For its previously announced Build-A-Thon initiative program, the Ministry of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy is looking for educators, teachers, and enthusiasts in Maiduguri, Owerri, and Abeokuta.
In order to foster tech innovation and expose senior secondary school students to the maker culture, Build-A-Thon has partnered with the Raspberry Pi Foundation.
Prior to this, Dr. Bosun Tijani, the Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, discussed the Build-A-Thon initiative and its objective, which is to offer students a four-day immersive learning experience in January 2024. The program, which emphasizes problem-solving, collaboration, and critical thinking, is a component of a larger strategy to encourage early technology adoption and develop the next generation of innovators.
Build-A-Thon is a project that aims to honor outstanding teams in various categories, including the most inventive design, the most environmentally friendly product, and a prize for the most useful creation. Highlighting creative ideas, honoring successes, encouraging future teamwork, motivating the next generation of leaders, and encouraging lifelong learning are some of the objectives.
Eligibility
The Maiduguri, Owerri, and Abeokuta-based ministries are looking for educators, teachers, and enthusiasts. The goal of mentoring the upcoming generation of tech innovators in secondary schools must be shared by prospective applicants.
Bosun Tijani emphasized the Build-A-Thon initiative’s strategic significance and the necessity of building a knowledge pipeline for future generations of thinkers. Nigeria’s commitment to rapidly expanding the digital economy through the development of technical talent and expertise is reaffirmed by the partnership with the Raspberry Pi Foundation.
“Our journey towards positioning Nigeria as the go-to-market for technical knowledge cannot be achieved without creating a knowledge pipeline that is represented by these young, impressionable minds,” he said.
Program Details and Learning Ecosystem
Four days in January 2024 will see 1,500 kids from 150 schools in Owerri, Maiduguri, and Abeokuta participate in the Build-A-Thon initiative. As students create creative projects, the learning process will be centered on problem-solving, critical thinking, and teamwork. Build-A-Thon’s learning ecosystem includes technological laboratories, DIY boxes, and workshops that improve students’ employability in fields including 3D printing, artificial intelligence, embedded systems, and the Internet of Things.
How to Apply
Interested individuals who meet the criteria can apply for teaching positions in the Build-A-Thon initiative which represents a unique step toward stimulating innovation, technology adoption, and skill development among Nigerian students.
This aligns with the vision of positioning the nation as a hub for technical knowledge and expertise.
