Access Bank has reaffirmed its commitment to youth empowerment and digital innovation by serving as the major sponsor of the fifth annual STEM Africa Fest.
Held at the Landmark Event Centre in Oniru, Lagos, the festival drew over 3,000 children for a day of immersive learning centred on the theme: “AI for Good: Solving Real-World Problems.”
As the event's leading sponsor, Access Bank transformed the venue into a vibrant hub of science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STEAM), creating an interactive environment where students could explore the frontiers of digital innovation.
The festival provided a crucial platform to address the growing digital skills gap and inspire the next generation of African problem-solvers.
Attendees rotated through various hands-on zones designed to bring STEAM concepts to life.
In the AI Corner, children created personalised animated avatars and learned the fundamental principles behind chatbots.
The Robotics Lab offered a taste of surgical precision, allowing students to control robotic arms in mock medical tasks.
Other popular zones included the Renewable Energy Pavilion, where they discovered how solar panels generate electricity, and the Electric Vehicle Showcase, which provided a detailed look at the mechanics of battery-powered cars.
Daniel Awe, Group Head of Africa FinTech Foundry (AFF), an Access Bank initiative, emphasised that the sponsorship is a strategic investment in the continent’s future.
“What you see here today is not just a festival; it's a foundation. Countries like China, the U.S., and Germany did not become global leaders by chance.
“They invested in their people, in their youth, and it began with early education in science and technology,” Awe stated.
This sentiment was echoed by Titi Adewusi, Co-convener of the initiative, who described the event as part of a larger movement.
“The STEM Africa Fest is more than a one-day event. This is a movement, a vision to raise problem-solvers, innovators, and thinkers who will shape Africa’s future,” Adewusi said.
Beyond robotics and AI, the festival offered diverse learning experiences. The Flight Simulator Zone provided thrilling virtual flights, while the STEAM Studio blended traditional crafts with modern lessons in digital entrepreneurship. At the Coding Bootcamp, students built simple games and experimented with AI drawing tools, and the Virtual Reality Lounge took them on immersive journeys through space, history, and the ocean.
According to Kosiso Iwugo, Programme Manager for Education at Access Holdings, the festival aligns perfectly with the bank’s broader vision.
"Tech and AI are shaping everything; from banking to agriculture, security to education.
“We want these children to grow up not intimidated by technology but inspired by it,” Iwugo explained.
The festival's impact is far-reaching. Since its inception, STEM Africa Fest has engaged over 20,000 children across the continent, with events and outreach programs held in major cities like Abuja, Ghana, Kenya, and Rwanda.
By supporting this initiative, Access Bank is not just fostering digital literacy, but actively building a future where young Africans are equipped to lead in a technology-driven world.
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