Tech experts have emphasised that Nigeria’s emergence as a hub for technological innovation in Africa lies in the country’s ability to establish an education system that helps youth become innovative, creative, and solution-driven.
Olusola Ayoola, founder of Robotics Artificial Intelligence Nigeria (RAIN), in his keynote address at the 2025 Nigeria National Competition of the World Robot Olympiad (WRO), themed, “The Future of Robots”, organised by Arc-Lights Foundation on Tuesday, July 1, emphasised the need to have robotics in the education curriculum.
This, he said, will inculcate robotics knowledge in the youth if the country is serious about tech advancement. “We must measure our advancements in the abilities of our young ones to innovate, to think beyond the box and view it; so the future of robots is inextricably linked to the future of our robotics education. We cannot have advanced robotics without having advanced training in robotics,” he said.
Abisola Obasanya, Chief Executive Officer at Arc-Lights Foundation, disclosed that the foundation was established to inspire tech dreams among young Nigerians. “We encourage the youth to be innovative and creative, and we inculcate STEM skills in them. We do this equitably, working with state governments, local schools, and private schools to bring everybody together and ensure that Nigerian youngsters receive the necessary tech exposure globally,” he said.
