Nova Pioneer and Strathmore University have entered a groundbreaking partnership to champion the future of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in education across Africa.
The partnership aims to develop a comprehensive AI curriculum for students in grades K-12, with a particular focus on grades 7-12 within Nova Pioneer’s existing Innovation and Leadership Programme. The launch of the pilot programme will commence in 2025 for all Grade 8 students at Nova Pioneer.
Speaking during the signing of the agreement, Mr. Chinezi Chijioke, Nova Pioneer’s Co-founder and CEO, described the partnership as one that would equip African youth with the skills and knowledge essential for thriving in an AI-driven future.
Nova Pioneer’s Senior Director of Schools, Dr. London Moore, added, “Over the course of the next 5 years, we are looking forward to partnering with Strathmore University to create AI Impact Camps and an African Innovation Fund that will enable students across Africa to take their ideas and meaningfully bring them to life.”
Nova Pioneer’s Innovation and Leadership Programme enables Grade 7 to Form 4 students to hone in on character, and reflect deeply on their values and beliefs. They then develop skills that will help them solve real-world problems through the frameworks of innovation, social entrepreneurship, and leadership.
The collaboration between Nova Pioneer and Strathmore University will see the delivery of the K-12 AI curriculum in Kenya, South Africa, Ghana, Uganda, Nigeria, and other African countries. This effort represents a significant step towards preparing the next generation of African leaders to harness the potential of AI and drive future innovation and growth on the continent.
