Tech4Dev has concluded its first-of-its-kind AI Inter-District Secondary School Challenge 2026, equipping 135 girls across 27 public secondary schools in Lagos Education Districts II and IV with practical artificial intelligence and problem-solving skills. At the Grand Finale, six finalist teams presented solutions designed to improve learning accessibility, strengthen student safety, and tackle bullying.
The Grand Finale brought together education leaders, government representatives, teachers, mentors, and technology professionals to celebrate the creativity and innovation of young girls using AI to solve problems affecting their schools and communities.
The AI Inter-District Secondary School Challenge, delivered under the Tech Girls Drive Advocacy initiative of the Women Techsters Program, set out to introduce girls to artificial intelligence beyond theory. The program began with advocacy sessions across 31 public secondary schools in Lagos Education Districts II and IV, introducing female students to digital skills, AI, and career opportunities in technology. From this pool, 27 schools progressed to the challenge, each nominating five girls from JSS1 to SS3 to develop AI-powered solutions with support from teacher coordinators and volunteer mentors.
