Endorsements
Wondering what our overseas partners say about WiderNet? Read on for testimonials from administrators, educators and workshop participants:
"There is hardly a better project for making electronic resources cheaply available to poor, cash-strapped universities, than WiderNet.
At times I used to think you are operating a shoe-string budget at WiderNet, the way you accept our uncomfortable transport and accommodation when in Nigeria - all for our own good. Where would we be without your training, hardware, advises, and of course, jokes.
What we have failed to do was to openly appreciate this, and let others, particularly your funders and supporters know how much we are getting out of your efforts."
Misbahu Katsina, University Librarian
Bayero University - Kano, Nigeria
"The group that conceptualized this WiderNet Project is doing a lot of good for higher education institutions in Africa. It is a positive means of bridging the gap in information between the 1st and 3rd/4th Worlds."
Workshop Participant
Jos, Nigeria
"It [The WiderNet Project] has uplifted us very high in ranking among Nigerian universities. [The partnership] has been of tremendous assistance in creating awareness of ICT and what it can do in regards to teaching methods, learning methods and research.
The legacy of WiderNet is the way you people have related to us-- the openness and trust -- it is really very touching. Not many people are prepared to share, but WiderNet shared with us."
Professor Monday Mangwat, Vice Chancellor
University of Jos - Jos, Nigeria
"You and your organization are highly commended for your concern for developing countries like Nigeria in the area of ICT."
Workshop Participant
"As one of the units receiving part of the resources donated to Ahmadu Bello University by The WiderNet Project, Kashim Ibrahim Library wishes to register our profound gratitude to Cliff Missen and The WiderNet Project.
The books we received from The WiderNet Project are the only new books the library has received this year. Through the donation of these books, you have infused the breath of life into our collection.
We are particularly happy with the four sets of the World Book Encyclopedia, some of which we have sent to our satellite libraries; the excellent hardcover science books, especially in biology and medicine; as well as the books in ICT/computer sciences."
Staff Member, Kashim Ibrahim Library
Ahmadu Bello University - Zaria, Nigeria
"Although my University back in Nigeria has a fundraising program for the University, today's talk has exposed us to other more effective approaches to achieving success especially as a long-term strategy."
Techno Tour Workshop Participant
Nigeria
"This is a good start for IT in our nation. I am sure within the next two years we will get there and meet up with the rest of the world."
Wireless Workshop Participant
Nigeria
"Each time Cliff and WiderNet come here we have changes, positive changes. WiderNet should be sustained because we will benefit more."
Wireless Workshop Participant
Nigeria
"There is hardly any unit in the library that has not benefited from WiderNet. WiderNet has done so much."
Staff Member
University of Jos - Jos, Nigeria
"WiderNet should remain. There is a lot to be done. We think what we have gained needs to be available to other universities."
Professor Lennox Liverpool, Chairman
NUNet
"With exposure to the possibilities, you can begin to drive your university forward. We have attained local connectivity; on that, we are very good.
We have a lot to do; however, having tasted what can be done from experiences abroad. We won't stop."
Wireless Workshop Participant
Nigeria
"When playing soccer and there is no goal, it is hard to get a winner, thus, you will play forever, but going to Iowa and seeing the possibilities helped me to better assess our situation here and made me know that though I thought we were way ahead, there is still a lot to be done and a greater possibility still lies ahead."
Staff Member
University of Jos - Jos, Nigeria
"The WiderNet technician training program has really been rejuvenating; the knowledge I've acquired will be very useful for my professional needs and equips me better to re-train my colleagues. There is an urgency to fund the program.
It is a capacity building program that will revolutionize the information and communications technology world of Less Developed Countries. WiderNet: more power to your elbows."
Technician Training Workshop Participant
Wondering what our overseas partners say about WiderNet? Read on for testimonials from administrators, educators and workshop participants:
"There is hardly a better project for making electronic resources cheaply available to poor, cash-strapped universities, than WiderNet.
At times I used to think you are operating a shoe-string budget at WiderNet, the way you accept our uncomfortable transport and accommodation when in Nigeria - all for our own good. Where would we be without your training, hardware, advises, and of course, jokes.
What we have failed to do was to openly appreciate this, and let others, particularly your funders and supporters know how much we are getting out of your efforts."
Misbahu Katsina, University Librarian
Bayero University - Kano, Nigeria
"The group that conceptualized this WiderNet Project is doing a lot of good for higher education institutions in Africa. It is a positive means of bridging the gap in information between the 1st and 3rd/4th Worlds."
Workshop Participant
Jos, Nigeria
"It [The WiderNet Project] has uplifted us very high in ranking among Nigerian universities. [The partnership] has been of tremendous assistance in creating awareness of ICT and what it can do in regards to teaching methods, learning methods and research.
The legacy of WiderNet is the way you people have related to us-- the openness and trust -- it is really very touching. Not many people are prepared to share, but WiderNet shared with us."
Professor Monday Mangwat, Vice Chancellor
University of Jos - Jos, Nigeria
"You and your organization are highly commended for your concern for developing countries like Nigeria in the area of ICT."
Workshop Participant
"As one of the units receiving part of the resources donated to Ahmadu Bello University by The WiderNet Project, Kashim Ibrahim Library wishes to register our profound gratitude to Cliff Missen and The WiderNet Project.
The books we received from The WiderNet Project are the only new books the library has received this year. Through the donation of these books, you have infused the breath of life into our collection.
We are particularly happy with the four sets of the World Book Encyclopedia, some of which we have sent to our satellite libraries; the excellent hardcover science books, especially in biology and medicine; as well as the books in ICT/computer sciences."
Staff Member, Kashim Ibrahim Library
Ahmadu Bello University - Zaria, Nigeria
"Although my University back in Nigeria has a fundraising program for the University, today's talk has exposed us to other more effective approaches to achieving success especially as a long-term strategy."
Techno Tour Workshop Participant
Nigeria
"This is a good start for IT in our nation. I am sure within the next two years we will get there and meet up with the rest of the world."
Wireless Workshop Participant
Nigeria
"Each time Cliff and WiderNet come here we have changes, positive changes. WiderNet should be sustained because we will benefit more."
Wireless Workshop Participant
Nigeria
"There is hardly any unit in the library that has not benefited from WiderNet. WiderNet has done so much."
Staff Member
University of Jos - Jos, Nigeria
"WiderNet should remain. There is a lot to be done. We think what we have gained needs to be available to other universities."
Professor Lennox Liverpool, Chairman
NUNet
"With exposure to the possibilities, you can begin to drive your university forward. We have attained local connectivity; on that, we are very good.
We have a lot to do; however, having tasted what can be done from experiences abroad. We won't stop."
Wireless Workshop Participant
Nigeria
"When playing soccer and there is no goal, it is hard to get a winner, thus, you will play forever, but going to Iowa and seeing the possibilities helped me to better assess our situation here and made me know that though I thought we were way ahead, there is still a lot to be done and a greater possibility still lies ahead."
Staff Member
University of Jos - Jos, Nigeria
"The WiderNet technician training program has really been rejuvenating; the knowledge I've acquired will be very useful for my professional needs and equips me better to re-train my colleagues. There is an urgency to fund the program.
It is a capacity building program that will revolutionize the information and communications technology world of Less Developed Countries. WiderNet: more power to your elbows."
Technician Training Workshop Participant
