Computerize Nigeria Project Inaugurates Board

The Computerize Nigeria Project CNP, an initiative of Zinox Technologies put in place with the aim of creating awareness for the computer as a major tool of work and play has inaugurated a Board for the Project in order to enhance the focus of the initiative in the arduous task of computerizing Nigeria.
Inaugurating the Board in Lagos last week, Leo Stan Ekeh, Chairman, Zinox Technologies Limited, stated that the rate of computer penetration in the Nigerian society has surpassed the expectations of many stakeholders. He said that it had become necessary to have people who are knowledgeable about the computer to guide and direct the spread of the technology.
The Board members are made up of seasoned professional in the country including Professor O. Ibidapo-Obe, Chairman of the Board and former Vice Chancellor of the University of Lagos, Dr. Bashir Shehu Galadanci, Dr. Chris Uwaje, Mrs. Adenike Oyinlola Osofisan, Leo Stan Ekeh, Chairman of Zinox Computers, and Mrs. Abii, CEO-CNP were also announced as automatic members of the CNP Board.

inauguration in 2005, eNNOVATE has witnessed the participation of leading international technology-driven organizations including DHL, Nokia, MTN, Mtel, Hewlett Packard, Starcomms, IBM, Accelon, and many more.
It has also witnessed the personal participation of Nigeria's minister of communications and key officials of the Nigerian Communications Commission.
This year's theme, says eNNOVATE Project Manager, Adewole Ojo will examine issues around the impending migration of Nigeria's telecom networks to third generation (3G).
Already lined up as sponsors of eNNOVATE 2007 are DHL and Cisco.
eNNOVATE, according to Ojo will continually strive to live up to its billing as a consumer focused expo and conference series. “Each year, we offer a strong platform to technology companies where they can showcase innovative products and services.”
A long list of distinguished resource persons is expected to shed light on the evolving global technology industry at the event.
Speakers at previous editions of eNNOVATE have included Nigeria's Minister of Communications, the Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission and top executives of major firms drawn from a wide variety of industries including technology, legal, advertising and telecom among others.

Like it did in 2006, eNNOVATE will hold from Thursday to Saturday. “The essence of including Saturday, which is a departure from the norm with most specialized expos in Nigeria, is to help ensure that prospective visitors who are unable to attend during workdays are able to do so on the work-free day of Saturday”, according to Ojo.
Communications consultancy firm, XLR8, organizes eNNOVATE.

management, and a Bachelor's Degree in Social Science, of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka. He has attended several high-profile local and international courses, and brings over twenty years of experience in sales, Business Operations and Marketing Management to his new role.
Uzor has responsibility for designing and leading the executive of the company's business, marketing, and communications strategies for sustained industry leadership consistent with corporate objectives. In this role, he has oversight responsibility for the marketing, retail and corporate sales, corporate communications and customer care functions, as well as the regional offices of Reltelwireless nationwide.
Unit his appointment, he was General Manager, Sales and Marketing of United Parcel Services (UPS).

Douglas Thomas Kuit joins Reltelwireless as Chief information Officer, from Cerillion Technologies Limited, London, a leading supplier of customer care billing solution to telecommunication operators worldwide.
He bring to Reltelwireless 15 years experience in a wide variety of start up and mature telecommunications operation ranging from the United Kingdom and Europe to the Middle and far East. His deep understanding of the end to end business operations in telecoms and strong project management skills will come in handy in driving the IT and Billing function of Reltelwireless thereby ensuring that Reltelwireless remains the leading Private telecommunications Operator in Nigeria

Usman Amodu-Shuaibu is joining Reltelwireless as Marketing Manager, and will be responsible for championing the company's medium term strategy, through the development of new products, as well as supporting the sales teams across the company's rapidly expanding networks.
Amodu-Shuaibu's work experience cuts across a variety of industries such as manufacturing, mortgage banking, enegy consulting/distribution, advertising and brand marketing.
He is a graduate of Accounting from Ahmadu Bello University Zaria, and holds an MBA Marketing, specializing in Operations Research and Business strategy, from the Delta State University, Abraka, as well as Master' Degree in Advertising from the of Ibadan.
He joins Reltelwireless from Rosaab International, where he was Chief Marketing Officer, and later, group Strategy Officer.

Online Educa Berlin 2007.
Date: November 28-30
Venue: Berlin's Hotel Intercontinental,
Berlin, Germany

Professor Mitra, an internationally renowned software specialist and visionary, will present some of his latest findings concerning self-organizing learning systems in primary education. Sugata Mitra has become internationally known for his "Hole in the Wall" experiment, which he started in New Delhi in 1999.

AITEC Tanzania: Banking & Communications Services for National Transformation

09-10 August 2007
Country: Tanzania
City: Dar Es Salaam
The expo is a showcase for Information and Communication Technology products and services and therefore invites all companies involved in this sector. These will include Telecommunication Service Providers, Mobile Phone Operators, Computer Hardware Resellers, Computer Accessories Suppliers, Software Developers, Web Solutions Developers, Systems Integrators, ICT Consultants, Training, Internet Service Providers, Data Operators, Communication Equipment Resellers and ICT Projects and Programmes.

AITEC Mozambique: The Mozambique ICT Conference & Exhibition

04-06 September 2007
Country: Mozambique
City: Maputo
The first National ICT Convention will provide a valuable platform to assess progress, share knowledge and identify investment opportunities in Mozambique at the conference. In addition, an associated exhibition will provide a marketing platform for service providers and equipment suppliers to network with ICT users from business and government

Advancing Healthcare in Africa through ICT
11-13 September 2007
Country: Kenya
City: Nairobi