WINsiders4good Offers Problem Solving Apps

The first class of fellows in Microsoft and Co-Creation Hub (CCHub’s) Windows Insiders for Good (#WINsiders4Good) Fellowship programme are set to leverage on technologies to tackle recurring challenges faced by Nigerians.

Microsoft and Co-Creation Hub opened their doors to opportunities for Nigerian entrepreneurs to submit brilliant ideas they believe can be used to positively impact the world we live in.

The first class of fellows comprising 25 app developers were unveiled at a dinner event in Lagos, where Bambo Sofola, director of Software Engineering, Microsoft Corporation, expressed his satisfaction at the zeal and creativity of Nigerian entrepreneurs evident in the number and quality of entries received before the final winners selected for the inaugural class of WINsiders4Good Fellows, part of the Windows Insider Programme.

He noted that the global goal of the programme is to empower the community of people using technology to make a lasting impact on the world.

According to him, “We at the Windows Insider Program and Co-Creation Hub (CCHub) are proud to announce the first ever class of WINsider4Good Fellows. We were excited to select Nigeria as the place to begin this fellowship, and Nigerian entrepreneurs have shown us their creative ideas to positively impact the lives of their fellow Nigerians.”

Femi Longe, co-founder of CCHub, noted that the future of young Nigerians is in technology.  There is every need to create platforms to help them conquer their future needs and challenges.

He stated that the WINsiders4Good Fellowship will connect Nigerian entrepreneurs to a global community of people like them, prioritize and solve the technical issues that can hinder them from reaching their goal.

“Honestly, it’s been an interesting journey thus far. From the number of entries we received, to the rigour of combing every idea to be sure they align with the purpose the programme aims to achieve. I believe this is an indication that something phenomenal is happening in the Nigeria’s ICT space,” Longe said.

One of the winners, Miracle Samuel, the entrepreneur behind 24/7 Charging Hub, expressed his delight at this opportunity that Microsoft and Co-Creation Hub have given him. Samuel said, “This is a once in a lifetime opportunity and I am glad to have made it into the WInsiders4Good Fellowship in Nigeria. It is an opportunity I will forever cherish and I am looking forward to it.”

The fellows have already begun a-week boot camp and six-month engagement with the Windows Insider Programme and the Co-Creation Hub, receiving tailored strategic and technical mentorship along with access to the latest hardware and software from Microsoft.