The next generation of scientists, engineers, and tech innovators took center stage at the Whistles Children’s School STEAM Exhibition, where pupils wowed audiences with groundbreaking projects in robotics, coding, and interdisciplinary learning.
The event highlighted how Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) education is shaping future leaders through creativity and hands-on experience.
Students demonstrated impressive innovations, including smart glasses, delivery robots, AI-powered car models, housing estates, and air vacuum systems. Their ability to merge technology with creative problem-solving captivated educators, parents, and industry experts, reinforcing the importance of early exposure to STEAM concepts.
Education consultant to Whistles School, Mrs. Adeyinka Adeniyi, emphasized the need to introduce students to STEAM at an early age, noting that the goal is to “catch them young” and develop a scientific mindset in an era driven by artificial intelligence and technology. She stressed that engaging children with STEAM concepts early not only enhances their interest in science and technology but also fosters innovation that could impact the world.
Senior Special Assistant to the Lagos State Governor on Basic and Secondary Education, Opeyemi Eniola, highlighted the government’s commitment to expanding STEAM education in both private and public schools. He noted that students from Lagos State are now representing Nigeria in international STEAM competitions, demonstrating the success of the initiative. Urging schools and parents to support STEAM learning, he reaffirmed the government’s role in fostering technological advancement among young learners.
For the students, the exhibition was an opportunity to turn imagination into reality. Mercy Bassey, a Year Five student who built a delivery robot, shared her excitement, saying the experience made her realize she could create anything with determination. Another participant, Ethan Adenuga, who designed smart glasses and a robot car, expressed pride in his innovations, noting that STEAM projects inspire creativity and innovation while shaping the future.
The exhibition reinforced the growing impact of STEAM education in nurturing young innovators and preparing them for a technology-driven world.
