The Second Annual Africa-US Presidential Forum has been held in Hoboken, New Jersey, USA, with the aim of strengthening educational ties between the USA and Africa and ensuring that Africa remains at the forefront of technological progress.

The Co-Founder and President of Neko Tech Center of Excellence, H.E. Dr. Princess Asie Ocansey, said the Africa-US Presidential Forum annually brings together African Presidents, U.S. government officials, corporate leaders, and dignitaries to discuss critical issues in strategic workforce training, with a focus on STEM education and AI-focused learning.

The President of Malawi, Dr. Lazarus Chakwera, who was a guest of honor, commended the Stevens Institute of Technology and the Neko Tech Center of Excellence for showing a great level of commitment in promoting educational exchange and collaboration between the United States and Africa.

President Chakwera was awarded a Presidential Honorary Award for his tireless efforts in promoting education among the youth in Malawi and Africa.

He said that the forum was a great platform as it aims at equipping African youth with relevant skills in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM), and Artificial Intelligence, enhancing their employability and empowering them to drive the continent's progress.

He noted that it was a pleasure to see Malawian students being admitted to this prestigious university to further their studies in various technological skills for the betterment of their country.

The President of Stevens Institute of Technology, Dr. Nariman Farvardin, said the university organized the event in partnership with the Neko Tech Center of Excellence to show its commitment to fostering technological innovation and educational excellence, ensuring a brighter future for Africa's next generation of leaders and innovators.

Dr. Farvardin said Neko Tech Center of Excellence and his institution organized this event to strengthen educational ties between Africa and the US and to ensure that Africa remains at the forefront of technological progress.

Some august and highly acclaimed recipients of the Presidential Honorary Awards included former President of the Republic of Malawi Dr. Joyce Banda, Julius Maada Bio, President of Sierra Leone, and King Tackie Tsuru II, President of the Ga State in Ghana.

A Malawian lady, Chipiliro Chisao, also received a Graduate Ambassador Award.

Stevens Institute of Technology is a premier private research university in Hoboken, New Jersey, with a rich legacy of technological innovation.

Over one thousand students from Africa are expected to benefit from the scholarship at Stevens Institute of Technology through the Neko Tech Center of Excellence.