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Nigerian born, Dr. Osatohanmwen Osemwengie has been an integral member of the American armed forces, building drones for the United States Army. These drones are used for surveillance to gather important information, as well as take out terrorist camps.

Dr Osatohanmwen working on drones

Dr. Osatohanmwen Osemwengie, who comes from Benin, Edo state, joins the list of Nigerians making a difference around the world.

Here’s what you should know about Dr. Osato Osemwengie:

1. He is a successful academic

Dr. Osemwengie has four graduate degrees, a Doctorate degree in curriculum and instruction from the University of Cincinnati. He is currently working on his 5th and 6th Master’s degree in software engineering at Regis University and Information Systems at the Keller Graduate School of Management.

2. He is the founder of a US-based University

Dr. Osato Osemwengie is the founder of the Open Robotics University; a tuition free engineering degree-granting university that allows people to further exercise their talents and expand their knowledge into all fields related to engineering.

3. His skill sets him apart from other educational administrators

Dr. Osemwengie was selected in 2008 to present at the world robotics championships, having expertly coached robotics and served as software engineering mentor to robotics teams.

Dr Osato expertly coaching a team

4. He has been recognized both at home and abroad.

Prior to his trip to the United States in 1982, Dr. Osemwengie served as an administrator of the College of Education, Benin City and was recognized as their Educator of the Year for securing funding used to design and implement pre-service teacher education programs.

He served as the Administrator of the Columbus City School System from 1992 to 2011, where he coordinated staff and student recruitment. He also developed programs to increase staff and student retention. He also taught for five years (1987- 1992) in the aforementioned school district. Dr. Osemwengie was a facilitator for the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation- sponsored Ohio Leadership for Integrating Technology Initiative (OLIT).

It is true that the science is fast becoming an integral component in the battle of influences all over the world. Ventures Africa recently reported how Nigeria is adopting thedrone war approach against terrorists. This could also mean the country needs great minds like Dr. Osato Osemwengie to help build and develop new technology.

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Yoruba now recognised as official language in Benin Republic —Amb Obisakin.



Yoruba now recognised as official language in Benin Republic —Amb Obisakin.

BENIN Republic has recognised the Yoruba language as second official language in the country.



Nigeria’s Ambassador to Benin, Dr Lawrence Obisakin, who disclosed this also said Dendi, another indigenous Nigeria language, is also being recognised alongside Yoruba by the Beninoise Government, underscoring the affinity between the two countries.



The Nigerian envoy explained that based on the recognition, the Federal Government recently donated Yoruba language books to the Government of Benin.



“Just a week ago, Nigerian government gave Yoruba books to the government of Benin to support the recognition of the language.



“We have two languages recognised, Yoruba and Dendi languages have been recognised here as national languages,’’ he said.



According to him, even the President of Benin said 70 to 80 per cent of the people are of Nigerian origin.



“From the south, you have the Egun, both in Porto Novo and Badagry. When you go northward, you begin to find the Yoruba people.



“You have also the Bariba people; you have the Batonu who we call the Borgu people. You have the Dendi people; you have the people that speak Fulani and Hausa.”

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