The Second Annual Africa-US Presidential forum has been held in Hoboken in New Jersey in the USA, with the aim to strengthening educational ties between the USA and Africa and ensuring that Africa remains at the forefront of technological progress.
The Co-Founder and President of Neko Tech Center of Excellence, H.E. Dr. Princess Asie Ocansey said the Africa-US Presidential forum annually brings together, African Presidents, U.S. government officials, Corporate leaders and dignitaries, to discuss critical issues in strategic workforce training, with a focus on STEM education and AI- focused learning.
The President of Malawi, President Dr Lazarus Chakwera who was a guest of honour, commended the Stevens Institute of Technology and the Neko Tech Center of Excellence for showing great level of commitment in promoting educational exchange and collaboration between the United States and Africa.
President Chakwera was awarded a Presidential honorary award for his tireless efforts in promoting education among the youth in Malawi and Africa.
He said that the forum was a great platform as it aims at equipping African youth with relevant skills in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) and Artificial intelligence in enhancing their employability and empowering them to drive the continent’s progress.
He said it was a pleasure to note that Malawian students will be admitted at this prestigious University to further their studies in various technological skills for the betterment of their country,.
The President of Stevens Institute of Technology, Dr. Nariman Farvardin said the University organised the event in partnership with Nekotech Centre of Excellence to show its commitment to foster technological innovation and educational excellence to ensuring a brighter future for Africa’s next generation of leaders and innovators.
Dr Farvadin said NekoTech Center of Excellence and his outfit, organised this event, to strengthening educational ties between Africa and US, and to ensure that Africa remains at the forefront of technological progress.
Some august and highly acclaimed recipients of the Presidential Honorary Awards included former President of the Republic of Malawi Dr Joyce Banda, Julius Maada Bio President of the of Sierra Leone and and King Tackie Tsuru II, President of the Ga State in Ghana.
A Malawian lady, Chipiliro Chisao also received a graduate ambassador award.
Stevens Institute of Technology is a premier private research university in Hoboken -New Jersey with a rich legacy of technological innovation.
Over one thousand students from Africa, are expected to benefit from the scholarship at Stevens Institute of Technology through Nekotech Centre of Excellence.
