From last Friday, November 1, Ms Nnenna Nwakanma commenced
work with the World Wide Web Foundation’s growing international network as
Africa Regional Coordinator for the organization.
Reputed as an experienced technology and development
professional, Nnenna, according to information available to ITRealms, would be based in Abidjan,
Cote d'Ivoire.
Nnenna, ITRealms reports
will work to develop cutting-edge collaborations which will advance the aims
and reach of the Web Foundation’s work across Africa, including the Alliance for Affordable Internet project and
the Web We Want campaign for human rights on and through the Web.
ITRealms recalls
that Nnenna is an experienced development professional has worked in the Information
and Communication Technology (ICT) field on the continent over a decade.
“As well as leading a highly-regarded consultancy platform,
Nnenna has in recent years co-founded The Free Software and Open Source
Foundation for Africa, and served as a board member of the Open Source
Initiative,” official statement from the foundation revealed.
She had worked closely with a range of civil society
organisations, including the African
Development Bank (AfDB), the Digital Solidarity Fund (DSF) and has worked on
the United Nation (UN) Africa Information Society Initiative.
Just penultimate week, she was invited to speak to over 2,000
participants from 111 countries at the opening ceremonies of the Internet
Governance Forum in Bali on behalf of civil society.
Confirming this appointment, the chief executive officer (CEO),
World Wide Web Foundation, Ms Anne Jellema, noted that securing someone with
Nnenna’s background and talent is a real coup for her foundation.
“Nnenna will play a vital role in helping us to achieve our
vision: an open Web which is a global public good and a basic right. We are
delighted to welcome Nnenna onboard,” she said.
Reacting, Nnenna told ITRealms
that the growing digital divide is a global issue that could only be tackled
collaboratively.
“An open Web that is available, usable and valuable for
everyone is crucial for Africa’s future. I look forward to working with the
team at the World Wide Web Foundation to make affordable and open internet
access a reality for all,” she said.
ITRealms
recollects that Nnenna has lived in five different African countries, speaks
English and French, as well as three other African languages.
Remmy Nweke
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