Lagos, Nigeria – The Chief Executive Officer of Digital Equity Africa, Mrs. Justina Nnam Oha, has reaffirmed the organization’s commitment to expanding its infrastructure and nurturing Nigeria’s future trailblazers in Artificial Intelligence.
Following the overwhelming success of the first-ever Kids Tech Fest, a global AI Summit for Children held at Landmark Event Centre, Lagos, Nnam Oha described the experience as a “historic moment in Africa’s tech story.” The event drew a crowd of over 5,000 attendees, including children, parents, educators, and tech enthusiasts—underscoring a growing appetite for digital empowerment in Africa.
“The vision for us is clear: to raise the next generation of global AI innovators in Nigeria,” she said.
A Milestone in Children’s Digital Literacy
The landmark event featured interactive AI sessions where children were grouped by age for hands-on learning experiences. Topics covered ranged from AI fundamentals to cyberbullying, plagiarism, and ethical use of artificial intelligence. Meanwhile, parents and educators participated in parallel breakout sessions focused on digital safeguarding, the importance of tech literacy, and how to protect children in today’s digital environment.
“The energy in the room told a bigger story: Africa is ready to raise a generation that thrives in the age of AI,” said Nnam Oha.
Launch of AI Innovations for Kids
Two key innovations were unveiled at the summit:
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Bud AI – A safe AI-powered learning companion designed for children aged 6 to 17. Bud AI features robust parental controls, a secure registration system requiring parental email, and ongoing activity insights for parents to track their child’s learning journey. Parents were invited to join the waitlist at www.budai.africa.
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Future Minds Online AI Learning Community – An interactive platform offering children aged 6–16 access to age-appropriate AI education, creativity tools, and entertainment resources built around safety and ethical engagement with technology.
National Expansion Plans
Encouraged by the massive turnout and impact, Mrs. Nnam Oha announced that the Children’s AI Summit will now be held across all willing Nigerian states, partnering with communities open to collaboration. She pledged to return “even bigger and better,” promising future events that will be better organized and aligned with family dreams and digital needs.
“This is not a one-time success. It’s the beginning of a movement,” she emphasized.
As convener of the Children AI Summit and CEO of Digital Equity Africa, Justina Nnam Oha is positioning Nigeria at the forefront of child-centered AI education—paving the way for a new generation of young innovators equipped to shape Africa’s digital future.
