By Lesley Tarabina | Project Leader
Executive Summary
The W.TEC Academy is an after-school technology education programme designed to equip secondary school girls in Nigeria with practical STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) skills. Sponsored by Oracle, the Academy operates across three states: Lagos, Kwara, and Ondo, reaching over 1,793 girls in 28 schools in 2025.
In addition to weekly training sessions, W.TEC celebrated three major international STEM-related days, each designed to deepen engagement and showcase student creativity.
Programme Objectives
Programme Reach
In 2025, the W.TEC Academy was implemented across three states in Nigeria:
Total Beneficiaries: Over 1,793 girls across 28 schools
Core Curriculum Modules
The Academy delivers weekly training sessions covering:
Students work on real-world projects that address challenges in their communities, applying their technical knowledge creatively and collaboratively
Special Events & Celebrations Special Celebration
Lagos State
International Day of Women and Girls in Science (IDWGS)
o STEM career talks by female professionals
o Hands-on learning sessions
o Donation of 2 Arduino kits, wireless headsets, and school bags to outstanding students
Girls in ICT Day
o Hackathon focused on community-based solutions
o Students built websites and mobile apps addressing local challenges
o Prizes awarded to the top 3 groups
o All participants received water bottle
Outcome: Enhanced digital creativity, teamwork, and problem-solving skills
International Day of the Girl Child (IDGC)
o Students built a website for an Open Library project
o Winners received mobile phones, bags, and books
o All participants received water bottles
Ondo StateInternational Day of the Girl Child (IDGC)
o Date & Venue:October 8, 2025, Fiwasaye Girls Grammar School
o Participants: 60 girls
o Participants: 150 girls across 5 schools
o Winners received head set, bags, and books
o Prizes awarded to the top 3 groups
o All participants received water bottle
Kwara State
o Date & Venue:October 8, 2025, C&S College, Sabo-Oke, Ilorin
o Participants: 55 girls
o Winners received mobile phones, bags, and books
o Date & Venue: April 2025, Ilorin Grammar School
o Participants: 200 girls
Outcome: Enhanced digital creativity, teamwork, and problem-solving skills
o Venue: Offa
o Participants: 40 girls
o Partner: One Innovation Hub in collaboration with Plat Technologies
Impact Summary
Skills Developed: Digital literacy, coding, robotics, public speaking, teamwork
Student Testimonials
“W.TEC Academy has helped me understand how to use technology to solve problems in my community.”
— Tomilola Ireoluwa, Lagos City College
“I feel more confident speaking in public and presenting my ideas.”
— Favour Solomon, Girls in ICT Hackathon
Impact Summary
Conclusion
The W.TEC Academy Programme has made a significant impact in empowering girls with STEM skills and confidence. Through structured training, mentorship, and engaging events, participants are now better equipped to pursue careers in technology and contribute meaningfully to their communities.
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