Dreams Hub Research and Innovation Center hosted the Consul of The Republic of Benin to Equatorial Guinea on December 13, 2021, at its Headquarters in Ela Nguema, Malabo. The Consul, Paulin K. Zounon, was delighted with what he saw and mentioned the Hub will have his support if needed.
In company of Oscar A. Nchaso Bekari, Founder and Director and Ivan Somo Bita Dougan, Project and Programs Manager, Dreams Hub, The Consul expressed his satisfaction with the dedication, style and work being done by the Dreams Hub. He was impressed with the Huevos de Cristal program and glad to hear it has been expanded to Basakato with plans for further expansion into other areas around the country.
Huevos de Cristal, which currently has about 50 children in the program focuses on teaching and equipping children from the ages of 7 to 13 with information technology as well as language skills. Currently, they are learning English alongside their ICT classes and The Consul, Paulin K. Zounon hinted on how French can be incorporated into the program as well, giving these children early access to mastering three of the world’s most important languages – Spanish, English and French. The Consul also got to learn about the Hub’s Educational Technology (EdTech) platform, AUTOCLAX, Autoformación Online which has over 250 courses available with international certifications.
He also went on to state he believes the Consulate of the Republic of Benin to Equatorial Guinea would enjoy a mutually beneficial relationship with Dreams Hub Research and Innovation Center, as they are doing impactful projects.
‘’We are happy to welcome you to our Hub, to show you what we do and discuss about our plans as we continue to grow going into the new-year. Here at Dreams Hub, we put the people and community first and will like to explore areas in which we can be supported even more,’’ said Mr. Nchaso.
Other areas of collaboration in the form of entrepreneurship, exchange programs ranging from culture to businesses and agriculture were also discussed. The Consul further reiterated his appreciation for the work being done by the Dreams Hub team and encouraged them, reminding them his office will support where necessary.