President Dr Lazarus Chakwera has commended the Stevens Institute of Technology, for showing great level of commitment in promoting educational exchange and collaboration between the United States and Africa.
The President made the remarks on Thursday evening, during the second Annual Africa-US Presidential forum held in Hoboken-New Jersey in the USA.
President Chakwera was awarded a Presidential honorary award for his tireless efforts in promoting education among the youth in Malawi and Africa.
He said that the forum is a great platform as it aims at equipping African youth with relevant skills in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) and Artificial intelligence in enhancing their employability and empowering them to drive the continent’s progress.
“It is pleasing to note that Malawian students will be admitted at this prestigious University to further their studies in various technological skills for the betterment of their country,” Dr Chakwera said.
In his remarks, President of Stevens Institute of Technology, Dr. Nariman Farvardin said the University organised the event in partnership with Nekotech Centre of Excellence to show its commitment to foster technological innovation and educational excellence to ensuring a brighter future for Africa’s next generation of leaders and innovators.
“We organised this event as it aims at strengthening educational ties between Africa and US in ensuring that Africa remains at the forefront of technological progress.” Farvardin said
Apart from the President, some of the awardees of the Presidential Honaraly Awards include, former President of the Republic of Malawi Dr Joyce Banda Julius Maada Bio President of the of Sierra Leone and and King Tackie Tsuru 2 President of the Ga State in Ghana.
A Malawian lady, Chipiliro Chisao also received a graduate ambassador award.
The Africa -US Presidential forum annually brings together African presidents, U.S. government officials, corporate leaders, and dignitaries to discuss critical issues in strategic workforce training, with a focus on STEM education and AI-focused learning.
Stevens Institute of Technology is a premier private research university in Hoboken -New Jersey with a rich legacy of technological innovation.
Over one thousand students are expected to benefit from the scholarship at Stevens Institute of Technology through Nekotech Centre of Excellence.
