NITI HELD THE ITD 2011

That's right! The Nigerian Institute of Translators and Interpreters (NITI), as announced by e-mail and in the pages of newspapers, held the International Translation Day on 30th September 2011, at the International Conference Centre, Abuja. The theme was: Building Cultural and Linguistic Bridges. The event was well attended. Most of our invitees were there, especially the eight organisations and individuals nominated for Awards this year.

Everything went well according to the Agenda earlier publicised. Professor Tiomothy Asobele delivered the Keynote Address After the Abuja President's welcome address, resource papers were presented and speeches were made.

Eight Awards were given to deserving Nigerian and African organizations and Individuals who excelled in Translation and Interpretation. Five Awards for Excellence in Translation Promotion went to the ECOWAS Commission, the ECOWAS Parliament, the ECOWAS Court of Justice, the Nigerian Television Authority and the Nigerian Ministry of Foreign Affairs; two Awards for Interpretation Excellence went to Ambassador Wisdom Baiye and Honourable Ahli Komla Bruce; and one Award for Translation Excellence went to Ms. Oyinda Daramola.

Then we all moved to the buffet table to enjoy the sumptuos luncheon, and Rice and Stew was Very Plenty, thank you. If you were not there, you missed out, but not to worry, 2012 is another date.

See photos of the event.