STEM Africa Fest expands program for underserved children, targets broader Nigerian rollout

The festival, preparing for its sixth edition, aims for a broader rollout across Nigeria. At least 20 percent of participants at the 2026 edition will attend free of charge, with transportation and feeding covered through partnerships with public schools, non-governmental organizations, and SOS villages. The flagship Lagos edition is scheduled for July 18, 2026, at the Landmark Event Centre.

The 2026 program will also include a multi-city rollout, starting with Ilorin, to make STEM learning more accessible and practical for children and teenagers nationwide. Co-founder and Co-organiser of STEM Africa Fest, Titi Adewusi, who is also Co-founder of 9ijakids, emphasized that inclusion is central to the initiative, particularly empowering girls in STEM. The 2026 theme, "Building Future Innovators," focuses on practical learning environments.

Co-organiser Mrs. Jadesola Adedeji noted that the festival was created to make STEM education more accessible, practical, and engaging, moving away from abstract perceptions. Since its inception in 2021, STEM Africa Fest has impacted over 25,000 children, students, parents, and educators across Nigeria and other African countries. The 2026 festival will feature interactive STEM laboratories, robotics showcases, coding and game development challenges, AI and machine learning worksh