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Four Brilliant Nigerian Girls Win 2015 Global Technovation Challenge by CuteMaryJ: 10:47am On Jul 10, 2015 |
TEAM Nigeria has emerged winner in Technovation Challenge world pitch which held at San Francisco, USA. The winning team comprised of four brilliant girls: Praise David-Oku, Sonam Kumar, Nmesoma Ogbonna, and Grace Akpoiroro as they developed a mobile app to tackle waste disposal challenge in Nigeria. They pitched their app called, ‘Discardious’. Mrs. Martha Alade, Founder of WITIN and Coordinator of the program in Nigeria enthused that this years’ team was exceptional and has done Nigeria proud. Their solution solves a major problem in Nigeria. This is the first time a Nigerian team would come first globally in Technovation World Pitch.Grace Ihejiamaizu, an International Exchange Alumni and founder of iKapture Networks, who mentored the winning team said they faced a lot of challenges on their way to success but overcame. 64 countries participated in the competition with 380 apps submitted, 10 teams from all over the world were given the opportunity to explain their projectin form of a pitch and tell their app story in a creative way. The girls also attended life-changing workshops including a networking session. One of the team members, Praise David-Oku, who spoke for the team, said the competition has totally changed their views of technology. “It has given our team a platform to use technology to solve problems in our community. It has also motivated us to think outside the box. It has boosted my self-confidence and helped me build new relationships and networking skills. I have met new people from different parts of the world and shared ideas. It has also made me realize that I am not too young to start achieving my goals. Sonam, one of the team members said: “It was wonderful, tough and very competitive. It was challenging for us, as we met and listened to people from different parts of the world tell their stories and share their powerful ideas. Above all, we learnt a lot of things about coding, networking and public speaking.It was a very wonderful experience. She emphasized that Parents should enrol their girls in computer programmes at a tender age. Provide technology gadgets for use at home. Allow and encourage them to participate in technology competitions and programs. Encourage them to pick and study science related courses The team unanimously professed that this is only the beginning of something big. “We are going to empower, build and guide young girls to participate in the next Technovation competition. We will launch our app and work on our project to solve pressing challengesin Nigeria. Technovation in Nigeria has come to stay for good”. Source: http://www.vanguardngr.com/2015/07/four-brilliant-nigerian-girls-win-2015-global-technovation-challenge/ Big shoutout to my friend Sonam Kumar in her success with her friends. Love you dear! Cc: lalasticlala 6 Likes 1 Share
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Re: Four Brilliant Nigerian Girls Win 2015 Global Technovation Challenge by INTROVERT(f): 10:48am On Jul 10, 2015 |
Go girls!!!!!! Go They developed a mobile app to tackle waste disposal challenge in Nigeria. They pitched their app called, ‘Discardious’. 4 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Four Brilliant Nigerian Girls Win 2015 Global Technovation Challenge by Thatitan234(m): 10:50am On Jul 10, 2015 |
lovely 2 Likes |
Re: Four Brilliant Nigerian Girls Win 2015 Global Technovation Challenge by Kenndall: 10:50am On Jul 10, 2015 |
Nice! Nigerians are intelligent. It's just our educational system that's limiting our potentials. 13 Likes |
Re: Four Brilliant Nigerian Girls Win 2015 Global Technovation Challenge by Nobody: 10:51am On Jul 10, 2015 |
the first time ever, wow. #PROUDLY-NIGERIAN 1 Like |
Re: Four Brilliant Nigerian Girls Win 2015 Global Technovation Challenge by braimeddy: 10:51am On Jul 10, 2015 |
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Re: Four Brilliant Nigerian Girls Win 2015 Global Technovation Challenge by may01(f): 11:02am On Jul 10, 2015 |
Great news. Beauty and Brains 1 Like |
Re: Four Brilliant Nigerian Girls Win 2015 Global Technovation Challenge by DrSage(m): 11:55am On Jul 10, 2015 |
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Re: Four Brilliant Nigerian Girls Win 2015 Global Technovation Challenge by YerYer: 12:02pm On Jul 10, 2015 |
God Bless Nigeria |
Re: Four Brilliant Nigerian Girls Win 2015 Global Technovation Challenge by lanresh(m): 12:02pm On Jul 10, 2015 |
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Re: Four Brilliant Nigerian Girls Win 2015 Global Technovation Challenge by elantraceey(f): 12:02pm On Jul 10, 2015 |
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Re: Four Brilliant Nigerian Girls Win 2015 Global Technovation Challenge by tociano009(m): 12:03pm On Jul 10, 2015 |
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Re: Four Brilliant Nigerian Girls Win 2015 Global Technovation Challenge by kingarizona1(m): 12:03pm On Jul 10, 2015 |
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Re: Four Brilliant Nigerian Girls Win 2015 Global Technovation Challenge by lordtech(m): 12:03pm On Jul 10, 2015 |
Wow, that's good. We're already getting there |
Re: Four Brilliant Nigerian Girls Win 2015 Global Technovation Challenge by Truth24(m): 12:03pm On Jul 10, 2015 |
Not bad |
Re: Four Brilliant Nigerian Girls Win 2015 Global Technovation Challenge by Viktor1983(m): 12:03pm On Jul 10, 2015 |
God bless Nigeria! |
Re: Four Brilliant Nigerian Girls Win 2015 Global Technovation Challenge by MAYORBRIGHT07(m): 12:04pm On Jul 10, 2015 |
Nice one i always proud of my country we are everywhere. nice one |
Re: Four Brilliant Nigerian Girls Win 2015 Global Technovation Challenge by Nobody: 12:04pm On Jul 10, 2015 |
South south and southeast ...... Always Leading ...... 13 Likes |
Re: Four Brilliant Nigerian Girls Win 2015 Global Technovation Challenge by tuoyoojo(m): 12:04pm On Jul 10, 2015 |
ok am happy to hear news like this not news about internet fraud or drug trafficking Nigeria would be great again |
Re: Four Brilliant Nigerian Girls Win 2015 Global Technovation Challenge by Brytawon(m): 12:05pm On Jul 10, 2015 |
Nigeria will soon take over the computer age... |
Re: Four Brilliant Nigerian Girls Win 2015 Global Technovation Challenge by jamex93(m): 12:05pm On Jul 10, 2015 |
good for dem |
Re: Four Brilliant Nigerian Girls Win 2015 Global Technovation Challenge by hrykanu231(m): 12:05pm On Jul 10, 2015 |
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Re: Four Brilliant Nigerian Girls Win 2015 Global Technovation Challenge by debbie(f): 12:05pm On Jul 10, 2015 |
I dedicate this to every girl out there who is aspiring to go into SCIENCE,TECHNOLOGY OR ENGINEERING. To all the women who are engineers and aspiring to make a positive mark in our generation. Parents please encourage your girl child and support their career.Dont discourage them from going into any male dominated course in the university. I am so proud of these girls.....it shows that we have the best brains in Nigeria,even in the midst of very little and limited resources we still try to bring out the best in us.To the teachers who nurture our kids to greatness...i say well done. Thank you to WITIN(WOMEN IN TECHNOLOGY IN NIGERIA) Nigeria is blessed. 5 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Four Brilliant Nigerian Girls Win 2015 Global Technovation Challenge by VickyRotex(f): 12:05pm On Jul 10, 2015 |
Correct!!! ((((Hugs them)))) |
Re: Four Brilliant Nigerian Girls Win 2015 Global Technovation Challenge by Equiano: 12:05pm On Jul 10, 2015 |
This is the kind of news we want to be receiving, not that of Nigerians has been jailed for life for drugs offences, internet scam etc. Kudos to those girls. At least they deserve a Presidential honour/acknowledement. My opinion thou. 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Four Brilliant Nigerian Girls Win 2015 Global Technovation Challenge by Nobody: 12:06pm On Jul 10, 2015 |
what a man can do, a woman can do better! |
Re: Four Brilliant Nigerian Girls Win 2015 Global Technovation Challenge by Nobody: 12:06pm On Jul 10, 2015 |
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Re: Four Brilliant Nigerian Girls Win 2015 Global Technovation Challenge by yinkuschua(m): 12:07pm On Jul 10, 2015 |
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