Program Overview

For: Future Engineers Solving Naija Problems
Target Group: Senior Secondary School Students (SS1–SS3)
Focus: Hands-on, WAEC-aligned, STEM & Tech-driven solutions to local problems

🎯 Program Objectives

Inspire secondary school students to become solution-oriented engineers.
Equip students with practical STEM + tech skills that solve real Nigerian problems.
Foster innovation through project-based learning.
Bridge the gap between classroom theory and real-world applications.

🧠 What You’ll Learn

Participants will learn to:

Understand and apply energy, circuits, materials, and digital logic
Code in Python and Flutter
Work with IoT sensors and app development tools
Solve community-based challenges through innovation

🛠️ Projects You’ll Build

Students will work in teams to build real, practical solutions:

🔆 Solar-Powered Study Lamps
Impact: Help rural students study at night without relying on NEPA or kerosene.
📲 SMS-Based Market Price Tracker
Impact: Help farmers access daily crop prices via simple text messages.
🌊 Flood Alert System
Impact: Warn families and communities in flood-prone zones before disaster strikes.

📚 WAEC-Aligned Curriculum

The curriculum is thoughtfully structured to align with WAEC topics while incorporating modern tech skills.

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| Term   | Physics Connection         | Computer Studies Link           | Real-World Project                  |
|--------|----------------------------|----------------------------------|-------------------------------------|
| Term 1 | Energy Conversion          | Python Basics                    | Build a solar phone charger         |
| Term 2 | Circuit Logic              | IoT & Environmental Sensors      | Create a smart farm monitoring kit  |
| Term 3 | Material Science           | Mobile App Dev (Flutter)         | Design an e-waste recycling machine |

🧑🏽‍🏫 Learning Approach

Inquiry-Based Learning: “Why is this a problem in Naija? How do we solve it?”
Team Collaboration: Students work in innovation teams.
Tech Immersion: Exposure to hardware (solar panels, sensors) and software (Python, Flutter).
Community Relevance: Every project solves a local problem students can relate to.

📈 Outcomes

By the end of the program, students will:

Build 3 complete working projects
Learn foundational coding & hardware integration
Pitch solutions at a demo day to potential sponsors & partners
Receive certificates & opportunities for incubation or scholarships

🚀 Why This Matters

Nigeria faces energy, food, and climate challenges. The AfriTech Innovators Program empowers the next generation to:

Build rather than beg
Innovate, not imitate
Solve, not complain

📝 Enrollment

Duration: 3 Academic Terms
Location: Partner Schools or AfriTech Innovation Hubs
Who Can Join: WAEC Science Track students (with interest in technology)

Program launched: July 8, 2025

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