Education
Why KFSD is Investing in Nigeria’s Future Innovators – Akinremi
Joel Ajayi
Over 90 secondary school students have benefitted from the 2025 STEM Construction Summer Camp (SCSC), an initiative of the Kaiser Foundation for Social Development (KFSD) in partnership with GIZ, designed to inspire young Nigerians to pursue careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM).
Speaking during the Abuja leg of the third phase of the programme, Omotara Akinremi, programme consultant for KFSD and CSR lead at Construction Kaiser Limited and Hermann E. Kaiser Limited, explained that the camp was created to revive interest in STEM while equipping students with both technical and soft skills.
“For four days, we have exposed students to the value of STEM through hands-on activities, career talks, and site visits. Many young people are no longer pursuing STEM-related careers, so we introduced this initiative to bridge the gap. Beyond STEM, we also focused on integrity, communication, and teamwork, while industry experts shared practical knowledge on masonry, carpentry, and civil engineering,” Akinremi said.
Participants also visited a construction site in Asokoro, Abuja, where they gained first-hand experience of how projects are executed. According to Akinremi, the camp has achieved its objectives, as students left with new knowledge, confidence, and motivation to pursue STEM.
This year’s programme, held in Jos and Abuja, trained a total of 95 students — 30 each in the first two phases and 35 in Abuja. To ensure continuity, KFSD and GIZ plan to establish STEM clubs in schools, with private sector mentors supporting students through consistent engagement.
Akinremi further noted that KFSD tracks past participants through their university years and even provides scholarships for outstanding students. She highlighted the case of an alumna, now a lawyer, who recently shared on LinkedIn how the camp shaped her career journey.
Fifteen-year-old Etefia Esther Godwin from Government Science and Technical College, Garki, described the camp as “exciting and inspiring.”
She said: “The programme taught me how to pursue my dreams and not be afraid of challenges. We also learned practical skills, made new friends, and visited real construction sites. I want to thank KFSD and GIZ for organising this programme because it has truly inspired us.”
Now in its third phase, the SCSC continues to prove how industry, development partners, and schools can work together to nurture Nigeria’s next generation of innovators, builders, and problem-solvers.
Education
Igbinedion University, EduTech Global Partner On Digital Education, Access
Mr. Femi Shonubi, Co-Founder/CTO – EduTech Global
Cyril Ogar
Igbinedion University, Okada, one of Nigeria’s leading private universities, has entered into a strategic partnership with EduTech Global to accelerate its digital learning ambitions, expand access to its academic programmes to students in the country.
Through the partnership, EduTech will provide digital learning infrastructure and technology support for the University’s Distance Learning Centre (DLC), thereby enabling learners to access quality university education beyond the conventional campus environment.
The partnership reflects Igbinedion University’s ambition to remain competitive in a rapidly evolving higher education landscape by combining its academic heritage with technology, innovation and new models of learning that contribute to national workforce development.
Speaking on the partnership, the Vice-Chancellor of the university, Prof. Lawrence Ezemonye, said the collaboration represented a significant step in the university’s ambition to produce graduates equipped for national and global impact.
He said: “At Igbinedion University, our mandate has always been to lead in producing graduates equipped for national and global impact. This partnership with EduTech Global represents a bold step into the future of higher education in Nigeria.
“By expanding our digital learning infrastructure, we are not just breaking down geographical barriers; we are actively contributing to national workforce development by ensuring that quality, industry-aligned education is accessible to every driven learner, regardless of location.”
In his remarks, Director, Igbinedion University Distance Learning Centre, Prof. Gideon Bawa, said the university was motivated by the opportunity to transform its existing processes, which hitherto were being handled manually, and build a more efficient and scalable distance learning model.
The Director clarified: “The growth recorded by institutions that have leveraged EduTech’s technology and expertise was a major factor in our decision to engage the company. We are confident that this partnership will position Igbinedion University to achieve significant growth in enrolment while strengthening the quality and efficiency of our Distance Learning Centre.”
“With this partnership, we expect to move most of our administrative and academic activities online through EduTech. This will improve efficiency, enhance the learner experience and allow our facilitators and students to engage more effectively through a connected digital learning environment”, Bawa added.
Commenting on the collaboration, Co-founder and Chief Technology Officer, EduTech Global, Femi Shonubi, pointed out that technology had been redefining the boundaries of what a university can offer, adding that EduTech’s role extends beyond putting courses online.
Shonubi expatiated: “Technology’s true value lies in its ability to drive tangible socio-economic impact through education. By dismantling physical boundaries, we are empowering institutions like Igbinedion University to democratise access to high-quality learning. This is about more than online courses; it is about developing a resilient, highly skilled workforce at scale to meet the demands of the modern economy.
“We are helping institutions build connected learning ecosystems that support the student journey from application and enrolment through learning, assessment and graduation. Igbinedion University’s ambition to lead in innovative education aligns strongly with what we are building at EduTech.”
General Manager, Edutech Global, Moyosore Asubiojo said the partnership arises as demand grows for flexible higher education among working professionals, entrepreneurs and learners seeking alternatives to traditional full-time campus education.
She asserted that by combining Igbinedion University’s academic competence with EduTech’s technology capabilities, the collaboration will create new pathways to quality education and workforce development while enabling the University to expand beyond its traditional geographical footprint.
Analysts believe that the partnership between the university and the tech company represents a shared commitment to making higher education more accessible, flexible and scalable, while positioning the university to compete and lead in the next generation of technology-enabled education in Nigeria and globally.
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