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Professor Sola Aderounmu Emerges New NCS President
Members of the Nigeria Computer Society (NCS) have elected Professor Sola Aderounmu as their new president (2015-2017).
Although there were initially protests over some provisions of the new Electoral Guidelines released barely three days to the elections, but the NEC and members reached compromise before proceeding with the elections.
Prof. Aderounmu pulled 88 votes to defeat Mr. Chris Uwaje who gave good account of himself rallying 62 votes.
The incoming president takes over from Professor David Adewumi, whose tenure in office expires this year.
Prof. Aderounmu,a fellow of the Nigeria Computer Society is also the director, Information Technology and Communications Unit of the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, Osun State.
The astute computer scientist with professional accomplishments has promised to pursue various agenda to reposition NCS for the benefits of IT practitioners, the academia and the nation at large.
He is to be deputised by Mrs. Veronica Owolabi who garnered 105 votes to defeat Mr. Emmanuel Emecheta who got 44 votes.
Top on his agenda is to lead NCS to the path of more advocacy; research and development in IT and establishing physical presence for the Society.
He said that NCS will pursue various programmes to engender IT penetration in rural areas and the use of indigenous software.
According to him, NCS will make case for the establishment of Software Development Commission (SDC) as part of efforts to position the country as the IT hub in Africa and aid e-Governance approach through IT support systems.
Prof. Aderounmu added that capacity building among members is a sine qua non in achieving the set goals, therefore, NCS will introduce computer based testing tools to assist organisations, the Government and even the general public.
He said that the NEC under his leadership will work towards increased membership, increased membership due collection and open channels for willful donations nd employment creation for the teaming Nigerian youths.
Background:
Aderounmu holds B.Sc (hons) in Computer Engineering, M.Sc in Computer Science and Ph.D in Computer Science, all from the famous Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, Osun State.
He is an active member of the Computer Professional (Registration Council) of Nigeria (CPN); member, Nigerian Society of Engineers (mNSE), and member, Council for Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN).
His professional accomplishments/grants/Awards and contributions to the IT development in Nigeria include, but not limited to African Centre of Excellence World Bank grant (institutions) for OAU ICT Driven Knowledge Park; TEFund Research Grant; ETF group research grant; among others.
Other incoming members of the national executive council (NEC) of NCS include…deputy president, Mr. Jide Awe, chairman, Conferences Committee, Mr. Kola Jagun, chairman, Credentials, Michael Olajide, chairman, Publicity, Events and Trade Services, Olorogun James, chairman, Audit Committee, Afolayan Obiniyi, ex-officio member, North-West, Prince Majemite, ex-officio, North-Central, Olanrewaju Ayannuga, ex-officio, South-West, Essien Eyo, ex-officio, South-South, Mohammed Bello Aliyu, ex-officio, North-East, and Chris Agogbuo, ex-officio, South-East.
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Legit.ng, Shade of Life Foundation Partner to Advance Autism Awareness in Nigeria
Legit.ng recently joined forces with the Shade of Life Foundation to become a voice of autism, and drive advocacy for improved media support during Autism Awareness Month.
Conversations around media support exploration was led by Joseph Omotayo, head of Department for Human Interest Stories at Legit.ng, and Dr. Eziafakaku Nwokolo, founder and CEO of the Shade of Life Foundation,
This partnership is a response to the concerns raised by organizations like the Shade of Life Foundation about the level of support received from the media in discussing autism as a disability.
While other disabilities may receive attention, autism, with its critical developmental implications often lacks adequate representation in mainstream media.
Recognizing the importance of addressing these concerns, Legit.ng took proactive steps by integrating itself into the essence of autism awareness.
It facilitated a one-hour workshop with Dr. Nwokolo, the founder of the foundation, to deepen our understanding of autism, its various spectrums, and the language boundaries associated with it.
Other steps we took in advocating autism awareness in the media, can be seen in our attached press release.
Legit.ng believes that by amplifying the voices of autism and advocating for better media representation, we can contribute to creating a more inclusive and accepting society for all.
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As Nigeria Struggle, Tanzania Turns off Power Plants Due to Excess Supply
While 85 per cent of Nigeria is in darkness, Tanzania, an African country has shut down five hydroelectric stations in a bid to reduce excess electricity in the national grid.
Kassim Majaliwa, prime minister, Tanzania, has said the main plant, Mwalimu Nyerere Hydroelectric Station, alone generated enough electricity to power major cities, including Dar es Salaam, the country’s commercial hub.
It is the first time Tanzania, which suffers chronic power shortages, has closed hydroelectric stations due to excess production.
“We have turned off all these stations because the demand is low and the electricity production is too much, we have no allocation now,” an official from state-run power company, Tanesco, said.
The 2,115MW Julius Nyerere Hydropower Dam is said to be almost filled with water following heavy rains that started early this year.
Meanwhile, while the country has an installed capacity of 1,938MW and the grid installed capacity of 1,899MW, Nigeria which has an installed capacity of 13,000MW is struggling to electrify 85 per cent of its electricity consumers.
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President Tinubu Appoints Jim Ovia as Student Loan Fund Chairman
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Jim Ovia, renowned banker and businessman, as the Chairman, Board of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund.
Ovia’s appointment is contained in a State House statement titled, ‘President Tinubu appoints Jim Ovia as Chairman of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund,’ and issued on Friday by Ajuri Ngelale, special adviser to the President, Media & Publicity.
The statement noted that “Ovia is the founder of one of Nigeria’s leading banks and a respected business leader, with a surfeit of efforts and benefaction towards nurturing and empowering young Nigerians.
“He is an alumnus of Harvard Business School and holds a Master’s in Business Administration from the University of Louisiana.”
The National Student Loan Programme is a pivotal intervention that seeks to guarantee sustainable higher education and functional skill development for all Nigerian students and youths.
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund, the implementing institution of this innovation, demands excellence and Nigerians of the finest professional ilk to guide and manage.
“The President believes Mr. Ovia will bring his immense wealth of experience and professional stature to this role to advance the all-important vision of ensuring that no Nigerian student suffers a capricious end to their pursuit of higher education over a lack of funds,” the statement partly read.
Ovia’s appointment will also ensure “that Nigerian youths, irrespective of who they are, have access to higher education and skills that will make them productive members of society and core contributors to the knowledge-based global economy of this century.”
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