More than 700 students and 130 teachers in Kwara State have received hands-on training in artificial intelligence, robotics and other digital skills at the 2026 edition of STEM Africa Fest held at the Ilorin Innovation Hub.
According to a press statement by the organizers, the two-day programme was held on July 2 and July 4, 2026, and was organised by STEM Africa Fest in partnership with IHS Nigeria and the Kwara State Government.
The statement noted that the STEM Africa Fest targets children aged 7 to 15 and describes itself as Africa’s largest annual STEM gathering for children.
According to the organisers, the programme has reached over 25,000 children across nine African cities since it began in 2021.
The return to Ilorin, supported by the sustained sponsorship of IHS Nigeria and in partnership with the Kwara State Government, reflects a commitment to expanding access to quality STEM education in Nigerian communities.
