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Anita Borg Institute Award
October 28, 2009 | 5 Comments
The Grace Hopper Celebration (GHC) of Women in Computing Conference, an initiative of Anita Borg Institute for Women and Technology in Tucson, Arizona which took place from September 30 to October 3, 2009 was a huge success. The conference which is a yearly programme is designed to bring research and career interests of women in computing to the forefront and also celebrate female folks who through technology have contributed to the social and economic development of their communities. This year’s winners were Oreoluwa Somolu, W.TEC, Lagos, Nigeria, Halima Ibrahim, Mu’assassatul Mar’aatus Saliha Women’s Skill Acquisition Centre, Bauchi, Nigeria and Anne Ikiara-Kabaara,Nairobits Trust, Nairobi, Kenya.
We celebrate with our Executive Director for this landmark achievement. Oreoluwa Somolu, a woman of inner beauty, quiet wits and great mind, we are very proud of you
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Congratulations, Ore. We celebrate with you as the world begins to recognise your great contributions to bridging the gender digital divide.
congratulations! I have been hearing a lot about your commitment and dedication to the W-Tech, i felicitate with you as the world appreciate you, you shall continue to be the best among equal; congratulations!
Congratulations my dear friend. Kepp up the good work and God the father will syrely reward you.
Ore. This award did not come me as a surprise, because when i first met you at Lonadek Vision 2020 Youth Empowerment programme some years ago i knew you were going to go places and this award is a confirmation of your vision and passion to enable youths, particularly Girls to reach their potentials. I salute and congratulate you on this award.Thank you indeed and God Bless.
Thank you all for your kind comments. W.TEC will continue to aspire for higher goals. Please continue to support us in anyway that you can – through recruiting women & girls for our programmes, volunteering to teach, donating money, your time or educational resources.
Best regards,
Ore