23/09/2025
Two 10-Year-Old Rivers Girls Win Big At World Tech Stage
Two 10-year-old Rivers State girls, Akachukwu Blessed Nwachukwu and Ifunanya Gabriella Okoye, have emerged as the Grand Prize Winners of the 2025 Technovation Global Summit (Beginner Division)
Their AI-powered mobile app, "Stay Woke" designed to combat drowsy and distracted driving, beat thousands of entries from 117 countries, including strong contenders from Japan, Spain, Canada, and Peru.
Representing Nigeria and Africa as Team Appsolute, the duo showcased that innovation knows no age or boundary, making history on the global technology stage.
The young tech champions were mentored by Somkene Chukwudera who is the founder of CODE Ambassadors, a STEM.org-accredited academy that has empowered over 7,000 children with future-ready technology skills.
Their victory has been hailed as a major inspiration for young girls across the continent, proving that with courage, creativity, and the right support, Africa’s next generation can lead global innovation.
NigerDelta Insider