In a bold move to transform African teenagers from passive technology consumers into active technology creators, CIHAN Digital Academy has launched its Free AI Education Empowerment Initiative, targeting 50,000 teens annually across the continent. The inaugural session took place at Reagan Memorial Baptist Girls’ Secondary School in Lagos, with over 130 SS3 students from five participating schools, including CMS Grammar School, International School of Lagos, Baptist Girls’ Academy, and Baptist Academy.
Powered by CIHAN’s QuestAI Kids platform, the training introduced students to foundational concepts in Artificial Intelligence, prompt engineering, and Computer-Based Test (CBT) readiness. Chief Executive Officer of CIHAN Digital Academy described the initiative as a commitment to bridging the digital divide and empowering young Africans to become creators in the emerging AI economy. “We are training them not to depend on AI, but to use it to amplify their creativity and problem-solving abilities,” he stated, emphasizing the importance of logical thinking in AI adoption.
The event received strong commendation from educators and students alike. Principal of Reagan Memorial Baptist Girls’ Secondary School, Mrs. Racheal Adeyinka, hailed the program as “a testament to shared commitment to innovation and excellence,” while the ICT Prefect, Angel Achi—credited as a key visionary behind the collaboration—described the initiative as the realization of a dream to build a platform for young minds to create and lead. Vice Principal, Mrs. Ruth Oke, noted that the training was timely, especially as WAEC prepares to transition its examinations to CBT, making AI and digital literacy vital skills for students.
CIHAN Digital Academy plans to expand the program within the next 12 months through strategic partnerships with schools, online engagements via QuestAI Kids, and community-driven workshops. The academy aims to reach its ambitious goal of training 50,000 African teenagers by October 2026, nurturing a generation equipped to lead in the global digital economy.