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Submit your digital innovation contributing to the achievement of one of the UN SDGs. Your application will be reviewed by your national expert. One local solution per WSA award category can be nominated by your national expert to the WSA Global competition.

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Welcome to the national registration page for the WSA Nigeria!


Welcome to Nigeria's global innovation showcase platform: (Innovationbed Ecosystem)

Since 2009, I was nominated as the World Summit Awards National Expert for Nigeria on a voluntary basis.

The journey has been inspiring and records set by Nigeria's Innovationbed ecosystem powered by my little foundation (Programos), highly rewarding, as we currently undergo scaling into a major AI career and productivity incubations for younger ones in our society!


You and your team developed a digital solution with a positive impact on your local users?
You want to receive global recognition and be nominated for the WSA 2024?
 

WSA selects and promotes local digital innovation improving society.
It is a non-monetary award system with a focus on sustainable knowledge transfer through a worldwide network.
Winners benefit not from a one-time financial reward, but a lifelong partnership and integration.

WSA invites all UN member states to nominate their best local digital solutions for the global award.

In order to get nominated, your National Expert, needs to recognize and select your solution as best digital impact solution in one of the 8 WSA categories from your country.
Each country can only nominate one project/solution per category per year.  

Here, WSA team collected comprehensive information for your use.

 

 



Be it a wearable to help the blind using smartphones, or a VR reanimating history-   WSA offers a platform for those, who think beyond the box.

Since 2003, over 600 Winners have been selected from over 82000 nominations, presenting a diameter of innovation from Indonesia to Argentina, from Iceland to New Zealand. Be it a tool for accurate diagnostics of wounds, a webpage to organize international meetings for you or a political think tank, the WSA Winners offer a vast spectre of digital innovation.

Check out the WSA Winning Projects.


WSA seeks and recognizes Global Best Practices in digital Solutions achieving the UN SDGs
Become a Member of this Global Community, Turning Network Capital Into Professional Friendships
Global. Digital. Purpose Driven

WSA (World Summit Awards) is a unique awards system, selecting and promoting local digital innovation to improve society.

  • Global competition for digital solutions contributing to the UN SDGs

  • Focus on Digital Innovation and Creativity and Social Entrepreneurship

  • Active in over 182 UN member states

  • National pre-selection by global experts network: local winners = nominees for global WSA

  • 8 Categories

  • WSA Global Congress and Winners Award Ceremony

  • Conducted since 2003 

The World Summit Award (WSA) was founded in 2003 by Austria as part of the UN World Summit on Information Society as a global initiative to award local digital content with high social value and presents it worldwide. Through close cooperation with the United Nations agencies and strategic alignment with the UN SDGs, the WSA is a globally recognized quality seal for digital innovation.

Check out our webpage, for more information: www.wsa-global.org

And follow us on:
facebook.com/WorldSummitAwards

https://www.instagram.com/worldsummitawards/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/world-summit-awards

twitter.com/WSAoffice

World Summit Awards is a nomination based system. To be considered for the Global Contest, you need to be nominated by a local National Expert. To apply for WSA local pre-selection round, you have to provide detailed information on your solution in this WSA Nomination Database.

Here you can find guidelines on how to fill out the application, rules of the contest, eligibility, tips and guiding questions for the Application. Please make sure to go through the materials, so that your submission has the highest chance of being nominated!

To make your user experience as flawless as possible, please refer to the Database user Manual.

If you run into any difficulties, don't hesitate to contact the WSA Office!

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Emmanuel Amos

programos.amos@gmail.com

Emmanuel Amos, mNCS, FIIM, CDOA
Chief Data Officer, Africa IPV6-Cybersecurity Task Force
Chief Software Architect & CEO, Programos Software Limited
President, Programos Foundation, Nigeria
Founder, Innovationbed (Africa) Data4AI Academy Mentorship Platform
Mentor, MasterCard Foundation Associate Mentorship Program
United Nations World Summit Awards Eminent National Expert for Nigeria

Professional Summary
Emmanuel Amos is a distinguished IT entrepreneur, social innovation developer, software architect, and machine learning engineer with over two decades of experience in leading tech innovations in Africa. He is the Chief Software Architect and CEO of Programos Software Limited, a multi-award-winning company that pioneered capital market automation solutions in Nigeria and Ghana. His revolutionary products, such as #CloudIntegra and the #CloudIntegra Mobile App, have transformed equity and bond stock trading across African stock exchanges.

As an advocate for data-driven innovation and AI skill development, Emmanuel founded the Innovationbed (Africa) Data4AI Academy Mentorship Platform, empowering career professionals and students to leverage AI and machine learning to drive national productivity and innovation. His contributions have made a significant impact in building an inclusive tech ecosystem in Africa.

Key Roles & Responsibilities
Chief Software Architect & CEO
Programos Software Limited
(1990 - Present)

Developed Nigeria’s first award-winning capital market software, #CloudIntegra, used for equity/bond stock trading.
Architected cutting-edge technology solutions serving both Nigerian and Ghanaian stock markets for over two decades.
Led strategic initiatives in financial technology innovations, providing digital services for stock market dealers and investors.
President
Programos Foundation
(2010 - Present)

Founded and leads a not-for-profit organization fostering career transformation in AI and machine learning.
Launched the Innovationbed (Africa) Data4AI-Academy Mentorship Platform, mentoring students and professionals across multiple disciplines in AI/ML.
Spearheaded initiatives to support sustainable national development through technology education and capacity-building.
United Nations World Summit Awards Eminent National Expert for Nigeria
(2010 - Present)

Tech-scout and mentor for digital innovations with a positive impact on Nigerian society.
Part of the grand jury evaluating world-class digital solutions that contribute to societal progress.
Mentor
MasterCard Foundation Associate Mentorship Program

Mentored young professionals and entrepreneurs on leveraging technology to drive societal impact and economic growth.
Former Director of Policy (Africa)
Global Digital Foundation, Brussels
(2018)

Played a key role in formulating digital policies to address the evolving needs of African technology sectors.
Education & Certifications
Postgraduate Program in Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning: Business Applications
University of Texas, Austin, USA
Fellow
Institute of Information Management, IIM
Member
Nigeria Computer Society, NCS
Institute of Software Practitioners of Nigeria, ISPON
Information Technology Association of Nigeria, ITAN (Former Vice President)
Key Achievements
CloudIntegra & CloudIntegra Mobile App: Developed and implemented Africas pioneering stock trading software for equity and bond markets, serving stock market dealers and investors.
Programos Foundation: Successfully launched a mentorship platform that has impacted numerous students and professionals, equipping them with the skills to succeed in AI and ML.
World Summit Awards: As Nigeria’s Eminent National Expert, mentored and showcased Nigerian innovators on the global stage.
Capital Market Automation: Pioneered and sustained capital market software solutions in Nigeria and Ghana for over 20 years, contributing to financial stability and innovation.
Professional Affiliations
Member, Nigeria Computer Society (NCS)
Fellow, Institute of Information Management (IIM)
Member, Institute of Software Practitioners of Nigeria (ISPON)
Member, Information Technology Association of Nigeria (ITAN) (Former VP)
Chief Data Officer Ambassador (CDOA)
Contact Information
Email: programos.amos@gmail.com


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