<\/a>The auspicious ceremony took place on Friday 4th August at the Limkokwing University Hall.<\/p>\nHawanatu Sesay with the IOT Plant Monitoring Device won the Orange Tech Queen out of three Finalists. she described the device as one that can detect problems affecting the plants and also proffers solutions. She added that the device will detect pests, soil fertility, moisture level and can automatically takes decision on when to water a plant.<\/p>\n
\u201cI was very happy when I was announced winner because I have tried Pitching my Ideas two times and this is the third time now. I\u2019m very happy that I have won and never giving up on my dream of establishing a company that would enhance the growth level of plants in Sierra Leone through using IOT Devices,\u201d she states.<\/p>\n
The Awards were presented by Kadijatu G. A Kamara, Deputy Minister of Tourism and Cultural Affairs.<\/p>\n
Judges present for the ceremony were Alfred Akibo-betts, CEO Betts Firm, Edward Sesay Wholesale and Roaming Director, Estelle Van Eeckhout, Brussels Airlines GM for Sierra Leone, Angella Leigh, Software Engineer and Buisness Support Expert and Kadijatu G. A Kamara, Deputy Minister of Tourism and Cultural Affairs.<\/p>\n
The self taught innovator Samba, a software Engineering student from the Limkokwing University of Creative Technology succeeded in creating the first ever revolutionary hybrid rechargeable electric quadricycle that operates without the use of fuel.<\/p>\n
The Chie Executive Officer of Orange Sekou Amadou Bah Pointed out the frantic efforts made towards digital inclusion with the opening of the Orange Digital Center in Sierra Leone last year. This center has facilitated digital access, particularly for young women, providing free digital training courses. In its first year, over 1,600 young people benefited from the center, with 52% of them being women. Remarkably, more than 68% of the trained women found employment.<\/p>\n
In an exclusive interview with Sierraloaded, Samba expressed his appreciation to the Almighty God for giving him the idea of Starting the Project.<\/p>\n
He acknowledged that though it is no easy but he believes in the solution they are trying to bring to the people of Sierra Leone.<\/p>\n
He affirmed that they are on the ground to change the transportation system in Sierra Leone, and for people to stop using fuel which reduces the cost of transportations.<\/p>\n
\u201cI grew up living with my disable uncle in Pujehun. I was the one pushing his wheelchair to help him go for work. After I enrolled at the C.K,C Senior Secondary School, he was having no option but to board Bikes, or any other public Transport. Due to these constraints, he later involved in an accident which nearly cost his life. We thought that was the end of the problem, but was later diagnosed with a lung illness as a result of fuel emission. We later lost him in 2018. This really motivates me to come with a solution to revolutionize the transport system to green and renewable energy and off course creating a space for persons with disability.<\/p>\n
Government is spending huge money on fuel subsidy but yet still the price keeps soaring but electric vehicle doesn\u2019t require any fuel. It does not damage the environment but it continues to operate in a clean renewable energy cycle,\u201d he stated.<\/p>\n
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