In the past, when you asked kids what they wanted to be when they grew up, the answers were simple: doctor, teacher, maybe an engineer.
But things are changing.
Today, more children are dreaming of building robots, creating smart machines, and solving real-world problems using technology. Why? Because robotics is becoming an important part of education, and it’s opening new doors.
In Nigeria, organizations like Edufun Technik STEM Hub are making sure our children do not get left behind. Through hands-on robotics programs, fun events, and school partnerships, we are helping kids develop the skills they need to thrive in a digital world.
What Is Robotics Education?
Robotics education is the process of teaching students how to design, build, and program robots. A robot is a machine that can carry out a series of tasks on its own. These machines are used in many industries today, healthcare, farming, security, and even home cleaning.
By learning robotics, students begin to understand important topics like coding, engineering, electronics, and artificial intelligence. But more than that, they learn how to solve problems, think creatively, and work as a team.
Why Teaching Robotics Matters
Let’s break it down.
When children learn robotics, they are not just playing with wires and tools. They are building real skills that will stay with them for life.
In our fast-changing world, the best jobs are going to people who can think critically and work with technology. Robotics helps students develop those abilities early on.
It also brings science and math to life. Instead of learning formulas in a book, kids get to apply what they learn by building something real. This makes the lessons stickand keeps them excited to learn more.
A Chance for Everyone to Join In
At Edufun Technik STEM Hub, we believe robotics should not be for a few lucky students. Every child deserves the chance to learn these skills.
That’s why we take robotics to communities and schools, including underserved areas.
Just recently, our robotics team was at the Nnewi Children’s Book Fair, an event hosted by onyxcrib and ice_hub11. We had so much fun with the kids, building robots, solving simple challenges, and learning the basics of how robots work.
Their joy and curiosity were powerful reminders of why this work matters. When children see that they can build and control machines, they feel confident. They believe they can do anything.
A Partnership with Purpose
One of the biggest steps forward for robotics education in Anambra State happened not quite long ago.
The Diocese of Nnewi, Anglican Communion, is now working with Edufun Technik STEM Hub to bring STEAM Education; that is Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math, to its schools.
Led by the Anglican Bishop, Rt. Rev. Ndubuisi Obi, the Diocese launched a Coding and Robotics Training Workshop at Anglican Girls Secondary School, Nnewi. The goal is clear: to ensure no child in the Diocese is left out of the digital revolution.
Bishop Obi announced that the Diocesan Centre for Coding and Robotics will soon be established. It will serve 16 major secondary schools across the Diocese.
“We will find a way to make coding and robotics a regular part of the school curriculum, this way, the students will grow with it, and it will become part of who they are”.
Rt. Rev. Ndubuisi Obi
This vision became a reality on August 17, 2024, when the Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, and Digital Innovation Hub was officially launched by the Bishop, Rt. Rev. Ndubuisi Obi.
This is a powerful example of how STEM education in Nigeria can be transformed when schools, religious bodies, and community leaders work together.
Reaching More Schools
Robotics is not only for special events or top schools. It should be part of every child’s learning journey.
That’s why we also visited Grundtvig International Secondary School, where we talked with students about why robotics is important.
They learned that robotics isn’t just about building machines. It’s about understanding the world we live in, and how technology is shaping it. Robotics helps students become tech-literate, ready to solve real problems and succeed in jobs that do not even exist yet.
By exposing young people to robotics early, we give them the power to imagine new possibilities, and the tools to make them real.
Teaching Robotics Builds the Future
Whether it’s coding a robot to follow a path or building one that can lift objects, kids develop key skills through robotics. These include:
- Logical thinking
- Teamwork
- Creativity
- Communication
- Basic programming knowledge
These skills are useful far beyond the classroom.
With more schools in Nigeria introducing robotics clubs and workshops, students will be ready for jobs in AI and robotics, engineering, tech innovation, and even entrepreneurship.
At Edufun Technik, we also offer Robotics training for teachers, so that educators are equipped to guide the next generation of tech-savvy learners.
Let’s Keep the Momentum Going
The world is moving fast. Technology is changing how we live, work, and connect with each other.
Our children must be ready. That’s why teaching robotics is not a luxury, it’s a necessity.
Thanks to the support from partners like Bishop Ndubuisi Obi and organizations like Onyx Crib and ICE Hub, we are reaching more students than ever before.
But there’s still more to do.
If you are planning an event or want to bring coding for kids in Nigeria to your school, our team at Edufun Technik STEM Hub is just a message away.
We are always ready to bring the excitement of robotics to your space, and help your children get ready for a smarter future.
