FG, IHS Nigeria deepen innovation at STEM Fest 2.0

IHS Nigeria Limited has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting science and technology education through the second edition of STEM Fest Africa, a programme designed to equip young Nigerians with practical skills in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).

Speaking at the festival held at the Ilorin Innovation Hub, the Director of Sustainability at IHS Nigeria, Titilope Oguntuga, said the festival aligns with the company’s sustainability pillars of education and economic growth by creating learning opportunities for young people across the country.

Daily Trust reports that students from primary and secondary schools in Kwara State were invited for the festival convened by Titi Adewusi Co-Founder 9ijakids and STEM Africa Fest.

The students were taken through various hands-on activities including Artificial Intelligence (AI), Robotics, electronics, engineering, drones, chess, 3D printing, science experiments and interactive museums through eight specialised learning laboratories.

Adewusi in a chat with Daily Trust explained that the festival was aimed at preparing children not only for today’s technology but for future innovations.

“We want to build tomorrow by giving children the skills, exposure and opportunities they need. Technology will continue to evolve, but critical thinking, creativity, problem-solving and the ability to learn will always remain valuable.

“We don’t want children to simply hear about technology. We want them to touch it, build with it, experiment with it and imagine themselves creating solutions,” Adewusi said.

The IHS Director explained that the initiative provides students with hands-on experiences that help them discover their talents, understand emerging technologies and develop the skills needed to become future innovators capable of addressing Nigeria’s and global challenges.

Representing the Minister of Education at the event, the Special Adviser on Secondary Education, Dr. Adetola Salau, described STEM Fest as a strategic platform for developing the next generation of problem-solvers, innovators and technology leaders.

She said no nation seeking long-term prosperity can afford to treat science, technology and skills development as optional, stressing that countries that invest in innovation are better positioned to compete in the 21st-century global economy.

According to her, the festival provides students with opportunities to participate in hands-on projects, exhibitions, competitions and networking, enabling them to see themselves not merely as consumers of technology but as creators of solutions in agriculture, healthcare, education, infrastructure and governance.

Salau said every Nigerian child, regardless of background, deserves access to quality STEM education, noting that programmes like STEM Fest encourage curiosity, creativity and experimentation while preparing young people for leadership and entrepreneurship.

She commended IHS Nigeria, its partners and participating schools for supporting the initiative and assured them of the Federal Ministry of Education’s continued commitment to programmes that expand access to quality STEM education across the country.

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