Emadeb Foundation has proudly supported the Knosk 100 Naira a Day Charity School’s Hackathon, held on the school’s premises in Kuje, Abuja.
The impactful event, according to a statement by Emadeb Foundation, was designed to foster a problem-solving and solution-driven mindset among the students.
This term’s theme, “Innovating to Reduce Farm Produce Wastage Among Local Farmers in the Kuje Community,” challenged students to develop practical and innovative solutions for their community.
The Hackathon featured 10 dynamic student groups who approached the theme from STEM, policy, and entrepreneurship perspectives.
Divided into junior and senior teams, the students, the Foundation said, presented their innovative solutions with prototypes.
Standout projects were said to have been recognized, and the 1st and 2nd place winners in both divisions were awarded cash prizes by Emadeb Foundation.
Speaking at the event, the Executive Director [ED] of Emadeb Foundation, Mrs Olugbesoye Olujimi remarked that: “When students like you become creators, inventors, and innovators, you help solve real-world problems, from improving healthcare and education to tackling environmental challenges.”
The Hackathon aligns with one of Emadeb Foundation’s missions to promote quality education and community development.
“Knosk School’s core values resonate with our commitment to fostering innovative solutions for community progress,” the ED added.
Apart from Emadeb Foundation, whose presence was dominant at the event, the school also welcomed representatives from the Ministry of Agriculture, Zenith Bank, Amnesty International, the Embassy of Ireland, and, Prime University Kuje among others.
These dignitaries commended the students’ creativity and the Emadeb Foundation’s commitment to advancing education and community engagement.
Through its sole sponsorship of the Hackathon, Emadeb Foundation reaffirmed its dedication to nurturing a solution-driven mindset among young Nigerians.
This initiative seeks to inspire students to become active problem solvers, capable of creating transformative change in their communities.
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