Ado Girls Secondary School, Onitsha, Anambra State, has earned international recognition after winning the Outstanding Organisation Award at the global AI Youth Competition organised by the International AI Youth Education Society.
Organisers said in a statement that the recognition highlights the growing impact of digital and artificial intelligence education initiatives targeting public secondary school students in Nigeria, particularly girls, as the country seeks to strengthen participation in emerging technologies.
The award came through the Digital Access Programme implemented by TechQuest STEM Academy in partnership with Cummins Inc., an initiative currently providing 750 students and 10 teachers with foundational and emerging digital skills training.
According to organisers, the competition ran between December 2025 and February 2026 and featured participants from countries including the United States, the United Kingdom, China and Russia.
Officials said the achievement was particularly significant because the students secured the recognition barely two months after joining the programme, underscoring the rapid impact of structured digital education and mentorship.
The award, initially presented virtually, was later celebrated physically during the school’s Career Fair Day, where students showcased projects and achievements before school authorities, representatives of Cummins and the TechQuest STEM team.
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