The African Telecommunications Union (ATU) has selected a software solution developed by Mr. Daniel Inaju, a 300 level student of Veritas University, as one of the nominees for the G20 Digital Innovation Alliance (G20-DIA) Summit and Digital Innovation Challenge.
TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports the software solution known as FIMI Framework, a secure PHP toolkit that accelerates web development while embedding advanced security features, was nominated in the Secured Digital Infrastructure category of the G20-DIA Summit and Digital Innovation Challenge.
As a result, Mr. Inaju of the Department of Software Engineering at Veritas University, has been selected by ATU to attend the G20-DIA Summit scheduled to be held in Cape Town, South Africa later this year.
In a letter to Inalu, Secretary General of ATU, Mr. John Omo said he was selected after a rigorous process that examined software solutions from over 500 other entrants.
“On behalf of the African Telecommunications Union, (ATU), I am delighted to inform you that your solution, FIMI Framework, a secure PHP toolkit that accelerates web development while embedding advanced security features has been selected as one of ATU’s nominees in the Secured Digital Infrastructure category for the G20 Digital Innovation Alliance, (G20-DIA) Summit and Digital Innovation Challenge, which will take place in Cape Town, South Africa.
“Your nomination follows a rigorous internal review of more than 500 entries drawn from all the four (4) editions of the Africa Innovation Challenge Series, and reflects the potential impact of your innovation in advancing Africa’s digital transformation agenda,” the letter reads in part.
Recall that the Software Engineering students of Veritas University won the third edition of the ATU Innovation Challenge held in Nairobi, Kenya on February 9, 2024.
Speaking on the development, Vice Chancellor of Veritas University, Abuja, Rev. Fr. Prof. Hyacinth Ichoku said Inalu’s nomination was a “loud testimony” of the “wonderful things” happening at the university.
“It is a further confirmation that the laurels so far won by our university were not fluke. We are very proud of our faculties and our students and will fully support Daniel at the world stage” he said.
Similarly, the Head of Department of Software Engineering, Dr. Emmanuel Mkpojuogu said “Daniel’s achievement highlights the potential of his innovation to contribute to Africa’s digital transformation agenda.
“This nomination is a testament to Daniel’s hard work, dedication, and ingenuity. It also reflects the high-quality education and innovative spirit that we foster within the Department of Software Engineering here at Veritas University.
“We are incredibly proud of Daniel for this well-deserved recognition and for showcasing the calibre of talent emerging from our institution on a global stage. We look forward to supporting Daniel as he prepares for the summit and are confident that he will represent our university and our country with distinction”.