The Kwara State Government, in partnership with Digital Equity Africa, has trained 200 school children across the state on how to apply Artificial Intelligence (AI) to create and solve real-world problems.
The participants were selected from public and private primary and junior secondary schools through a transparent selection process.
Speaking at the grand finale of the training in Ilorin on Monday, the Managing Director of Ilorin Innovation Hub, Mr. Temi Kolawole, said the initiative underscored the government’s commitment to digital inclusion and youth empowerment.
Kolawole expressed delight at the creativity displayed by the pupils, noting that their projects reflected exceptional potential.
“It is very impressive to see children under the age of 10 presenting the websites they built, storybooks they wrote, and even music they asked AI to compose.
If they can do this now, imagine what they will achieve in the next five to ten years,” he said.
He added that such exposure enhances curiosity, innovation, and creativity among young learners.
The Chief Executive Officer of Digital Equity Africa, Mrs. Justina Oha, said the training went beyond technology skills, focusing also on shaping the mindset of the participants.
According to her, the programme aimed to nurture innovation and help young people see themselves as creators of the digital future, not just consumers of technology.
Oha commended the Kwara State Government and the Ilorin Innovation Hub for their commitment to digital literacy and inclusion.
“Over the past few days, your children have explored the fascinating world of Artificial Intelligence — learning how machines think, create, and solve real-world problems.
They have collaborated, built, and imagined boldly, proving that the future belongs to the curious, courageous, and creative,” she said.
She also appreciated parents for their support and belief in the vision, describing the children’s projects as “seeds of transformation.”
One of the participants, Abdulkareem Khadijat, thanked the state government and Digital Equity Africa for giving them the opportunity to learn digital skills and become AI-compliant.
