In a strategic meeting at the Office of the Senior Assistant on Digital Innovation, key stakeholders of the Kwara Coding and Digital Literacy Programme convened on January 29, 2026, to advance student innovations into real-world solutions. Led by Honourable Kayode, the session was driven by a direct mandate from the Governor to transform exhibited projects into deployable products that meet community needs.
Partners from WTEC and Kidstech Africa provided actionable insights, advocating for AI integration, synchronized lessons, and public speaking training for students. They emphasized the need for a central deliverables system, formal contracts, and maintained records to ensure accountability and continuity. In response, Honourable Kayode outlined plans to conduct entry-level student assessments, revisit school schedules, and enhance instructor remuneration through performance-based incentives.
Central to the discussion was the development pathway for six standout student projects—three winners from the October Kwara Futures Exhibition and three additional high-potential entries. These will be paired with field experts and developed within a defined timeline, with funding support from the Kwara State Government.
Teachers and students from winning schools participated actively, receiving commendation and updates on prize disbursement. To support sustained focus, measures such as official communication on laptop usage and parental support funds were highlighted.
Agreed next steps include student proficiency testing, instructor re-validation, school visits, and forging collaborations with tech hubs. This marks a pivotal shift for the program—from foundational training to cultivating scalable, home-grown technological solutions for Kwara State
