Next Robotics Legend-Opportunity for Robotics Engineer
Union
Bank, partners Awarri to launch ‘Next Robotics Legend’
Union Bank, through its education platform Edu360, has announced its partnership with Awarri, a pan-African technology company, to launch The Next Robotics Legend initiative, a programme designed to train students in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Robotics, and ignite a world of possibilities.
This
first-of-its-kind robotics training and competition for students aged 11 to 16
is being organised as part of the bank’s efforts to boost education in Nigeria
through Edu360. The initiative will focus on identifying and nurturing young
potential inventors and creators who will receive necessary training to solve
some of the challenges plaguing the Nigerian society.
During
the entry period from August 7th to 21st, 2020, entries will be accepted on the
Edu360 website, from parents and guardians of interested children within this
age bracket. The top 25 entries will be shortlisted to participate in the
intensive 3-month training programme and each of the participants will receive
a tablet with preloaded information; a MekaMon, a robot which offers an
unparalleled education experience in advanced robotics as well as access to
seasoned tutors for the programme duration.
At the end of the free training programme, participants will be required to
identify a need in their community, and apply the skills learnt to proffer a
solution. The student with the best solution will be admitted for a mentorship
program with Awarri, the advanced AI and robotics company owned by Silas
Adekunle – top international robotics engineer renowned for creating the
world’s first intelligent gaming robot.
Speaking on the Bank’s partnership with Awarri, the Head, Corporate
Communications and Marketing at Union Bank, Ogochukwu Ekezie- Ekaidem said:
“Edu360 is excited to work with Awarri on this initiative because this links
three areas that we are passionate about – Education, Innovation and Talent
Development. Our focus on these three areas stems from the realisation that
they are crucial in driving development and sustainable impact in Nigeria. We
are focused on collaborations and partnerships that will boost the development
of education and shape a better, and sustainable future.”
Ebirien Ephraim
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