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Azuri Technologies, a provider of pay-as-you go solar home solutions to off-grid households in Africa, says it is partnering the Imperial College London to train young students in Nigeria to become the country’s future engineers.
The training will involve a 5-day workshop entitled “Creative Futures Nigeria ” which is the brainchild of Sunday Popo-Ola of Imperial College London that introduces school students from all backgrounds to the potential of science, technology, engineering and mathematics through a series of activities that test their imagination and skills.
Vera Nwanze, Azuri general manager for West Africa, said that the company was delighted to be involved in the project which is designed to inspire Nigeria’s future engineers. She said during the workshop, students will have the opportunity to see and test cutting-edge solar technology that is connecting hundreds of thousands of off-grid households to the modern digital world.
“Creative Futures is designed to inspire pupils to achieve their full potential and encourage them to think about science and higher education. It is an interactive learning experience bringing together 9 to16-year-old pupils, role models, mentors and inspirational speakers,” said Sunday Popo-Ola of Imperial College London.
In addition to gaining insight into how the latest solar technology is changing lives in Nigeria, students will take part in challenges involving construction, mechanics and robotics in an effort to inspire them to become innovators of the future.
Workshops will be held in two locations in Kwara State. The first workshop, taking place this week, will include students from 6 primary schools from Esie, followed by another workshop in Apado Town starting August 14, 2019.
Azuri entered the solar market in Africa in 2012 and is now one of the leading providers of pay-as-you-go solar power lighting and TV systems, operating in Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia and Nigeria.
