By LUM PRECIOUS
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Students of the Higher National Polytechnic Institute (NAPHI) in the University of Bamenda have over the weekend showcased their strides in technology. This is during a Development Festival held at the Epic Event Center in Bamenda with over 500 students from the university and beyond.
The event saw the presence of key university administrators who were keen on experiencing the practical innovations presented by the students.
The annual Development Festival, known as Devfest, is a Google-sponsored initiative for Google Developer Groups (GDGs) globally. In Bamenda, the local GDGs of Bamenda and Bambili collaborated to organize this substantial festival, offering talks, workshops, demos, and games to explore tech advancements.
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| NAPHI Students (members of GDGs) |
Dr. Pascaline Ndukum, Head of the Department for Computer Engineering, commended the students for their efforts in organizing the event and emphasized the importance of university involvement in their projects. "I call on you to formally involve the University of Bamenda in all your projects," Dr. Ndukum urged, highlighting the institution's role in guiding and supporting student initiatives.
The festival encompassed sessions on various cutting-edge topics such as Web Technologies, Android, Machine Learning/Tensor Flow, Cloud, Flutter, Firebase, and more. It aimed to raise awareness, foster engagement, create networking opportunities, and open doors for young tech enthusiasts, particularly UBa students.
Ida Delphine, the GDG lead and Chief organizer, highlighted the event's objective to share knowledge and support the university and its students. "Our enthusiastic community has learned immensely in recent years, motivating us to give back and collaborate," Delphine expressed, emphasizing their commitment to supporting the university and its projects.
Dr. Pascaline Ndukum, in a post-event interview, urged students to align their impressive presentations with academic achievements. "Our NAPHI students are excelling in engaging communities and promoting tech awareness. They must balance their academic endeavors with their impactful work," Dr. Ndukum advised.
Attendees left the event equipped with souvenirs such as stickers, water bottles, and t-shirts, alongside a wealth of knowledge to further technical and sustainable development in their communities.
"Ngala Olga, a student at the University of Bamenda and one of the beneficiaries conveyed her heartfelt appreciation to the entire GDG community. She expressed her commitment to leveraging the knowledge gained during the event to foster her passion for technology, vowing to channel it towards enhancing her career as a tech enthusiast."
The University of Bamenda students' active involvement in technological advancement mirrors the institution's prowess in fostering knowledge, integrity, and entrepreneurship, embodying the essence of a promising future as the slogan of the University states "University of the Future"
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