Nervtek CEO / Cyber Security Ambassador Showcase Youth Tech Talent at Ministerial Meeting
Nervtek’s CEO, a Goodwill Ambassador for Cyber Security, led the Nervtek team and Nexgen Champions from the Holiday Tech Camp in a meeting with the Minister of Posts and Telecommunications, Her Excellency Mme Minette Libom Li Likeng, to celebrate Youth Week 2024. This event provided a remarkable opportunity for the Holiday Tech Camp kids to present some of their impressive projects to the Minister and her cabinet. Starting with the all-girl team TAF’s “Smart Plant Welfare and Monitoring System,” Sonia, Daisy, and Bright wowed the Minister with their innovative solution aimed at helping farmers increase their yields. Courage and Ricky followed with “The Weather Station,” demonstrating how their device collects and displays weather data from the internet, aiding weather analysts, schools, communities, and tourist attractions in better preparing for weather conditions. Finally, Oma delved into the world of AI with “Generative AI,” showcasing its potential for creating websites, images, flyers, text, and even books, leaving everyone amazed by its capabilities. To commemorate their visit, the children proudly presented the Minister with a portrait of herself, designed and printed at the Makerspace. Nervtek also seized the occasion to showcase its educational kits, the nTron Ignite Kit and nTron Inventor Kit, currently used in five regions of the country. Additionally, a Scribble Robot, Solar Powered House, Wire Buzz Game, and Traffic and Street Lighting Kits were displayed, highlighting Nervtek’s commitment to making STEM education accessible and enhancing learning beyond the classroom. The CEO, reflecting on his presidential award win, expressed his gratitude to the Minister for her unwavering support, attributing it to the evident progress seen today. As the Cyber Security Ambassador, he outlined his network-driven efforts to promote responsible usage of ICT devices and social media in Cameroon. He also shared the Holiday Tech Camp’s long-standing impact on empowering children with cutting-edge tech skills and promoting gender equality in STEM fields. The Minister, visibly impressed by the children’s achievements, encouraged them to persevere on their chosen path. She presented them with certificates of encouragement and acknowledged their mentors with certificates of satisfaction. This meeting demonstrated the inspiring future ahead for Cameroon’s tech landscape, nurtured by collaborative efforts between talented youth, dedicated organizations, and supportive government officials.
