The biggest search engine in the world, Google, launched the Google Impact Challenge in Nigeria on Wednesday.
The Nationwide challenge is aimed at empowering the citizens to impact their community positively. Google Country Marketing Manager, Affiong Osuchukwu, announced the iconic event, further disclosing that the challenge “can help local and national organisations to reach their goals better”.
Mrs. Affiong also noted that four non-profits stand to win $250, 000 each, while eight runners-up will get $125, 000 each.
According to Mrs. Affiong, winners of the challenge would be decided by a panel of local judges and a public vote. The winning non-profits would also have free access to guidance, technical assistance, and mentorship from Google. The panel of judges to include the CEO of Channels Media Group, Mr John Momoh; CEO, Zinox Technologies, Mr. Leo Stan Ekeh; and former Super Eagles striker, Kanu Nwankwo. Interested applicants can online at www.impactchallenge.withgoogle.com/nigeria2018.
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