By: Dr. Salihu Lukman
The STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, & Mathematics) Creativity Festival 6.0 was an absolute triumph, and my heart is overflowing with pride for my daughters, Maryam and Halima, both SS1 students! Alongside their brilliant teammates, Abdulwasiu and Muhammad, from the Kids Coding & Robotics program of BT-Hub Zaria, they didn't just participate; they dominated the competition, ultimately securing the Overall 1st Position!
Astonishing Presentation of Their Innovation
On 3 June
2025, at Yar'adua Hall, Murtala Square in Kaduna City, Edunoid AI Team
(representing BT-Hub) showcased their innovation: the EDUNOID AI TEACHER –
Your Humanoid Teacher for Quality Education. This isn't just a concept;
it's a functional robot, built using Arduino kits and powered by a Large
Language Model (LLM) AI, existing as both a humanoid and application software.
Watch her presentation here: https://youtu.be/D2AvOQPDPn0
Imagine a robot that can:
- Teach and answer academic questions across various subjects.
- Act as an interactive peer,
combating loneliness and promoting positive interactions.
- Serve as a digital guardian and counselor, offering personalized advice and support.
This is the future our children are building!
The
competition was fierce, with esteemed institutions like Ahmadu Bello
University, Nuhu Bamalli Polytechnic, and the Nigeria Defence Academy,
along with numerous other schools, hubs, and startups, vying for top honors.
But it was our children, and my daughter Maryam, as the team lead, who
truly captivated the judges. Her presentation of the Edunoid AI Teacher was
nothing short of astonishing. One judge was so mesmerized that he exclaimed,
"You are answering like an AI!" – a testament to Maryam's
clarity, confidence, and profound understanding of their creation.
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A Day of Immense Pride: The Award Ceremony
Yesterday, in
commemoration of World Youth Skills Day, I had the immense joy of
attending the award ceremony with their mothers. To see Maryam and Halima, two
of the four BT-Hub team members, step forward to receive their well-deserved
awards from Kaduna State’s Honorable Commissioner for Youth was an
emotional and unforgettable moment. Their hard work, dedication, and boundless
creativity were officially recognized on a grand stage.
Watch Maryam's presentation on the stage here: https://youtu.be/FWwfrWTocoA
Watch the young innovators receiving their 1st position prizes: https://youtu.be/M6SoQIo5dUs
A huge thank
you to KAD ICT Hub and, by extension, Engr. Yusuf Bashir its CEO for
consistently organizing such a powerful event that ignites and drives STEM
innovation in Kaduna. This is precisely what they do at BT-Hub: to empower
children, give them the chance to grow, shine, and truly believe in their
limitless potential. Thank you, BT-Hub instructors and CEO – Abdulmuqeet bin
Hussain – for your enormous support and enthusiasm toward achieving this feat.
May you be rewarded beyond measure.
Join us in
celebrating the incredible success of our BT-HUB kids in technology! The future
is bright, and it's being shaped by these brilliant young minds and their
instructors.
Watch the innovators taking a photoshoot: https://youtu.be/Fs4oX7R5Id8
