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 any sessions, we now have everything recorded and uploaded to our YouTube channel to revisit at any time!
Unfortunately, as the Programs Lead, I missed many of the live sessions myself. But during the few times I could sneak into a session, I was blown away by the depth and engagement. This conference had that special vibe, the kind that makes you wish it lasted longer. I’m confident that everyone who joined will be excited to return next year.
One of the things that stood out this year was the diversity in our participants. We had people coming from across the north, south, east of Nigeria, and even Ghana! Meeting new faces, like my new friend Calvin Menttor from Ghana, was an absolute pleasure. By the way, I finally got to see the Ghana cedi in person 😄.
To my Tech Crew, Joshua, and Justice, I must confess that I still mix your names up sometimes 😅, but it was a fantastic experience working with you both! Together, we made the media coordination a breeze (though, Justice, you did leave me to freeze by taking the duvet 😂).
Shout-out to my Logistics HoD, Olurunkosebi, and Welfare HoD, Titi. You both made my job so much easier! You ensured that meals arrived on time and that all the participants had a comfortable experience.
And I can’t forget Hajar from TomTom, who supported us with the mapping project used during the conference. Your contributions were invaluable, and we’re incredibly grateful.
Lastly, but by no means least, to the Chair of the Conference, Dr. Victor Sunday—thank you for not giving up on this journey and for leading us through it all. From the months of planning to the final delivery, you were the driving force that kept everything moving forward.
The last time I updated my OSM diary was after last year’s conference, and here I am again. I honestly can say that SotMNigeria2024 was a blast! I can’t wait for next year’s edition—whether it’s SotMGlobal2025 or SotMNigeria2025. Stay tuned for more updates in my next diary entry!
I also want to extend my heartfelt appreciation to AFRIGIST for hosting us. The experience was so inspiring that I hope to return to your school soon for my MSc. Fingers crossed!
Thank you to everyone who made this possible. The journey, the planning, the execution—it’s been an unforgettable experience.
Thank you, SotMNigeria2024, for a fantastic experience. #SotM #SotMNigeria #SotMNigeria2024 #UniqueMappersNetwork #AFRIGIST #TomTom #SpatialMatrix #SciStarters #OSMNigeria #OSM #OSMWeekly
