The Co-Creation Hub partnered with Enyo Retail and Supply– a fuel retail company, to launch STEMCafé, the first Kids Creativity Play Space in Lagos Nigeria. Kids and teenagers between the ages of 5 – 18 can learn Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) creatively in a fun and interactive environment. The STEMCafé will be sited at strategic ENYO service stations across the country.
.@STEM_Cafe is live. Time to prepare for the future by exposing our kids to science & engineering through play. Get your kids out this weekend to play with 3D models & printing, Lego Mindstorm, Arduino Projects, VR with 360 camera and many. 50% discount on all sessions this week pic.twitter.com/N2EuRsVQji
— 'Bosun Tijani (@bosuntijani) April 26, 2019
Teaching STEM is essential for nation building and innovative growth and development. The STEMCafé will help inspire and train Africa’s next set of developers and innovators by grooming them young. Bosun said that the STEM program is a sure way of building a generation of innovators and leaders of science and technology across Africa. The kids will be guided by STEM educators to create a variety of 3D models and experiment with the latest technologies.
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Speaking at the launch, Abayomi Awobokun, CEO of Enyo Retail & Supply said that, the partnership was birthed out of a similar belief of creating a conducive environment for young people to learn STEM in order to grow the continent.
At ENYO, we believe in innovation and technological edge. We have partnered with @stem_cafe to unveil its first innovation hub for kids between the ages of 5 – 18 years, located at ENYO service station, Olowo Eko, third round about, lekki-Epe expressway. #fueledbytrust pic.twitter.com/BTaXFdS3fu
— Enyo Retail & Supply (@enyoretail) April 27, 2019
STEMCafé aims to collaborate with more organizations to create spaces that will give kids interactive and fun experiences in different locations. It will introduce kids to the latest technology and prepare them for future jobs. Registration costs an annual membership fee of N5000 only. StemCafé is located at ENYO service station, Olowo Eko Lekki, Lagos State. For information on how to register your children, visit https://twitter.com/STEM_Cafe or send a mail to info@stemcafe.io.
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