Edtech Empowers 3,000 students with STEM skills

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Product Hub Africa, an edtech startup, is on a mission to bridge Africa’s artificial intelligence talent gap by empowering thousands of students with the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) skills necessary to thrive in the global digital economy. Through its Stem-A-School initiative, the startup has trained over 3,000 Nigerian students in STEM disciplines, aiming to foster a new generation of innovators prepared for the demands of the digital economy.

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The founder of Stem-A-School and Product Hub Africa, Victoria Oladosu, stated that more people need to build careers in STEM and become innovators if Nigeria and Africa want to stay competitive in the global AI race. “STEM is the difference between where we are in Africa and where we want to be. Yes, we still need lawyers and doctors, but more young people need to explore core STEM paths.”

The initiative has visited several tertiary and pre-tertiary institutions to introduce students to emerging technologies, upskilling about 3,000 students so far. With Nigeria’s median age around 18, the country is banking on its youth population to harness opportunities in AI, projected to add $15 billion to the nation’s economy by 2030

Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy Bosun Tijani emphasised that training this demographic is key to achieving that goal. Nigeria’s draft National AI Strategy outlines plans to equip 70% of its young workforce with AI-related skills to reduce unemployment.

Oladosu stressed that prioritising STEM education is crucial, saying, “We have so many unskilled young people in Nigeria, and getting them into STEM should be a priority.” Dean of the Faculty of Computing at Nile University, Joshua Abah, added, “What AI does is improve productivity and efficiency,” highlighting the importance of developing innovation in the sector.

Product Hub Africa’s mission is expanding beyond northern Nigeria, with plans to visit six universities in Osun State to upskill students in STEM courses. “When we invest in STEM education, especially for young people and girls, we are not just teaching skills—we are unlocking futures,” Oladosu said.

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