IHS Nigeria Powers Africa’s Largest Children’s STEM Festival in Ilorin, Propelling Youth Innovation in Kwara
IHS Nigeria, a leading telecommunications infrastructure provider, is set to revolutionize science and technology education for young minds by bringing STEM Africa Fest, the continent’s foremost Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics festival for children, to Ilorin for the very first time. This landmark initiative, a collaborative effort with the Kwara State Government and STEAM UP Kwara, under the visionary guidance of Dr. Adetola Ariyike Salau, Special Adviser on Education to the Kwara State Governor, promises to ignite a passion for innovation among Nigerian youth. The highly anticipated event is scheduled for Saturday, July 26th, 2025, at the state-of-the-art Ilorin Innovation Hub, a beacon of technological advancement in the region.
Fostering Africa’s Next Generation of Innovators
The arrival of STEM Africa Fest in Kwara State marks a significant milestone in nurturing future African talent. Now in its fifth year, this celebrated festival, co-created by educational visionaries Titi Adewusi of 9ijakids and Jadesola Adedeji of STEMMETS, has firmly established itself as Africa’s premier platform for engaging children in practical, exciting STEM experiences. The choice of Ilorin as the host city is particularly strategic, leveraging the groundbreaking Ilorin Innovation Hub. Developed through a crucial partnership between IHS Nigeria and the Kwara State Government, this facility is lauded as one of West Africa’s largest innovation hubs. Beyond merely hosting the festival, the Ilorin Innovation Hub is designed to be Nigeria’s leading destination for talent and technology development, providing a critical launchpad for young innovators and entrepreneurs across the nation. This synergy between a continental STEM festival and a cutting-edge local innovation hub underscores a shared commitment to equipping African youth with the essential skills required for the 21st-century economy, ensuring they are not just consumers of technology, but creators and leaders in the global digital landscape.
This collaboration between IHS Nigeria, the Kwara State Government, and STEAM UP Kwara represents a powerful investment in the intellectual capital of Africa. By bringing such a significant children’s STEM festival to Ilorin, the partners are directly addressing the critical need for early exposure to scientific and technological concepts. The event is poised to inspire countless children, fostering curiosity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills that are vital for future development. It is a testament to the belief that empowering the next generation through quality STEM education is fundamental to driving sustainable growth and innovation across Nigeria and the wider African continent.
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