Litcaf Encyclopedia
DEFINE YOUR WORLD: LitCaf Set To Make Nigeria's Indigenous Encyclopedia.
Tuesday, August 20, 2013Omoba
With the contributions of over 400 writers, and
counting, LitCaf is set to make Nigeria’s first indigenous encyclopedia.
Speaking on the necessity for the project, Tope Apoola, CEO, LitCaf discussed
how the need for a well rounded story and well documented history can be
instrumental even to the development of a nation.
We all have a story to tell, he said, either as
individuals or as organizations. Our stories define public perception; our
stories influence the projection of our identity. A well rounded story is
powerful; it can change minds and command a following. But a well rounded story
must be communicated properly, and in that regard, Nigeria, just like every
other African country, is cheated.
On the models put in place to achieve the set
objectives of the project, Gbenga Adeshina, who also spoke on the project said
“the medium will be technology-driven. The encyclopedia will be an intelligent
system of software, mobile applications and devices designed to ensure
effective and reliable delivery of information to all stakeholders.”
The LITCAF Encyclopedia will be accessible
via web applications on the internet, mobile applications on smartphones and
tablets and knowledge Hubs in public spaces like libraries, schools, malls,
restaurants and so on.
Writers’ submissions are to be validated by
academics and they are to be paid according to the volume of verified
contents.
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