The future of Nigeria’s digital and scientific progress is being shaped by determined young women who are breaking stereotypes and proving that brilliance knows no gender. This vision came alive through the STEM Trailblazer Awards 2025, an initiative of the Rise Up and Sparkle Initiative (RUSI), which honored outstanding female graduates in ICT, STEM subjects, and overall academic achievement across Lagos, Ogun State, and Abuja.
This year, the awards focused on three key categories, ICT, STEM subjects, and overall academic excellence. By recognizing achievers in these fields, RUSI is not only rewarding excellence but also empowering future innovators who will contribute to Nigeria’s competitiveness in the global digital economy.
Award presentations took place at Grace High School, Gbagada, Inspira College, Lagos, Sagab College, Lagos, Deeper Life High School, Abuja, and Nesgel Schools, Ogun State, among others. Winners received awards, cash prizes, and gifts, tangible tokens of recognition, but more importantly, symbols of belief in their potential.
One of the recipients shared: “Winning this award gave me confidence to dream bigger. It’s a reminder that girls can succeed in science and technology if given the right support.”
The awards reflect the vision of RUSI’s founder, Mrs. Funmilola Omojola, FNCS, FIIM, a distinguished ICT expert and fellow of the Nigeria Computer Society. She affirmed: “By investing in girls today, we are laying the foundation for innovators who will lead tomorrow’s Nigeria into a new era of digital excellence.”
More than just recognition, the STEM Trailblazer Awards are about breaking cultural stereotypes, inspiring ambition, and building a network of role models for the next generation of girls. With complementary programs in digital skills, innovation challenges, and entrepreneurship, RUSI is working to ensure that young women have the tools, training, and confidence to thrive in a technology-driven future.
The Rise Up and Sparkle Initiative extends sincere appreciation to the sponsors and partners whose support made the STEM Trailblazer Awards 2025 possible. Their contributions helped provide not just prizes but opportunities that inspire confidence and nurture leadership in the next generation of female innovators.
By celebrating these young trailblazers, RUSI is making a clear statement: Nigeria’s innovation future is female, inclusive, and unstoppable.
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