200 Kwara Pupils Trained on Artificial Intelligence at Ilorin Innovation Hub

Date: 2025-10-07

The Kwara State Government, in collaboration with Digital Equity Africa, has successfully trained 200 pupils from both public and private schools across the state on the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI). The initiative aims to enhance their creativity and problem solving abilities.

According to a statement released on Monday by the Community Manager of the Ilorin Innovation Hub, Adebola Oladipo, the training was a five day programme tagged "Future Minds Independence AI Bootcamp." It took place from October 1 to 5, 2025, at the Ilorin Innovation Hub premises.

The statement noted that the participants were drawn from various primary and junior secondary schools following what the organisers described as a seamless selection process.

Speaking at the grand finale on Sunday in Ilorin, the Managing Director of the Ilorin Innovation Hub, Mr. Temi Kolawole, stated that the initiative strongly reflects the government's commitment to achieving digital inclusion among young learners in Kwara.

Kolawole expressed his delight at the creativity displayed by the participants, noting that the children demonstrated a remarkable understanding of these emerging technologies.

"It is very impressive to see young kids under the age of 10 presenting the websites they built, a storybook they have written, and even music they requested AI to compose. If they can do this at this stage, we can imagine what they will do in the next five to 10 years," he said.

He added that such exposure enhances curiosity, innovation, and creativity among young people.

The Chief Executive Officer of Digital Equity Africa, Mrs. Justina Nnam Oha, said the bootcamp was aimed at shaping mindsets and inspiring children to see themselves as creators of the digital future.

"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 truly belongs to those who are curious, courageous, and creative."

She commended the Kwara State Government and the Ilorin Innovation Hub for their commitment to digital literacy and inclusion, noting that such partnerships ensure that every child, regardless of background, has access to future opportunities.

Some of the participants, including Abdulkareem Khadijat, Ahmed Imam Ayodeji, and Aminat Akanbi, thanked the organisers for providing them with the opportunity to learn digital skills and gain exposure to AI applications.

The statement stated that the event was coordinated by the Ilorin Innovation Hub as part of the state's drive to promote technology education among school children.

 

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