Volunteer and Member Stories

Posted by Calvin Menttor on 31 October 2024 in English. Last updated on 3 January 2025.   …and suddenly, I woke up early in the morning just to realize that I was in Lagos on 8th October. Ask yourself what brought me here? Hehehehe… Of course, State of the Map Nigeria Conference 2024. Well, well, my journey was

Kingsley AMANKWE’s Diary Congrats to UMT as she clocks 7 Unique Mappers Network (UMT) has significantly impacted my personal and professional growth. Through my involvement with UMT, I have gained extensive knowledge and practical skills in geospatial technologies, which have been instrumental in advancing my career. The collaborative projects and community engagement activities have allowed

Kingsley AMANKWE’s Diary As I reflect on my journey to the State of the Map Nigeria 2023 (SotM Nigeria 2023) conference, the words that come to mind are unforgettable, inspiring, and hopeful. This year’s event was a unique blend of challenges and triumphs, new friendships, and a shared vision for the future of open mapping

Kingsley AMANKWE’s Diary It’s that time of the year again, and once more, I find myself sharing my experience from State of the Map Nigeria 2024. Unlike last year, when we didn’t have workshops, this time we were spoiled with multiple workshops, covering various topics that kept participants actively engaged. Plus, for those who missed

onesimusGGA’s Diary Whoof! It’s my first Diary entry. HOW IT STARTED – Joining the open-source community was one of the most significant decisions I made during my undergraduate studies. I have always been captivated by maps and the way they visually represent the natural world. My passion for geography, combined with my interest in subjects

Calvin Menttor’s Diary …and suddenly, I woke up early in the morning just to realize that I was in Lagos on 8th October. Ask yourself what brought me here? Hehehehe… Of course, State of the Map Nigeria Conference 2024. Well, well, my journey was tiring but adventurous as well. Now, let’s double our steps to