US Consulate Nigeria and STEMi Makers Africa Inaugurate STEM Innovation Clubs in Nigeria
On Wednesday, June 23, 2021, the United States (US) Consulate General and STEMi Makers Africa officially inaugurated STEM Innovation Clubs in Enugu state, Nigeria.
This event was a first of its kind in the South Eastern region of Nigeria and was hosted in Solidbase Schools, Trans-Ekulu, Enugu where 8 Secondary Schools showcased 21 Engineering and Science Projects that address existing societal challenges.
The importance of STEM Education and application is currently increasing across West Africa as STEM opportunities are growing to meet the demands of the future.
The event welcomed the Public Affairs Officer of the Consulate, Stephen Ibelli who formally declared the Innovation club open. He shared why STEM remains a critical focus point that contributes to the development of a country and why the US is proud to support STEM education in Nigeria. He said, “When you take out societal challenges, you will experience Nigerian students excelling in STEM and increasing competitiveness in the next decade”.
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STEM Projects during the club launch and exhibition included the Quadratic equation app, Automatic Heat Detector, Temperature Monitoring Device, AI-Based Drone, 2-in-1 DIY Vacuum and Dry Cleaner, amongst many others.
Amanda Obidike, the Strategy Lead of STEMi Makers Africa shared that they are working closely with schools in under-developed communities to create the right learning and innovation environment for students to build process-based skills, brainstorm, develop and test prototypes, while drawing on the knowledge they have gleaned from Math, Science, and STEM Courses.
Stakeholders present were Principals, Educators, Parents, the Public Affairs Department of the US Consulate, and the Parent-Teacher Associations who had the opportunity to interact with budding scientists and technologists to learn of the inspiration behind their innovation.
Source: STEMi Makers Africa
Oral Ofori is Founder and Publisher at www.TheAfricanDream.net, a digital storyteller and producer, and also an information and research consultant.
