[gu-l] (05/01/02) E-Learning and E-Healthcare Projects in Africa and
Nigeria (Part #2)
Tak Utsumi
utsumi@columbia.edu
Wed, 01 May 2002 15:57:15 -0400
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Manny C. Aniebonam, Ph.D. <maniebon@gwu.edu>
Olugbemiro Jegede, Ph.D <jegede@ouhk.edu.hk>
Francis Nwankwo, MD, MBA, MS, MPH, FAAP. <famped2000@aol.com>
Dr. Baba J Adamu <bjadamu@ibabsnet.com>
Vesper Owei <vesper@gwu.edu>
Charles U. Eke <bychief@yahoo.com>
Joseph Cohen, Ed.D. <jcohen@smtp.aed.org>
Dear Prof. Aniebonam:
(1) Many thanks for your msg (ATTACHMENT I and VI) with kind word, in
response to my previous list distribution =B3(04/28/02) E-Learning and
E-Healthcare Projects in Africa and Nigeria,=B2 which can now be retrieved at=
;
http://www.friends-partners.org/pipermail/gu-l/2002q2/date.html
It was certainly my great pleasure to have met with you and the excellent
members of your Nigerian IT Professionals in America (NITPA) at the
Nigerian in Diaspora Organization (NIDO)/Americas=B9 Professional Summit at
Shelaton Hotel, Flushing, NY on 4/27th.
We would be very delighted if we could be of any help to your endeavor of
Nigerian nation building with global e-learning and e-healthcare.
(2) Referring to your Point 1, GLOSAS/USA, a non-profit organization, was
the founder of the Global University System (GUS) which headquarters is
located at the University of Tampere in Finland. Pls see its synopsis at;
http://www.friends-partners.org/GLOSAS/Global_University/Global%20Universit=
y
%20System/Synopsis_3-25-02.html
(3) Referring to your Point 3, the GUS at the University of Tampere acts as
the headquarters of the GUS/UNESCO/UNITWIN Networking Chair Program =8B see
http://www.friends-partners.org/GLOSAS/GLOSAS_USA/Page/List_of_Activities.h=
t
ml
> Dr. Marco Antinio Dias, V.P. for Administration of GUS, created the UNITW=
IN
> Program while he was the director of UNESCO.
>=20
> I am working as the V.P. for Technology and Coordination of GUS.
(4) Referring to your Point 1, we are building global e-learning and
e-healthcare centers around the world, starting in Amazon, Japan, Spain,
Cuba, etc., etc., along with this GUS/UNESCO/UNITWIN Networking Program.
They are to be interconnected with Global Broadband Internet for course
exchange, joint development of web-oriented teaching platform, and any join=
t
research and development (e.g., on global environment issues), etc.
(5) Referring to your Point 2, I made my effort several years ago so that
the Japanese government pledged the $15 Billion for closing the digital
divide, especially in developing countries.
I have then been working on the recipient side, starting from Amazon and
then Cuba, Venezuela, etc.
This is a part of the Official Development Assistant (ODA) fund of the
Japanese government which annual amount is about $10 Billion. This fund
usually goes through the so-called government channels, e.g., your proposal
with endorsements of high officials of your government will be sent through
appropriate governmental agency of your Nigeria to the Japan Embassy which
will then send it to the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Tokyo for
their final decision.
> According to the info I received from the Japanese Ministry of Foreign
> Affairs, they provided Nigeria in 2000 with Y1,200,000,000 (about US$9.5
> million) for a electric power project in rural area and Y530,000,000 (abo=
ut
> US$4.1 million) for polio eradication as non-tied aid.
> The University of South Pacific (USP) in Fiji received about $13 to 15 mi=
llion
> from the Japanese government to establish their satellite Internet to con=
nect
> a dozen nearby islands =8B I showed its slide at the conference which can n=
ow be
> retrieved at;
> http://www.friends-partners.org/GLOSAS/Nigeria%20Workshop/HTML%20Presenta=
tion%
> 20folder/ppframe.htm
>=20
>> Our Amazon project (and possibly, Nigerian project, too) are to follow t=
he
>> precedence of the USP.
The Japanese government bureaucrats are very smart and scrutinize your
proposal very meticulously. You have to submit them very comprehensive
proposal, i.e., you have to do a very good home work to get their good
grade. This is why I proposed three steps which I showed in the last
slides.
Since the ODA fund is Japanese tax payers=B9 money, this rigorous procedure i=
s
understandable. Many Japanese ODA projects were, however, ill-reputed, so
that I would like to be very careful.
(6) Referring to your Point 4, we believe that e-learning alone nor
e-healthcare alone cannot be sustainable =8B both have to work together.
Packet-switching technology (invented by Dr. Paul Baran, one of our list
members) of Internet enables us to SHARE valuable telecom media. Our GUS i=
s
expanding this sharing concept to share information and knowledge, -- and
ultimately even sharing wisdom and joy for the world peace keeping.
Dear Dr. Jegede:
(7) Many thanks for the copy of your msg to Prof. Aniebonam (ATTACHMENT II
and VII).
I am very delighted to hear that you are making substantial progress in the
same direction and vision of our GUS. i.e., =B3e-learning and e-healthcare fo=
r
all=B2 at anywhere, anytime, and at any pace. I think we are making
revolutions not only in educational field but also in every aspects of
society in global scale through the use of advanced Internet.
(8) In due course of conducting a series of workshops (mentioned in the
above slide show at the conference), we would like to reciprocate your offe=
r
as inviting your National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) to become the
counterpart chair of our GUS/UNESCO/UNITWIN Networking Program.
> BTW, U.K. Open Universiy and Catalunyan Open University in Barcelona, Spa=
in
> are now working to join the program =8B see the followings;
>> (a) (01/09/02) Letter sent to Prof. Brenda Gourley of U.K. Open Universi=
ty
>> http://www.friends-partners.org/pipermail/gu-l/2002q1/date.html
>> (b) (04/18/02) GUS/UNESCO/UNTWIN Networking Chair Program
>> http://www.friends-partners.org/pipermail/gu-l/2002q2/date.html
>=20
> Dear Charles:
> In reference to ATTACHMENT VI and VII below, when you will visit Nigeria =
at
> the end of May, pls make sure to visit Dr. Jegede to discuss our project,=
and
> convey him my best personal regards.
>=20
In reference to ATTACHMENT VII, you may contact Dr. Cohen of Academy for
Educational Development (AED), since he has compiled a database of
specialists =8B some of our list members (total about 1,500) contributed to
the database.
Dear Dr. Nwankwo:
(8) It was my great pleasure to have met with you at the NIDO/Professional
Summit.
Our telemedicine demonstration in May of 2000 sent echocardiogram of a real
patient from Manaus, Amazon to the University of Michigan to have a
real-time diagnosis by an expert doctor. The doctor happened to receive tw=
o
large grants from the National Institute of Health, and was happy to meet
with the patient he wanted for his research.
During our proposed workshops in Nigeria, we may conduct similar
telemedicine demo and may ask your liaison with the University of Michigan
and help of the Association of Nigerian Physicians in America (ANPA).
Dear Dr. Adamu:
(9) Many thanks for your msgs (ATTACHMENT III and IV).
I enjoyed visiting your web with very fancy animation -- congratulations!!
I took the liberty of admitting you into our list so that you will be kept
updated with our daily progress.
(10) Referring to your request (ATTACHMENT IV), pls visit the URL mentioned
in Item (5) above. In its first page, you can download the entire
PowerPoint slide file.
(11) Pls click =B3Dr. Takeshi Utsumi's Overall Activities=B2 at the top left
corner of the home page of our web which URL is listed at the end of my
e-signature below. You can then find our application (Draft #4) for the
Grass Root Fund of the Japanese Government in the sub-section of
GUS/Brazil/Amazon. This is to create a community development network in th=
e
City of Manaus in the middle of rain forest jungle =8B with the use of
broadband wireless Internet units.
Our InfoDev grant application in the same sub-section proposes to conduct a
large workshop in Manaus for our Amazon project =8B we are now seeking the
fund from other sources to have the workshop in early next year. (This is
the Step 3 which I mentioned in my slide show at the NIDO conference).
Dear Mr. Owei:
(12) Many, many thanks for your msg (ATTACHMENT V and VIII) with kind words
and strong encouragement.
Our GUS/UNESCO/UNITWIN Networking Chair Program (mentioned above) would be
very happy to be of any help for the nation building of Nigeria with the
members of NITPA (Nigerian IT Professionals in the Americas).
(13) My first step (as mentioned in my slide show at the conference) would
then be to visit Nigeria to meet with a champion who has tenacious zeal to
move forward our project in earnest.
(14) We greatly appreciate to hear of your offer of help to our project
(ATTACHMENT VIII).
Yes, we will need your people=B9s assistance, for example, to submit our
travel grant application to the US National Science Foundation for American=
s
attending our mini-workshop (Step #2 mentioned in my slide show at the NIDO
conference =8B see also the slide at the URL mentioned in Item (5) above).
The application has to be submitted from a university in the US, as Montana
State University did for our workshop at the University of Tampere in Augus=
t
of 1999 and Cornell University will do for our workshop in Manaus, Amazon i=
n
early next year.
(15) We look forward to working with prominent members of NITPA and people
in Nigeria for our exciting project.
Best, Tak
ATTACHMENT I=20
On 4/28/02 11:32 PM, "Prof. Manny C Aniebonam" <maniebon@gwu.edu> wrote:
> Dear Dr. Utsumi;
> It was a pleasure meeting you at the Nigerians in Diaspora Professional
> Workshop in Flushings New York yesterday and I am already impressed with =
the
> speed at which you have started to piece together different discussions,
> ideas, contacts and references from the Information Technology sessions a=
t the
> summit. As the national coordinator of the Nigerian IT Professionals in
> America, let me assure you that our group is committed to working with
> entities and organizations like yours in identifying the best model for
> solving our myriad IT problems, especially in the areas of education, hea=
lth
> and infrastructural stabilization. You made quite an impression to all of=
us
> at the summit, to the extent that we would make available some time for y=
ou
> and Charles to present your e-learning model at our next NITPA networking
> session in Washington DC last weekend of May 2002. And to keep focus on y=
our
> discussions with over 30 NITPA members at the summit, let me rehash some =
of
> the keypoints i noted;
>=20
> 1. You indicated, as repeated below, that Glosas/USA would like to "build=
a
> global e-learning center for Africa, as following the suit of our Amazon
> project, so that their youngsters can take their preferred courses availa=
ble
> from various countries via broadband Internet, even while they are in
> remote/rural areas of Nigeria".
>=20
> 2. You added that over $15 billion is being sought from several sources,
> including the Japanese government to help in this project.
>
> 3. You indicated that you would be interested in partnering with all cred=
ible
> entities in Nigeria and Diaspora to realize this goal, and that the Unite=
d
> nation education agencies are in consultation (partnership ?) with GLOSAS=
/USA
> in this effort.
>
> 4. Your areas of application include education through distance learning,=
and
> tele-medicine.
>=20
> We are totally committed to same vision as captured above, and I pointed =
out
> that you may wish to contact Prof Jegede of Nigerian Open University and =
seek
> for ways of elevating your initiative to a level of national recognition =
as it
> mirrors the NOU's visions and efforts.
>=20
> I also pointed out that thousands of Nigerian IT professionals reside in =
the
> United States and nothing will please them more, than to team with you un=
der
> and organized unit, in this very important goal. Also, the Association of
> Nigerian Physicians in America (ANPA), may be interested and Dr. Francis
> Nwankwo whom you included in this e-mail is a good source of information =
for
> you on that.
>=20
> I write simply to acknowledge your speedy (less than 24 hours) reaction t=
o our
> interaction with you at the New York Summit, and look forward to discussi=
ng
> with yourself and Chief Charles Eke on the operational actualization of
> GLOSAS/USA goals. I will reach you and Charles, as agreed on yesterday, b=
y
> telephone on Monday for further details. Again, thanks for thinking of
> Nigeria, and we look forward to a productive cooperation.
>=20
> Regards,
> Prof. Manny Manny C Aniebonam
> The George Washington University,
> Washington, DC 20052
ATTACHMENT II=20
Subject: RE: [gu-l] (04/28/02) E-Learning and E-Healthcare Projects in
Africa and Nigeria
Date: Thursday, May 2, 2002 6:05 PM
From: Prof Olugbemiro Jegede <jegede@oliv1.ouhk.edu.hk>
To: "Prof. Manny C Aniebonam" <maniebon@gwu.edu>, Koubek Anna
<anni.koubek@fh-joanneum.at>, <utsumi@columbia.edu>
Cc: {Omitted by T. Utsumi}
Dear Prof Aniebonan
Thanks for copying to me the email to Prof Utsumi, whom I have met on a
number of occasions. The concept he has in mind and the general thrust of
his dreams are what the National Open and Distance Learning Programmes and
the National Open University of Nigeria are pursuing. I think the country
will benefit more if we synergise efforts together, collaborate and
cooperate in as many projects as are of benefit to Nigeria's national
development.
I am by this response extending an invitation to Prof Utsumi and other
interested individuals and organisations to partner with the Open & Distanc=
e
Learning Programmes of Nigeria in order to provide affordable,
cost-effective and relevant education for all.
Regards and my best wishes.
Olugbemiro Jegede
National Coordinator,
National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) and
National Open & Distance Learning Programmes
ABUJA
ATTACHMENT III=20
Subject: Dr Baba J Adamu, Ph.D
Date: Monday, April 29, 2002 6:59 AM
From: BJ Adamu <bjadamu@ibabsnet.com>
To: <utsumi@columbia.edu>
Dr Utsumi,
=20
I must say I really enjoyed your presentation at the Conference and really
interested in contributing something. I own and operate ibabsNetworks, a
web/graphic and Internet applications company base in Toronto, canada.
Recently we are trying to expand into Nigeria to provide wireless internet
access. as you must know, our telephone system are not very reliable and
therefore makes internet access a problem. We think wireless is the way to
go, with possible microwave at deisgnated places.
=20
After seeing your presentation, I think their is a way to link your remote
connectivity with our integration. This way we can mutually benefit. I will
be willing to discuss further and reach a common working patern if that is
ok with you. Please kindly reply me and ofcourse take from there.
=20
You can access our website at: www.ibabsnet.com <http://www.ibabsnet.com>
=20
Director of Operations
ibabsNetworks
Canada
ATTACHMENT IV=20
Subject: Dr Baba J Adamu
Date: Monday, April 29, 2002 7:09 AM
From: BJ Adamu <bjadamu@ibabsnet.com>
To: <utsumi@columbia.edu>
=20
Takeshi Utsumi, Ph.D.
=20
It's me again Dr Baba J Adamu, from ibabsNetworks in Toronto. I would like
to ask if you could send me a copy of your presentaion at NIDO in NY. I
would like to show that some one of my partner who was not able to attend
the Conference. If it is possible, please e-mail it to me as an attachment.
=20
Thank you=20
Baba J adamu
ATTACHMENT V=20
Subject: RE: [gu-l] (04/28/02) E-Learning and E-Healthcare Projects in
Africa and Nigeria
Date: Monday, April 29, 2002 1:42 PM
From: Vesper Owei <Vesper@gwu.edu>
To: Koubek Anna <anni.koubek@fh-joanneum.at>, <utsumi@columbia.edu>
Cc: Olugbemiro Jegede <jegede@ouhk.edu.hk>, <Vesper@gwu.edu>
Dear Dr. Utsumi,
It was certainly nice meeting and speaking with you at the NIDO meeting in
NY.
I think that your projects hold immense value for Nigeria. They could,
indeed, contribute extensively to Nigeria's effort to leapfrog into the 21s=
t
century information and knowledge age. Not just Nigeria, but also the
"neighboring" parts of Africa and beyond.
>From an IT strategic point of view, establishing a beach-head in Nigeria i=
s
definitely advantageous: with the epicenter in Nigeria, we can ripple acros=
s
the west African region and from there to other parts of Africa. I believe
that Nigeria has the necessary human and material resources to bring this t=
o
realization. What is left then is the zeal to move forward in earnest. I
believe that the folks in NITPA (Nigerian IT Professionals in the Americas)
possess the requisite zeal. From my dealings with NITPA, I believe they
would=20
be ready to join hands with you in this endeavor.
I thank you for including me in your distribution list.
Sincerest Regards.
__Vesper Owei
ATTACHMENT VI=20
Subject: RE: [gu-l] (04/28/02) E-Learning and E-Healthcare Projects in
Africa and Nigeria
Date: Monday, April 29, 2002 4:05 PM
From: Prof. Manny C Aniebonam <maniebon@gwu.edu>
To: Prof Olugbemiro Jegede <jegede@oliv1.ouhk.edu.hk>, utsumi
<utsumi@columbia.edu>
Cc: {Omitted by T. Utsumi}
Dear Prof Jegede;=20
It is indeed very encouraging to read your call for cooperation as stated
below, validating our discussions with Dr. Utsumi over the weekend - that
the=20
best way to go is to go together on this project. He is sending Mr. Charles
Eke to Nigeria later in the week, and I believe it is time to move the
discussion to its natural higher ground, from dreams and concept to concret=
e
stratification of its synergistic reality. Our interest at the Nigerian IT
professionals in America (NITPA) is to see this dream come true - a
functional, yet cost-effective platform for educating millions of Nigerian
students in various fields of endeavor for the purpose of nation-building.
As=20
I stated in my earlier correspondence with you, count on our 200+ members -
including university professors, telecommunication professionals, IT
entrepreneurs, Systems Developers and IT Engineers - as partners in this
effort. We would like to invite you at some point to meet with our members
and=20
discuss where you see our role in the NOU development process. (We
distributed=20
your "inventorization file" widely and understand that several members
expressed interest in some of the advertised positions). If you believe as
we=20
do that a meeting of all stake holders could be useful, please include NITP=
A
as a partner with high interest in seeing that the NOU project is a success=
.
In response to your note below, advise us on when we may be needed and in
what capacity. We look forward to hearing from you again, and immensely
appreciate your usual quick reaction to all communications.
Best Wishes,
Manny Aniebonam, Ph.D
George Washington University
Washngton DC
ATTACHMENT VII=20
Subject: RE: [gu-l] (04/28/02) E-Learning and E-Healthcare Projects in
Africa and Nigeria
Date: Friday, May 3, 2002 5:49 PM
From: Prof Olugbemiro Jegede <jegede@oliv1.ouhk.edu.hk>
To: "Prof. Manny C Aniebonam" <maniebon@gwu.edu>, utsumi
<utsumi@columbia.edu>
Cc: {Omitted by T. Utsumi}
Dear Prof Aniebonam,
I appreciate your response and comments about collaboration which I have
been preaching since getting to Nigeria on this special assignment. We
neither need the duplication of effort nor reinventing any wheel if
available elsewhere. Besides, time is of essence in moving ahead in Nigeria
as things had degenerated so markedly during the past 20 years of bad and
autocratic governance.
I do hope that Charles Eke will include a visit to the NOUN to discuss
further the proposed project when he comes to Nigeria next week.
By the way, is there any NIPTA member with considerable experience in open
and distance learning environment and a specialist in Computer engineering
technology or Information & Communication Technology with the following
expertise:=20
a good knowledge of Web technology, in particular, Web-based Instruction an=
d
on-line learning environment, digital broadcasting
analog and digital electronics circuit design, microprocessor-based
programming, communications network design, electronic materials and
devices;=20
LAN, WAN, wireless technology, satellite technology, and
excellent computer skills (e.g. HTML, XML, database management) and
especially networking, database design and management, call centre
technology.=20
The person is required to assist us to evaluate the various proposals for
the use of and setting up the ICT/Satellite/Broadcasting-based delivery
platforms for the delivery instruction to NOUN students at the various stud=
y
centres.
If there is such a person who plans to come to Nigeria for summer holidays,
we will be pleased to have him/her advice us for whatever period that can b=
e
spared. We shall work out the details of the person's involvement with NOUN=
.
Thank you very much.
Olugbemiro Jegede
ATTACHMENT VIII=20
Subject: Follow-up on Global University Project
Date: Tuesday, April 30, 2002 7:45 PM
From: Vesper Owei <Vesper@gwu.edu>
To: <ceke@infotexsystems.com>
Cc: <utsumi@columbia.edu>, <Vesper@gwu.edu>
Hello Eke,
This is Vesper Owei.
I thought I should touch base with you on your work with Dr. Utsumi, namely=
,
the Global University Project. You said both of you would be traveling to
Nigeria in about two weeks, or so. If there is any way I can help right no=
w
with gathering or preparing relevant project-related materials that you'd
need=20
for the trip or with some work at a later time, let know and I'd be glad to
get to assist.
The thought also crossed my mind that when/if the time is ripe, you may be
able to draw valuable human resources and active participation from the
different task forces of NITPA. (But of course, as in all things, only whe=
n
the time is ripe.) Just a thought for your consideration.
Best of luck with the project and have a nice day.
Regards.
__Vesper Owei
<Vesper@gwu.edu>
+(202) 994-4364
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Manny C. Aniebonam, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Information Systems
Department of Management Science
School of Business and Public Management
The George Washington University
Washington, DC 20052
202-994-3760
FAX 202-994-4930
maniebon@gwu.edu
Olugbemiro Jegede, Ph.D
National Co-ordinator
National Open & Distance Learning Programmes
National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN)
c/o, The Federal Ministry of Education
Federal Secretariat
Shehu Shagari Way
Abuja, Nigeria
234-9-523-2800
Fax: 234-9-523-7010 or 234-9-523-7839
jegede@ouhk.edu.hk
jegede@oliv1.ouhk.edu.hk
Francis Nwankwo, MD, MBA, MS, MPH, FAAP.
President
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1912 Old Pear Tree Court
Ann Arbor, Ml, 48103-5900
734 747 7551
Toll Free: 866 4 FAMPED
Fax: 734741 7511
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Dr. Baba J Adamu
Director of Operations
IbabsNetworks
11 Randolph Ave., Suite 111
Toronto, Ontario M6P 4G3
Canada
416-995-3152
Fax: 416-537-2371
bjadamu@ibabsnet.com
www.ibabsnet.com
Vesper Owei
Information Systems
George Washington University
Washington, D.C. 20052
202-994-4364
301-776-9490
vesper@gwu.edu
Charles U. Eke
Founder / CEO
Infotex Systems, Inc.
117 Watchung Avenue
Plainfield, NJ 07060
Tel: (908) 753-0030 X 11
cel: 908.884.1045
cel: 908.884.7333
Fax: (908) 753-7306
Fax: (908) 754-5042
bychief@yahoo.com
ceke@infotexsystems.com
http://www.lnfotexsystems.com
Or
20-24 Branford Pl.
Newark, NJ 07102
Tel: (973) 621-7006
Fax: (973) 621-7011
Joseph Cohen, Ed.D.
Senior Development Specialist
Academy for Educational Development (AED)
1875 Connecticut Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20009
202-884-8000 (main #)
fax (202)884-8402=20
jcohen@smtp.aed.org
www.aed.org
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* Takeshi Utsumi, Ph.D., P.E., Chairman, GLOSAS/USA *
* (GLObal Systems Analysis and Simulation Association in the U.S.A.) *
* Laureate of Lord Perry Award for Excellence in Distance Education *
* Founder of CAADE *
* (Consortium for Affordable and Accessible Distance Education) *
* President Emeritus and V.P. for Technology and Coordination of *
* Global University System (GUS) *
* 43-23 Colden Street, Flushing, NY 11355-3998, U.S.A. *
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</U></B><BR>
(1) Many thanks for your msg (<B><U>ATTACHMENT I and VI)</U></B> with kind =
word, in response to my previous list distribution “(04/28/02) E-Learn=
ing and E-Healthcare Projects in Africa and Nigeria,” which can now be=
retrieved at;<BR>
http://www.friends-partners.org/pipermail/gu-l/2002q2/date.html<BR>
<BR>
It was certainly my great pleasure to have met with you and the excellent m=
embers of your Nigerian IT Professionals in America (NITPA) at the Nig=
erian in Diaspora Organization (NIDO)/Americas’ Professional Summit at=
Shelaton Hotel, Flushing, NY on 4/27th.<BR>
<BR>
We would be very delighted if we could be of any help to your endeavor of N=
igerian nation building with global e-learning and e-healthcare.<BR>
<BR>
(2) Referring to <B>your Point 1,</B> GLOSAS/USA, a non-profit organization=
, was the founder of the Global University System (GUS) which headquarters i=
s located at the University of Tampere in Finland. Pls see its synopsi=
s at;<BR>
http://www.friends-partners.org/GLOSAS/Global_University/Global%20Universit=
y%20System/Synopsis_3-25-02.html<BR>
<BR>
(3) Referring to <B>your Point 3,</B> the GUS at the University of Tampere =
acts as the headquarters of the GUS/UNESCO/UNITWIN Networking Chair Program =
— see<BR>
http://www.friends-partners.org/GLOSAS/GLOSAS_USA/Page/List_of_Activities.h=
tml<BR>
<BR>
</FONT><BLOCKQUOTE><FONT FACE=3D"Courier">Dr. Marco Antinio Dias, V.P. for Ad=
ministration of GUS, created the UNITWIN Program while he was the director o=
f UNESCO.<BR>
<BR>
I am working as the V.P. for Technology and Coordination of GUS.<BR>
</FONT></BLOCKQUOTE><FONT FACE=3D"Courier"><BR>
(4) Referring to <B>your Point 1,</B> we are building global e-learning and=
e-healthcare centers around the world, starting in Amazon, Japan, Spain, Cu=
ba, etc., etc., along with this GUS/UNESCO/UNITWIN Networking Program.<BR>
<BR>
They are to be interconnected with Global Broadband Internet for course exc=
hange, joint development of web-oriented teaching platform, and any joint re=
search and development (e.g., on global environment issues), etc.<BR>
<BR>
(5) Referring to <B>your Point 2,</B> I made my effort several years ago so=
that the Japanese government pledged the $15 Billion for closing the digita=
l divide, especially in developing countries.<BR>
<BR>
I have then been working on the recipient side, starting from Amazon and th=
en Cuba, Venezuela, etc.<BR>
<BR>
This is a part of the Official Development Assistant (ODA) fund of the Japa=
nese government which annual amount is about $10 Billion. This fund us=
ually goes through the so-called government channels, e.g., your proposal wi=
th endorsements of high officials of your government will be sent through ap=
propriate governmental agency of your Nigeria to the Japan Embassy which wil=
l then send it to the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Tokyo for thei=
r final decision.<BR>
<BR>
</FONT><BLOCKQUOTE><FONT FACE=3D"Courier">According to the info I received fr=
om the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, they provided Nigeria in 2000 w=
ith Y1,200,000,000 (about US$9.5 million) for a electric power project in ru=
ral area and Y530,000,000 (about US$4.1 million) for polio eradication as no=
n-tied aid.<BR>
</FONT></BLOCKQUOTE><FONT FACE=3D"Courier"><BR>
</FONT><BLOCKQUOTE><FONT FACE=3D"Courier">The University of South Pacific (US=
P) in Fiji received about $13 to 15 million from the Japanese government to =
establish their satellite Internet to connect a dozen nearby islands —=
I showed its slide at the conference which can now be retrieved at;<BR>
http://www.friends-partners.org/GLOSAS/Nigeria%20Workshop/HTML%20Presentati=
on%20folder/ppframe.htm<BR>
<BR>
</FONT><BLOCKQUOTE><FONT FACE=3D"Courier">Our Amazon project (and possibly, N=
igerian project, too) are to follow the precedence of the USP.<BR>
</FONT></BLOCKQUOTE></BLOCKQUOTE><FONT FACE=3D"Courier"><BR>
The Japanese government bureaucrats are very smart and scrutinize your prop=
osal very meticulously. You have to submit them very comprehensive pro=
posal, i.e., you have to do a very good home work to get their good grade. &=
nbsp;This is why I proposed three steps which I showed in the last slides.<B=
R>
<BR>
Since the ODA fund is Japanese tax payers’ money, this rigorous proce=
dure is understandable. Many Japanese ODA projects were, however, ill-=
reputed, so that I would like to be very careful.<BR>
<BR>
(6) Referring to <B>your Point 4,</B> we believe that e-learning alone nor =
e-healthcare alone cannot be sustainable — both have to work together.=
Packet-switching technology (invented by Dr. Paul Baran, one of our l=
ist members) of Internet enables us to SHARE valuable telecom media. O=
ur GUS is expanding this sharing concept to share information and knowledge,=
-- and ultimately even sharing wisdom and joy for the world peace keeping.<=
BR>
<BR>
<B><U>Dear Dr. Jegede:<BR>
</U></B><BR>
(7) Many thanks for the copy of your msg to Prof. Aniebonam (<B><U>ATTACHME=
NT II and VII).<BR>
</U></B><BR>
I am very delighted to hear that you are making substantial progress in the=
same direction and vision of our GUS. i.e., “e-learning and e-healthc=
are for all” at anywhere, anytime, and at any pace. I think we a=
re making revolutions not only in educational field but also in every aspect=
s of society in global scale through the use of advanced Internet.<BR>
<BR>
(8) In due course of conducting a series of workshops (mentioned in the abo=
ve slide show at the conference), we would like to reciprocate your offer as=
inviting your National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) to become the coun=
terpart chair of our GUS/UNESCO/UNITWIN Networking Program.<BR>
<BR>
</FONT><BLOCKQUOTE><FONT FACE=3D"Courier">BTW, U.K. Open Universiy and Catalu=
nyan Open University in Barcelona, Spain are now working to join the program=
— see the followings;<BR>
</FONT><BLOCKQUOTE><FONT FACE=3D"Courier">(a) (01/09/02) Letter sent to Prof.=
Brenda Gourley of U.K. Open University<BR>
http://www.friends-partners.org/pipermail/gu-l/2002q1/date.html<BR>
(b) (04/18/02) GUS/UNESCO/UNTWIN Networking Chair Program<BR>
http://www.friends-partners.org/pipermail/gu-l/2002q2/date.html<BR>
</FONT></BLOCKQUOTE><FONT FACE=3D"Courier"><BR>
<B><U>Dear Charles:<BR>
</U></B></FONT></BLOCKQUOTE><FONT FACE=3D"Courier"><BR>
</FONT><BLOCKQUOTE><FONT FACE=3D"Courier">In reference to <B><U>ATTACHMENT VI=
and VII</U></B> below, when you will visit Nigeria at the end of May, pls m=
ake sure to visit Dr. Jegede to discuss our project, and convey him my best =
personal regards.<BR>
<BR>
</FONT></BLOCKQUOTE><FONT FACE=3D"Courier">In reference to <B><U>ATTACHMENT V=
II,</U></B> you may contact Dr. Cohen of Academy for Educational Development=
(AED), since he has compiled a database of specialists — some of our =
list members (total about 1,500) contributed to the database.<BR>
<BR>
<B><U>Dear Dr. Nwankwo:<BR>
</U></B><BR>
(8) It was my great pleasure to have met with you at the NIDO/Professional =
Summit.<BR>
<BR>
Our telemedicine demonstration in May of 2000 sent echocardiogram of a real=
patient from Manaus, Amazon to the University of Michigan to have a real-ti=
me diagnosis by an expert doctor. The doctor happened to receive two l=
arge grants from the National Institute of Health, and was happy to meet wit=
h the patient he wanted for his research. <BR>
<BR>
During our proposed workshops in Nigeria, we may conduct similar telemedici=
ne demo and may ask your liaison with the University of Michigan and help of=
the Association of Nigerian Physicians in America (ANPA).<BR>
<BR>
<B><U>Dear Dr. Adamu:<BR>
</U></B><BR>
(9) Many thanks for your msgs (<B><U>ATTACHMENT III and IV).<BR>
</U></B><BR>
I enjoyed visiting your web with very fancy animation -- congratulati=
ons!!<BR>
<BR>
I took the liberty of admitting you into our list so that you will be kept =
updated with our daily progress.<BR>
<BR>
(10) Referring to your request (<B><U>ATTACHMENT IV)</U></B>, pls visit the=
URL mentioned in Item (5) above. In its first page, you can download =
the entire PowerPoint slide file.<BR>
<BR>
(11) Pls click “Dr. Takeshi Utsumi's Overall Activities” at the=
top left corner of the home page of our web which URL is listed at the end =
of my e-signature below. You can then find our application (Draft #4) =
for the Grass Root Fund of the Japanese Government in the sub-section of GUS=
/Brazil/Amazon. This is to create a community development network in t=
he City of Manaus in the middle of rain forest jungle — with the use o=
f broadband wireless Internet units.<BR>
<BR>
Our InfoDev grant application in the same sub-section proposes to conduct a=
large workshop in Manaus for our Amazon project — we are now seeking =
the fund from other sources to have the workshop in early next year. (=
This is the Step 3 which I mentioned in my slide show at the NIDO conference=
).<BR>
<BR>
<B><U>Dear Mr. Owei:<BR>
</U></B><BR>
(12) Many, many thanks for your msg (<B><U>ATTACHMENT V and VIII)</U></B> w=
ith kind words and strong encouragement.<BR>
<BR>
Our GUS/UNESCO/UNITWIN Networking Chair Program (mentioned above) would be =
very happy to be of any help for the nation building of Nigeria with the mem=
bers of NITPA (Nigerian IT Professionals in the Americas).<BR>
<BR>
(13) My first step (as mentioned in my slide show at the conference) would =
then be to visit Nigeria to meet with a champion who has tenacious zeal to m=
ove forward our project in earnest.<BR>
<BR>
(14) We greatly appreciate to hear of your offer of help to our project (<B=
><U>ATTACHMENT VIII).<BR>
</U></B><BR>
Yes, we will need your people’s assistance, for example, to submit ou=
r travel grant application to the US National Science Foundation for America=
ns attending our mini-workshop (Step #2 mentioned in my slide show at the NI=
DO conference — see also the slide at the URL mentioned in Item (5) ab=
ove). The application has to be submitted from a university in the US,=
as Montana State University did for our workshop at the University of Tampe=
re in August of 1999 and Cornell University will do for our workshop in Mana=
us, Amazon in early next year.<BR>
<BR>
(15) We look forward to working with prominent members of NITPA and people =
in Nigeria for our exciting project.<BR>
<BR>
Best, Tak<BR>
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<P ALIGN=3DCENTER>
<FONT FACE=3D"Courier"><B><U>ATTACHMENT I=20
</U></B></FONT>
<P>
<FONT FACE=3D"Courier"><BR>
On 4/28/02 11:32 PM, "Prof. Manny C Aniebonam" <maniebon@gwu.e=
du> wrote:<BR>
<BR>
> Dear Dr. Utsumi;<BR>
> It was a pleasure meeting you at the Nigerians in Diaspora Profe=
ssional <BR>
> Workshop in Flushings New York yesterday and I am already impressed wi=
th the <BR>
> speed at which you have started to piece together different discussion=
s, <BR>
> ideas, contacts and references from the Information Technology session=
s at the <BR>
> summit. As the national coordinator of the Nigerian IT Professionals i=
n <BR>
> America, let me assure you that our group is committed to working with=
<BR>
> entities and organizations like yours in identifying the best model fo=
r <BR>
> solving our myriad IT problems, especially in the areas of education, =
health <BR>
> and infrastructural stabilization. You made quite an impression to all=
of us <BR>
> at the summit, to the extent that we would make available some time fo=
r you <BR>
> and Charles to present your e-learning model at our next NITPA network=
ing <BR>
> session in Washington DC last weekend of May 2002. And to keep focus o=
n your <BR>
> discussions with over 30 NITPA members at the summit, let me rehash so=
me of <BR>
> the keypoints i noted;<BR>
> <BR>
> 1. You indicated, as repeated below, that Glosas/USA would like to &qu=
ot;build a <BR>
> global e-learning center for Africa, as following the suit of our Amaz=
on <BR>
> project, so that their youngsters can take their preferred courses ava=
ilable <BR>
> from various countries via broadband Internet, even while they are in =
<BR>
> remote/rural areas of Nigeria".<BR>
> <BR>
> 2. You added that over $15 billion is being sought from several source=
s, <BR>
> including the Japanese government to help in this project.<BR>
><BR>
> 3. You indicated that you would be interested in partnering with all c=
redible <BR>
> entities in Nigeria and Diaspora to realize this goal, and that the Un=
ited <BR>
> nation education agencies are in consultation (partnership ?) with GLO=
SAS/USA <BR>
> in this effort.<BR>
><BR>
> 4. Your areas of application include education through distance learni=
ng, and <BR>
> tele-medicine.<BR>
> <BR>
> We are totally committed to same vision as captured above, and I point=
ed out <BR>
> that you may wish to contact Prof Jegede of Nigerian Open University a=
nd seek <BR>
> for ways of elevating your initiative to a level of national recogniti=
on as it <BR>
> mirrors the NOU's visions and efforts.<BR>
> <BR>
> I also pointed out that thousands of Nigerian IT professionals reside =
in the <BR>
> United States and nothing will please them more, than to team with you=
under <BR>
> and organized unit, in this very important goal. Also, the Association=
of <BR>
> Nigerian Physicians in America (ANPA), may be interested and Dr. Franc=
is <BR>
> Nwankwo whom you included in this e-mail is a good source of informati=
on for <BR>
> you on that.<BR>
> <BR>
> I write simply to acknowledge your speedy (less than 24 hours) reactio=
n to our <BR>
> interaction with you at the New York Summit, and look forward to discu=
ssing <BR>
> with yourself and Chief Charles Eke on the operational actualization o=
f <BR>
> GLOSAS/USA goals. I will reach you and Charles, as agreed on yesterday=
, by <BR>
> telephone on Monday for further details. Again, thanks for thinking of=
<BR>
> Nigeria, and we look forward to a productive cooperation.<BR>
> <BR>
> Regards,<BR>
> Prof. Manny Manny C Aniebonam<BR>
> The George Washington University,<BR>
> Washington, DC 20052<BR>
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<P ALIGN=3DCENTER>
<FONT FACE=3D"Courier"><B><U>ATTACHMENT II=20
</U></B></FONT>
<P>
<FONT FACE=3D"Courier"><BR>
<B>Subject: </B>RE: [gu-l] (04/28/02) E-Learning and E-Healthcare Projects =
in Africa and Nigeria<BR>
<B>Date: </B>Thursday, May 2, 2002 6:05 PM<BR>
<B>From: </B>Prof Olugbemiro Jegede <jegede@oliv1.ouhk.edu.hk><BR>
<B>To: </B>"Prof. Manny C Aniebonam" <maniebon@gwu.edu>, Ko=
ubek Anna <anni.koubek@fh-joanneum.at>, <utsumi@columbia.edu><BR=
>
<B>Cc: {</B>Omitted by T. Utsumi}<BR>
<BR>
Dear Prof Aniebonan<BR>
Thanks for copying to me the email to Prof Utsumi, whom I have met on a num=
ber of occasions. The concept he has in mind and the general thrust of his d=
reams are what the National Open and Distance Learning Programmes and the Na=
tional Open University of Nigeria are pursuing. I think the country will ben=
efit more if we synergise efforts together, collaborate and cooperate in as =
many projects as are of benefit to Nigeria's national development.<BR>
<BR>
I am by this response extending an invitation to Prof Utsumi and other inte=
rested individuals and organisations to partner with the Open & Distance=
Learning Programmes of Nigeria in order to provide affordable, cost-effecti=
ve and relevant education for all.<BR>
<BR>
Regards and my best wishes.<BR>
<BR>
Olugbemiro Jegede<BR>
National Coordinator,<BR>
National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) and<BR>
National Open & Distance Learning Programmes<BR>
ABUJA<BR>
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</FONT>
<P ALIGN=3DCENTER>
<FONT FACE=3D"Courier"><B><U>ATTACHMENT III=20
</U></B></FONT>
<P>
<FONT FACE=3D"Courier"><BR>
<B>Subject: </B>Dr Baba J Adamu, Ph.D<BR>
<B>Date: </B>Monday, April 29, 2002 6:59 AM<BR>
<B>From: </B>BJ Adamu <bjadamu@ibabsnet.com><BR>
<B>To: </B><utsumi@columbia.edu><BR>
<BR>
Dr Utsumi,<BR>
<BR>
I must say I really enjoyed your presentation at the Conference and really =
interested in contributing something. I own and operate ibabsNetworks, a web=
/graphic and Internet applications company base in Toronto, canada. Recently=
we are trying to expand into Nigeria to provide wireless internet access. a=
s you must know, our telephone system are not very reliable and therefore ma=
kes internet access a problem. We think wireless is the way to go, with poss=
ible microwave at deisgnated places. <BR>
<BR>
After seeing your presentation, I think their is a way to link your remote =
connectivity with our integration. This way we can mutually benefit. I will =
be willing to discuss further and reach a common working patern if that is o=
k with you. Please kindly reply me and ofcourse take from there.<BR>
<BR>
You can access our website at: www.ibabsnet.com <http://www.ibabsnet.com=
> <BR>
<BR>
Director of Operations<BR>
ibabsNetworks<BR>
Canada<BR>
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<P ALIGN=3DCENTER>
<FONT FACE=3D"Courier"><B><U>ATTACHMENT IV=20
</U></B></FONT>
<P>
<FONT FACE=3D"Courier"><BR>
<B>Subject: </B>Dr Baba J Adamu<BR>
<B>Date: </B>Monday, April 29, 2002 7:09 AM<BR>
<B>From: </B>BJ Adamu <bjadamu@ibabsnet.com><BR>
<B>To: </B><utsumi@columbia.edu><BR>
<BR>
<BR>
Takeshi Utsumi, Ph.D.<BR>
<BR>
It's me again Dr Baba J Adamu, from ibabsNetworks in Toronto. I would like =
to ask if you could send me a copy of your presentaion at NIDO in NY. I woul=
d like to show that some one of my partner who was not able to attend the Co=
nference. If it is possible, please e-mail it to me as an attachment.<BR>
<BR>
Thank you <BR>
Baba J adamu<BR>
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</FONT>
<P ALIGN=3DCENTER>
<FONT FACE=3D"Courier"><B><U>ATTACHMENT V=20
</U></B></FONT>
<P>
<FONT FACE=3D"Courier"><BR>
<B>Subject: </B>RE: [gu-l] (04/28/02) E-Learning and E-Healthcare Projects =
in Africa and Nigeria<BR>
<B>Date: </B>Monday, April 29, 2002 1:42 PM<BR>
<B>From: </B>Vesper Owei <Vesper@gwu.edu><BR>
<B>To: </B>Koubek Anna <anni.koubek@fh-joanneum.at>, <utsumi@colum=
bia.edu><BR>
<B>Cc: </B>Olugbemiro Jegede <jegede@ouhk.edu.hk>, <Vesper@gwu.edu=
><BR>
<BR>
Dear Dr. Utsumi,<BR>
<BR>
It was certainly nice meeting and speaking with you at the NIDO meeting in =
NY.<BR>
I think that your projects hold immense value for Nigeria. They=
could, <BR>
indeed, contribute extensively to Nigeria's effort to leapfrog into the 21s=
t <BR>
century information and knowledge age. Not just Nigeria, but also the=
<BR>
"neighboring" parts of Africa and beyond.<BR>
<BR>
>From an IT strategic point of view, establishing a beach-head in Nigeri=
a is <BR>
definitely advantageous: with the epicenter in Nigeria, we can ripple acros=
s <BR>
the west African region and from there to other parts of Africa. I be=
lieve <BR>
that Nigeria has the necessary human and material resources to bring this t=
o <BR>
realization. What is left then is the zeal to move forward in earnest=
. I <BR>
believe that the folks in NITPA (Nigerian IT Professionals in the Americas)=
<BR>
possess the requisite zeal. From my dealings with NITPA, I believe th=
ey would <BR>
be ready to join hands with you in this endeavor.<BR>
<BR>
I thank you for including me in your distribution list.<BR>
<BR>
Sincerest Regards.<BR>
<BR>
__Vesper Owei<BR>
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</U></B></FONT>
<P>
<FONT FACE=3D"Courier"><BR>
<B>Subject: </B>RE: [gu-l] (04/28/02) E-Learning and E-Healthcare Projects =
in Africa and Nigeria<BR>
<B>Date: </B>Monday, April 29, 2002 4:05 PM<BR>
<B>From: </B>Prof. Manny C Aniebonam <maniebon@gwu.edu><BR>
<B>To: </B>Prof Olugbemiro Jegede <jegede@oliv1.ouhk.edu.hk>, utsumi =
<utsumi@columbia.edu><BR>
<B>Cc: {</B>Omitted by T. Utsumi}<BR>
<BR>
Dear Prof Jegede; <BR>
It is indeed very encouraging to read your call for cooperation as stated <=
BR>
below, validating our discussions with Dr. Utsumi over the weekend - that t=
he <BR>
best way to go is to go together on this project. He is sending Mr. Charles=
<BR>
Eke to Nigeria later in the week, and I believe it is time to move the <BR>
discussion to its natural higher ground, from dreams and concept to concret=
e <BR>
stratification of its synergistic reality. Our interest at the Nigerian IT =
<BR>
professionals in America (NITPA) is to see this dream come true - a <BR>
functional, yet cost-effective platform for educating millions of Nigerian =
<BR>
students in various fields of endeavor for the purpose of nation-building. =
As <BR>
I stated in my earlier correspondence with you, count on our 200+ members -=
<BR>
including university professors, telecommunication professionals, IT <BR>
entrepreneurs, Systems Developers and IT Engineers - as partners in this <B=
R>
effort. We would like to invite you at some point to meet with our members =
and <BR>
discuss where you see our role in the NOU development process. (We distribu=
ted <BR>
your "inventorization file" widely and understand that several me=
mbers <BR>
expressed interest in some of the advertised positions). If you believe as =
we <BR>
do that a meeting of all stake holders could be useful, please include NITP=
A <BR>
as a partner with high interest in seeing that the NOU project is a success=
. <BR>
In response to your note below, advise us on when we may be needed and in <=
BR>
what capacity. We look forward to hearing from you again, and immensely <BR=
>
appreciate your usual quick reaction to all communications.<BR>
Best Wishes,<BR>
Manny Aniebonam, Ph.D<BR>
George Washington University<BR>
Washngton DC<BR>
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</U></B></FONT>
<P>
<FONT FACE=3D"Courier"><BR>
<BR>
<B>Subject: </B>RE: [gu-l] (04/28/02) E-Learning and E-Healthcare Projects =
in Africa and Nigeria<BR>
<B>Date: </B>Friday, May 3, 2002 5:49 PM<BR>
<B>From: </B>Prof Olugbemiro Jegede <jegede@oliv1.ouhk.edu.hk><BR>
<B>To: </B>"Prof. Manny C Aniebonam" <maniebon@gwu.edu>, ut=
sumi <utsumi@columbia.edu><BR>
<B>Cc: {</B>Omitted by T. Utsumi}<BR>
<BR>
Dear Prof Aniebonam,<BR>
<BR>
I appreciate your response and comments about collaboration which I have be=
en preaching since getting to Nigeria on this special assignment. We neither=
need the duplication of effort nor reinventing any wheel if available elsew=
here. Besides, time is of essence in moving ahead in Nigeria as things had d=
egenerated so markedly during the past 20 years of bad and autocratic govern=
ance.<BR>
<BR>
I do hope that Charles Eke will include a visit to the NOUN to discuss furt=
her the proposed project when he comes to Nigeria next week.<BR>
<BR>
By the way, is there any NIPTA member with considerable experience in open =
and distance learning environment and a specialist in Computer engineering t=
echnology or Information & Communication Technology with the following e=
xpertise: <BR>
a good knowledge of Web technology, in particular, Web-based Instruction an=
d on-line learning environment, digital broadcasting <BR>
analog and digital electronics circuit design, microprocessor-based program=
ming, communications network design, electronic materials and devices; <BR>
LAN, WAN, wireless technology, satellite technology, and <BR>
excellent computer skills (e.g. HTML, XML, database management) and e=
specially networking, database design and management, call centre technology=
. <BR>
The person is required to assist us to evaluate the various proposals for t=
he use of and setting up the ICT/Satellite/Broadcasting-based delivery platf=
orms for the delivery instruction to NOUN students at the various study cent=
res.<BR>
<BR>
If there is such a person who plans to come to Nigeria for summer holidays,=
we will be pleased to have him/her advice us for whatever period that can b=
e spared. We shall work out the details of the person's involvement with NOU=
N.<BR>
<BR>
Thank you very much. <BR>
<BR>
Olugbemiro Jegede<BR>
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<B>Subject: </B>Follow-up on Global University Project<BR>
<B>Date: </B>Tuesday, April 30, 2002 7:45 PM<BR>
<B>From: </B>Vesper Owei <Vesper@gwu.edu><BR>
<B>To: </B><ceke@infotexsystems.com><BR>
<B>Cc: </B><utsumi@columbia.edu>, <Vesper@gwu.edu><BR>
<BR>
Hello Eke,<BR>
<BR>
This is Vesper Owei.<BR>
<BR>
I thought I should touch base with you on your work with Dr. Utsumi, namely=
, <BR>
the Global University Project. You said both of you would be travelin=
g to <BR>
Nigeria in about two weeks, or so. If there is any way I can help rig=
ht now <BR>
with gathering or preparing relevant project-related materials that you'd n=
eed <BR>
for the trip or with some work at a later time, let know and I'd be glad to=
<BR>
get to assist.<BR>
<BR>
The thought also crossed my mind that when/if the time is ripe, you may be =
<BR>
able to draw valuable human resources and active participation from the <BR=
>
different task forces of NITPA. (But of course, as in all things, onl=
y when <BR>
the time is ripe.) Just a thought for your consideration.<BR>
<BR>
Best of luck with the project and have a nice day.<BR>
<BR>
Regards.<BR>
<BR>
__Vesper Owei<BR>
<BR>
<Vesper@gwu.edu><BR>
+(202) 994-4364<BR>
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<BR>
Manny C. Aniebonam, Ph.D.<BR>
Assistant Professor of Information Systems<BR>
Department of Management Science<BR>
School of Business and Public Management<BR>
The George Washington University<BR>
Washington, DC 20052<BR>
202-994-3760<BR>
FAX 202-994-4930<BR>
maniebon@gwu.edu<BR>
<BR>
Olugbemiro Jegede, Ph.D<BR>
National Co-ordinator<BR>
National Open & Distance Learning Programmes<BR>
National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN)<BR>
c/o, The Federal Ministry of Education<BR>
Federal Secretariat<BR>
Shehu Shagari Way<BR>
Abuja, Nigeria<BR>
234-9-523-2800<BR>
Fax: 234-9-523-7010 or 234-9-523-7839<BR>
jegede@ouhk.edu.hk<BR>
jegede@oliv1.ouhk.edu.hk<BR>
<BR>
Francis Nwankwo, MD, MBA, MS, MPH, FAAP.<BR>
President<BR>
Fam-ped House Calls<BR>
1912 Old Pear Tree Court<BR>
Ann Arbor, Ml, 48103-5900<BR>
734 747 7551<BR>
Toll Free: 866 4 FAMPED<BR>
Fax: 734741 7511<BR>
famped2000@aol.com<BR>
<BR>
Dr. Baba J Adamu<BR>
Director of Operations<BR>
IbabsNetworks<BR>
11 Randolph Ave., Suite 111<BR>
Toronto, Ontario M6P 4G3<BR>
Canada<BR>
416-995-3152<BR>
Fax: 416-537-2371<BR>
bjadamu@ibabsnet.com<BR>
www.ibabsnet.com<BR>
<BR>
Vesper Owei<BR>
Information Systems<BR>
George Washington University<BR>
Washington, D.C. 20052<BR>
202-994-4364<BR>
301-776-9490<BR>
vesper@gwu.edu<BR>
<BR>
Charles U. Eke<BR>
Founder / CEO<BR>
Infotex Systems, Inc.<BR>
117 Watchung Avenue<BR>
Plainfield, NJ 07060<BR>
Tel: (908) 753-0030 X 11<BR>
cel: 908.884.1045<BR>
cel: 908.884.7333<BR>
Fax: (908) 753-7306<BR>
Fax: (908) 754-5042<BR>
bychief@yahoo.com<BR>
ceke@infotexsystems.com<BR>
http://www.lnfotexsystems.com<BR>
Or<BR>
20-24 Branford Pl.<BR>
Newark, NJ 07102<BR>
Tel: (973) 621-7006<BR>
Fax: (973) 621-7011<BR>
<BR>
Joseph Cohen, Ed.D.<BR>
Senior Development Specialist<BR>
Academy for Educational Development (AED)<BR>
1875 Connecticut Ave. NW <BR>
Washington, DC 20009 <BR>
202-884-8000 (main #)<BR>
fax (202)884-8402 <BR>
jcohen@smtp.aed.org<BR>
www.aed.org<BR>
<BR>
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* Takeshi Utsumi, Ph.D., P.E., Chairman, GLOSAS/USA  =
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* 43-23 Colden Street, Flushing, NY 11355-3998, U.S.A. &n=
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* Tel: 718-939-0928; Fax: 718-939-0656 (day time only--prefer email) *<BR>
* Email: utsumi@columbia.edu; Tax Exempt ID: 11-2999676 &=
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