Sterling One Foundation is taking bold steps to address Nigeria's education challenges, leveraging technology and strategic partnerships to provide innovative and inclusive learning solutions. In 2024 alone, the Foundation impacted over 20,000 individuals through programs aimed at empowering educators and students with STEM-focused tools and methodologies.
With UNICEF reporting 18.3 million out-of-school children in Nigeria, the need for targeted educational interventions has never been more urgent. Sterling One Foundation's initiatives aim to bridge these gaps and align with this year's International Day of Education with theme: "AI and Education: Preserving Human Agency in a World of Automation."
To address digital literacy and inclusion, Sterling One Foundation collaborated with CDIAL AI to launch the Indigenous Multilingual Digital Literacy and Artificial Intelligence Hub in Ajegunle, Lagos. This program empowered 174 learners with AI-driven tools in 13 African languages, enabling education in native tongues and bridging gaps in underserved communities.
Commenting on the significance of technology in education, Sterling One Foundation CEO, Olapeju Ibekwe, stated: "The theme, 'AI and Education: Preserving Human Agency in a World of Automation,' underscores the urgent need to integrate technology responsibly while ensuring education remains inclusive and human-centred. At Sterling One Foundation, we recognize that achieving the Sustainable Development Goals, particularly SDG 4, requires accelerating efforts to bridge systemic gaps. By empowering educators and students with innovative tools and collaboration, we are building a future where quality education drives sustainable development and leaves no one behind."