lack simple furniture to work with. Anyway, it's a laptop, so they may not need furniture. It is reallly putting the cart before the horse. |
Re: Why OLPC Project Failed In Nigeria by Anniettieufia(m): 12:23pm On Nov 30, 2013 |
The simplest answer is as na result of sabotage individuals. People who always sees govt projects as an avenue to make gain for their family's alone . The worse of it is when you discover that the horded Laptops may not even be sold in the nigerian markets . |
Re: Why OLPC Project Failed In Nigeria by Nobody: 12:26pm On Nov 30, 2013 |
Okija_juju: One laptop per child was a dumb idea to start with.. It's like putting the cart before the horse.. The problem with our Absolutamente. Aside from being ill-conceived, the underpinning technology of OLPC got superseded by better innovation. The Failure of One Laptop Per Child Read More |
Re: Why OLPC Project Failed In Nigeria by bumdish: 12:38pm On Nov 30, 2013 |
OP!!!!! The thinking behind your write-up is probably one of the reasons the project "failed". What parameters did you apply in arriving at your conclusions? When did the project start? How far has it gone? Who or which office is in charge of the project? Your review is lacking in both facts and figures and your adjudicated reasons seem like an indulgence in baseless imaginations. Do your homework, read this article http://wiki.laptop.org/go/OLPC_Nigeria and flesh-up your write-up. 1 Like
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Re: Why OLPC Project Failed In Nigeria by brownlord: 12:41pm On Nov 30, 2013 |
TribalEAST: It is already taking place in osun state with the introduction of opon-imo. I hate to join in this ur pdp, apc, npdp e-war, but sometimes most of u are too dumb. What is opon imo and tell me the advantage of that project to a student that can hardly speak or understand pegin english let alone good english, a school of over 1000 student wit abt 6 teachers including principal and vps, tht dnt go to class, the rest are corpers and student recreuited frm oyes prog. Listen my frind opon imo is a scam, aregbe sure knws how to buy the heart of the poor in that state wit his useless prog. Just the way he introduced, same school uniform for all public schools in osun and merging school, wit no staff but keep spreading propanganda in the media, hey i served in ikirun and i knw wht am talkin abt. To all u apc e-warriors dont quote me and "tell me nonsence" in other to defend ur party, am neither pdp or apc e thug so stay clear 2 Likes |
Re: Why OLPC Project Failed In Nigeria by Nobody: 12:55pm On Nov 30, 2013 |
Aregbesola is doing abgreat Job with Opon Imo in Osun State. |
Re: Why OLPC Project Failed In Nigeria by mazizitonene(m): 1:06pm On Nov 30, 2013 |
Dah wan na story, d only reason na say: Ya papa, mama, snr broda, sister and elders never get laptop na small pikin lyk u wan come get |
Re: Why OLPC Project Failed In Nigeria by saintneo(m): 1:08pm On Nov 30, 2013 |
Donalð Genes: Nigerians have made me comment-less, am tired of hearing bad things in this country? Nothing Everly works to its finality, gosh! ah don tire my brother, Most of our problems in this country seems to come from either the North or South east, you heard hear bad things from the south-south apart from pockets of bad news emanating from Edo state poli-tricks,I don't understand how southeast is a problem in this topic. kindly address the institutionalized corruption in the country. |
Re: Why OLPC Project Failed In Nigeria by IGBOSON1: 1:11pm On Nov 30, 2013 |
Donalð Genes: Too many old people ruling us in this country might be the problem, I think it's high time we send them to sleep, It's either Tukur, Tinubu, Oshiomole, Buhari, Obj, Babangida, Atiku, Amaechi, and so on,but people like Gen Adulsalam Abubakar hardly get on the wrong side of the news, I like that man,he seems disincline to all this Nigerian politics ^^^You took an unprovoked swipe at Ndigbo in your previous post (adding the north just to 'balance' things just so your intentions appear unbiased and neutral); and in this post you're heaping praises and worship on Abdusalami Abubakar! Nice job mate! 1 Like |
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