Five outstanding students from the Federal Government College, Vandeikya, Benue State, Nigeria, have earned the honor of representing Nigeria and the entire African continent at the prestigious 2024 Asia Pacific Open Championship.
This esteemed competition will be held from August 2nd to 4th at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai District, Hong Kong, China.
Organized by FIRST LEGO League Education, USA, and hosted by the Hong Kong Education Bureau along with China FLL partners, this event brings together the brightest young minds in robotics and artificial intelligence from across the globe.
The Nigerian team, known as The Vande Coders, comprises members of the school's Robotic & Artificial Intelligence Club.
Their journey to the international stage began with a stellar performance at the regional level competitions across North Central, North East, and North West Nigeria, organized by the Coderina Educational Technology Foundation in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Education.
Securing the 2nd position regionally, The Vande Coders advanced to the national competition at the M.K.O Abiola International Stadium in Abuja, where they placed 3rd and won three trophies in various categories.
The team representing Nigeria includes:
1. Leva Terkuma Cephas - SS 3B
2. Gundu Msendo Faustina - SS 3A
3. Okom Linus Okom - SS 2A
4. Alem Solomon Vershima - SS 2A
5. Onmeh Sonia Ehi - SS 1A
Their participation is made possible through the support of the Benue State Government. The team is coached by Mr. Echono Boniface Echehoyi and led by Principal Dr. Sende Jennifer Soohemba.
Their remarkable achievements not only highlight their dedication and hard work but also underscore the importance of promoting STEM education in Nigeria.
Under the leadership of His Excellency, Rev. Fr. Dr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia, the Benue State Government is committed to nurturing young talent and positioning Nigeria prominently on the global stage in the fields of robotics and artificial intelligence.
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