Speaking on why the programme was organised for the teachers, Dr Itoro Emembolu, the Executive Director of TechQuest STEM Academy, said it would provide the teachers with practical hands-on activities that they can engage with and ultimately impact their students with practical knowledge of Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM).

“The reason we’re carrying out this training programme is to support teachers across Nigeria with the requisite knowledge and skill to build the capacity of their students in science and technology. We are starting with Lagos State and will extend to 10 states soon. We believe that the practical aspects of education would help to encourage young children and students to engage with the sciences, technology or STEM in general,” Dr Itoro told journalists.

She added that STEM is the foundation for modern-day economic growth. Equipping young people with the required skills will be critical if Nigeria wants to fully reap the benefits of a digital economy championed by the Federal Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy.

The Mission-T app provides indigenous STEM and ICT content to make knowledge transfer more practical and interactive for the teachers.

The app comes fully equipped with relevant resources that have directly impacted about 8,000 students and teachers in all federation states.

Apart from the fact that the app is downloadable with 22.35 megabytes of data and supports eLearning, several resource materials with text and video such as basic Digital Electronics, Computer Science for Primary School pupils, Robotics and App Inventor for intermediate, Advanced Web development and Advanced Digital Electronic, are available for download.

With support from the Ministry of Education, The Mission-T is an initiative with several sub-set, including teachers training, classroom engagement, problem-solving skills, which were delivered during a Technovation challenge, Tech Entrepreneurship and Idea Incubation dedicated to improving the integration of the STEM app into Nigeria’s education system.

The in-person Teachers’ workshop was held between February 8 – 11, 2022, at the Adeyemi Bero Auditorium, Alausa-Ikeja, Lagos, and supported teachers in delivering Science, Technology Engineering and Mathematics courses across public secondary schools in Lagos.

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The scholarship program will offer sustainable benefits in career path development, skills portfolio, and personal skill development for young Nigerians that are interested in building a successful career in the technology sector.

According to Charles Emembolu, Founder, TechQuest STEM Academy, the scholarship program will be delivered through a combined learning approach that combines the most in-demand tech courses.

He said a team of great tutors with the skills and knowledge will deliver growth and results for trainees, and an environment that allows trainees to explore their creativity, job market preparation in a fun, open, and transformative learning experience.

“We are changing the way tech education is delivered to the Nigerian population. And we aim to only give value to help our trainees build their future with greater confidence, capability, and possibility.”

TechQuest STEM Academy scholarship, both physical and virtual program is offered to the most qualified and needy with dedicated slots for everyone including those living with disabilities.

Emebolu said TechQuest is equipped with the tools to help young people gain hard technical skills and soft life skills to build long-term success in their careers.

Emembolu said the quality of the programs and their impact on participants is a direct reflection of what TechQuest STEM Academy represents.

The benefits according to him include the following:

• A 2-month intensive training
• Onsite Trainees Only
• One daily meal inclusive
• Access to TechQuest co-working space
• Work on real-life projects to enhance experience and confidence
• Job placement, local and international internship opportunities
• Citizenship training
• Networking, mentorship, and emigration support

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TechQuest STEM Academy is a nonprofit organization that provides education technology content, resources, and tools for the delivery of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics), ICT, and digital literacy programs to young Africans at scale.

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Whilst cities like Yaba have become a cluster for innovation hubs, information technology organisations and startup activities in Lagos, Lekki is still upcoming despite the more obvious influx of new residents, disposable income, well blended populace and mega enterprises such as the Lekki Free Trade Zone amongst others.

The Early-Stage investor’s mixer which held on the 13^th of June 2022 at the new 350-capacity TechQuest Hub in the heart of the Lekki peninsula witnessed angel investors and venture capitalists as well as a bevy of startups, 5 of whom pitched their businesses during the event.

The 4pm event started with networking, progressed to knowledge games and a masterclass video delivered by Tomi Davies, the Chief Investment Officer of GreenTec Capital, one of Africa’s most prolific angel investors and co-founder Lagos Angel Network.

Adedotun Suleiman, the Chairman of Cadbury Nigeria Plc, co-founder Lagos Angel Network and a serial investor who was present shared his deep insights. “It is early days for the Nigerian startup scene despite successes such as those of Flutterwave and Paystack amongst others. The jury is still out, and investors will have to think long term”, Mr Suleiman advised.

The session hosted startup pitches from GoMarket, Nodex, Nifty Row and 2 others. The wide range of startups had solutions covering ecommerce, NFT, hardware, crypto amongst others. Uche Aniche, Convener, Startup South and co-host of the Mixer, introduced the South South East Angel Network (SSEAN) to the gathering. 

“We believe that startups outside key financial centres such as Lagos and Abuja also require the funding needed to build out their propositions. That is why we started SSEAN and it is also the reason why we co-opt accredited investors with sessions like this”, said Uche.

Charles Emembolu, the Founder of TechQuest STEM Academy who also co-founded Nigeria’s first university embedded incubator at the University of Nigeria, Roar Nigeria Hub enjoined the startups to embrace education and healthy business practices that ensure successful outcomes, scalable businesses, social impact with good return to investors.

“The new TechQuest 350-capacity Hub is designed to support thousands of technology talent with work ready skills, placement and the funding that they may require to participate in the global digital economy.”, said Emembolu

Other notable attendees at the event were the Managing Director, Cummins West Africa Limited, Okechi Igwebuike, Commercial Director, Sub Sahara Africa, Verraki Africa, Ifeanyi Akosionu, General Partner, Rebel Seed Capital, Emeka Okoye, amongst others.

The mixer, which was co-hosted by TechQuest STEM Academy LTD/GTE and Startup South, supported by Rebel Seed Capital and SSEAN ended with networking and interactive session well into the evening.

TechQuest STEM Academy, a non-profit organisation founded in 2015 has impacted over 35,000 persons to date.

The Academy has a mandate to deliver work ready talent to the digital economy, working with its partners and sponsors from across the globe.

One of its upcoming collaborative flagship programs will offer business focused, technology education at the intersection of Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship.

The Academy has since its inception organized 22,000 seminars and workshops, published several research outcomes, with a commitment to providing educational content, digital literacy and resources while contributing to the achievement of the SDGs 4, 5 and 8.

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