Firm partners UNESCO to empower UI students with AI, robotics training

Infinix has partnered with UNESCO to provide practical training in artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics to over 30 students from the University of Ibadan (UI).

The workshop which took place on Saturday, November 16, 2024, at the Infinix ICT Resource Centre at the University of Ibadan. aims to inspire young Nigerian innovators through new CogLabs modules.

“We are thrilled to celebrate our partnership with this university and support the growth of the ICT Centre alongside UNESCO and our technical partners. Through this workshop, we introduce new CogLabs modules in AI, robotics, and programming to empower Nigeria’s youth as the innovators of tomorrow,” said Oluwayemisi Ode.

Public Relations Manager for Infinix Nigeria. Dr. Eugene Masinde, a trainer for UNESCO CogLabs, emphasized the workshop’s goal of making STEM education accessible.

Joan Nadal, founder of E3BOT and Master Trainer for UNESCO CogLabs Workshops, added, “We aim to bring STEM education and robotics to everyone. Thank you, Infinix, for making this possible.”

Participants received training in courses such as AI with Teachable Machines, coding with Scratch, and smartphone sensor testing.

Representing the University of Ibadan, Dr. Demola Lewis, described the event “a dream come true” and praised Infinix for their commitment to AI training.

“Anyone not aligned with AI will become irrelevant in the next decade,” he stated.

Community Manager Olumide revealed that the workshop aimed to train 30 participants, with 20 selected as peer trainers. These trainers were provided with Infinix smartphones, branded items, cash stipends, and resources to help continue training others.

Computer science student Ruth Tijani highlighted how smartphones would enhance participants’ learning and productivity.

“It’s one thing to know, and another to have the tools to apply it,” she noted.

The top 20 participants were awarded certificates, Infinix smartphones, and branded gifts, enabling them to train others in their communities. This event reinforces Infinix Nigeria’s commitment to advancing STEM education and AI in Nigeria.