IHS Nigeria, STEM Africa Train 700 Students in Ilorin

IHS Nigeria and STEM Africa conducted a program in Ilorin, Kwara State, from July 2 to July 4, 2026, empowering 700 students and 130 teachers with training in artificial intelligence and digital skills. The STEM Africa Fest, described as Africa's largest annual STEM gathering for children aged 7 to 15, aims to reach 25,000 children across nine African cities since its inception in 2021.

The festival featured a mini AI bootcamp where 126 secondary school students learned to use generative AI tools to build games and websites. Concurrently, a teacher training program focused on learner-centered teaching methodologies aimed to improve the delivery of science and technology subjects in public schools.

The event included 20 interactive exhibit booths covering various technologies and facilitated discussions on the role of AI in education. The festival concluded with plans for the next STEM Africa Fest to be held in Lagos on July 18, 2026, expecting to host 3,500 children.