Six Nigerian Digital Projects Shortlisted for Voting at the World Summit on the Information Society

Here are the shortlisted Nigerian projects and their categories:

  1. Project 774 Local Government Connectivity Project
    Category: AL C2 – ICTs for public governance & development
    Connecting rural and local government areas with the digital economy.
     
  2. Digital Awareness Program (DAP)
    Category: AL C3 – Access to information and knowledge
    Equipping Nigerians with digital skills and knowledge.
     
  3. Advanced Digital Empowerment Program for Tertiary Institutions (ADEPTI)
    Category: AL C4 – Capacity building
    Empowering lecturers and students with 21st-century tech skills.
     
  4. Women Techsters
    Category: AL C4 – Capacity building
    Training women and girls in digital and tech-based careers.
     
  5. Telecom-Based Research Grant Initiative
    Category: AL C6 – Enabling environment
    Funding academic research in telecom and ICT innovation.
     

  6. Digital Learning Initiative (DLI)
    Category: AL C7 – E-learning
    Creating inclusive access to digital education for Nigerian students.

     

WSIS Prizes Voting Participation

Only registered members with complete profiles can vote for projects in the WSIS Prizes contest, which is an integral part of the Stocktaking process.

Register & Vote on or before April 29, 2025.
Vote Now: bit.ly/NigyAtWSIS

To become a member of the WSIS Stocktaking Platform, you need to register on the platform's website. Here's the process:

  • Visit the WSIS Stocktaking Platform to Register as a New User: https://bitly/RegisterWSIS
  • Create a new account:
    • Fill in your details by providing the required information, which includes your name, organization, contact details, and the kind of stakeholder you are.
    • Ensure your profile includes complete and accurate information, as this is necessary for voting in the WSIS Prizes contest.
  • Submit Your Registration: After filling out the form, submit it for approval. The ITU typically reviews registrations to ensure they align with the platform's objectives.
  • Access the Platform: Once approved, you will receive login credentials to access the platform, where you can submit projects, participate in the WSIS Prizes, vote on initiatives, and engage with the global WSIS community.