The Kwara State Government, under the visionary leadership of His Excellency, Governor Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq CON, has successfully concluded the landmark Kwara Futures Exhibition 2025. The event, championed by the Office of the Special Assistant on Digital Innovations, served as a powerful demonstration of the state’s investment in building a future-ready workforce.
The exhibition featured groundbreaking projects developed by students from public schools across the state, who showcased exceptional proficiency in coding, digital literacy, and innovative problem-solving. The event was graced by top Kwara State Government Officials, Senior representatives from leading technology organizations, including IHS Towers, Zinox, NigComSat, KidsTech Africa, W.TEC, Stakeholders, Developers Partners and Media Houses.
The highlight of the exhibition was the project award ceremony, where a total of #1,850,000 was awarded to recognize and foster young talent:
- 1st Place (#1,000,000): United Junior Secondary School for their “Expense Visualiser” project.
- 2nd Place (#500,000): Ilorin Grammar School for their “Report Card Generator” project.
- 3rd Place (#250,000): GGDSS Pakata for their “Weather App” project.
- Best Instructor (#100,000): Salman Opeyemi Sulaiman
The presence and support of key partners from the public and private sectors underscore a shared commitment to bridging the digital divide and empowering Kwara’s youth with the essential skills to thrive in the global digital economy.
The energy and talent on display were truly inspiring. Kindly watch the video highlights of the exhibition to see firsthand the innovative spirit of Kwara’s next generation.