STEM Africa Fest to Develop Critical Thinkers, Problem Solvers

The upcoming 2026 STEM Africa Fest in Lagos is set to ignite young minds with technology and digital innovation. This sixth edition of the festival will offer students practical experiences in robotics, virtual reality, augmented reality, 3D printing, drones, coding, and artificial intelligence through eight dedicated learning labs.

Organizers emphasize that the event's core mission is to cultivate critical thinking and problem-solving abilities in Nigerian children. Co-Founder Jadesola Adedeji explained the focus on hands-on, interactive learning, stating, "The idea is to make learning to be hands-on and interactive, because pupils and students learn better by putting into practice what they have learnt." This approach aims to move beyond passive knowledge consumption towards active analytical engagement.

Under the theme 'Building Tomorrow,' the festival intends to shape the next generation of leaders. Co-Founder Titi Adewusi highlighted the event's role in developing individuals who are not only critical thinkers and problem solvers but also possess strong analytical skills. The organizers believe that significant learning occurs outside the traditional classroom, and this festival provides that essential experiential platform.

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The idea is to make learning to be hands-on and interactive, because pupils and students learn better by putting into practice what they have learnt. The essence is to make them become problem solvers, critical thinkers, and being analytical, not just consuming knowledge. We believe that a lot of learning can take place outside the classroom, and the idea for this is just for them to have that experience.