Nii Narku Quaynor, a Ghanaian scientist and engineer who is known as the "father of the internet in Africa", is among seven exceptional individuals honored with the World Internet Conference (WIC) Distinguished Contribution Award.

A pioneer in advancing Africa's internet connectivity, Quaynor views this recognition as a catalyst for inspiring youth in the Global South to contribute to the internet's growth. While Africa faces challenges like technical capacity and operational limitations, these hurdles also present opportunities for global collaboration to foster a more inclusive and connected digital future, according to Quaynor.