Kwara State, Nigeria – August 2026
The Women’s Technology Empowerment Centre (W.TEC) successfully hosted the 3rd edition of the Kwara She Creates Camp. This 2026 event reflects a continuation of growth for the organization, proudly sustaining the Kwara camp for the second straight year post-COVID as part of a dedicated effort to expand W.TEC’s impact beyond Lagos. Running as a one-week, non-residential program from August 3rd to August 8th, 2026, the camp equipped young girls with essential practical technology, leadership, creative, and digital skills.
Operating as part of the 19th edition of the broader She Creates Camp program, the Kwara camp centered on the overarching theme of “AI, Future Skills and Digital Readiness.” This initiative aims to prepare secondary school girls with crucial 21st-century Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) capabilities, ultimately empowering them to become future leaders and innovators within the digital economy. A total of 16 ambitious girls from various public and private schools participated in the intensive program.
Comprehensive Curriculum and Hands-On Learning
To ensure a well-rounded educational experience, the camp curriculum balanced core technical proficiencies with critical soft skills. The subjects covered throughout the week included:
- Introduction to IOT and AI.
- Developing an emergency distress app.
- Brand marketing using A.I. through User-Generated Content (UGC) creation.
- Digital safety / cybersecurity.
- Building a career in STEM.
- Financial Literacy and Emotional Intelligence.
- Gender & Leadership.
- Creative hands-on sessions including Bead Making.
- Team bonding and ice breakers.
Beyond the classroom walls, the participants went on an educational excursion to the Graff Table Water Production Factory, owned by Graff Ventures. During the facility tour, the girls gained practical knowledge about water treatment, purification, packaging, quality control, and the heavy machinery utilized in industrial production.
Recognizing Excellence: 2026 Camp Awards
The camp concluded with a special awards ceremony recognizing the outstanding traits and achievements of the young participants. The awardees for the Kwara 2026 camp are:
- She Creates Star (Miss W.TEC) and Most Curious Learner: Fatimah Alege.
- Best Behaved Camper: Khadijah Shaffi.
- Most Confident Presenter: Tasleemah Liman-Ibrahim.
- Best Team Player: Ibrahim Fareehah Ayomide.
- Most Helpful Camper: Rahmatullahi Mohammed.
- Most Cheerful Camper: Kareem Ubaidah.
- Most Amiable Camper: Ajiboye Ewaoluwa.
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Appreciation for Partners and Facilitators
The success of this initiative was made possible by the dedicated support of key sponsors and partners who share W.TEC’s vision for female empowerment. The esteemed partners included:
- Kwara State Ministry of Education and Human Capital Development.
- Senior Special Assistant to Kwara State Governor on Digital Innovation.
- FEMTECH.
- Graff Ventures.
- Oluwole Awotuyi Foundation.
- Mr. Abdulhakeem Ibrahim and Mr. Habeeb Mudathir.
Equally vital to the program’s success were the expert facilitators who guided the girls through the curriculum. The training team featured Gloria Epi-Jombo, Teslim Adedayo, Halimah Abubakar, Linason Blessing, Damilola Adisa, Titilayo Adesina-Ibiyeye, Taofeeqah Bello, Omolere Beauty Olatawura, Harirat Ogunlade, Favour Owojaiye, and Ismail Olatundun.
Together with the community’s backing, W.TEC continues to foster a new generation of skilled, confident young women ready to design tomorrow..
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