MTN presents prizes to winners of App Developer Challenge

Speaking at the closing ceremony and prize presentation of the initiative at its headquarters in Lagos, the Chief Marketing Officer of MTN Nigeria, Larry Annetts, said: “The MTN App Developer Challenge is a demonstration of our commitment to delivering a bold new digital world to our esteemed customers. This initiative represents a tangible and credible […]

Speaking at the closing ceremony and prize presentation of the initiative at its headquarters in Lagos, the Chief Marketing Officer of MTN Nigeria, Larry Annetts, said: “The MTN App Developer Challenge is a demonstration of our commitment to delivering a bold new digital world to our esteemed customers. This initiative represents a tangible and credible platform to make our brand promise a reality as well as promote the growth and use of locally relevant content, which would help develop the Nigerian app ecosystem.”
According to Annetts, the criteria for picking thre winners was based on the originality of concept, relevance of concept to the market, apps with the best user experience as well as its commercial viability.
He said the panel of Judges for the challenge included serial entrepreneur,Chika Nwobi; Customer Relations Executive, MTN Nigeria, Akinwunmi Braithwaite; Business Development Director at Intel, Stanley Muoneke and Business Manager, Nokia Live and Country Lead, Mobile Monday Nigeria, Emmanuel Oluwatosin.
At the presentation of prizes ceremony, the Best Overall App was won by Okada Books, developed by Okechukwu Ofili.  
The Best Education App was Onpoint, a GPA calculator and timetable, developed by Henri Good Nnochiri.
The Best Entertainment & Lifestyle App, Afro Talez, developed by Elizabeth Kperrun, presents traditional African Folktales in a fun, entertaining and interactive way for kids.
The Best Gaming App, Danfo Reloaded II by Bayo Puddicombe is a representation of the thrills of driving on the average Nigerian road.
The Best Health & Wellness App, Certified Drugs by Ilyas Muyiwa provides an up to date database of pharmaceuticals and allied products approved for use in Nigeria.
The Best Productivity App, Track My Cash by Sunday Akinsete is a personal cash manager that helps to track how money is being expended.
The Special Category which is the Best Student App (Undergraduate) was won by Kayode Sowole, who developed the Wazobia Bible that allows people to read the bible in Pidgin and other translations.