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FROM AGUATA TO RWANDA: MAYOR LEADS 2026 AGUATA BEST STUDENTS TO PAN-AFRICAN INNOVATION BOOT CAMP. (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE.


 FROM AGUATA TO RWANDA: MAYOR LEADS 2026 AGUATA BEST STUDENTS TO PAN-AFRICAN INNOVATION BOOT CAMP


By Ngozi Okoli


The Mayor of Aguata Local Government Area(LGA), Dr. Chibueze Ofobuike, on July 4 led 20 finalists of the 2026 Aguata Best Students Challenge from Lagos to Kigali, Rwanda, to participate in a prestigious international educational programme.


The students will represent Aguata at the 2026 Pan-African Innovation Boot Camp, taking place at Ntare Louiselund International School, where they will join outstanding young innovators from across Africa and other parts of the world.


The boot camp is designed to equip participants with practical skills in robotics, artificial intelligence, digital storytelling, leadership, innovation, problem-solving, teamwork and global networking, preparing them for future opportunities in an increasingly technology-driven world.


The selected students are Ejezie Sopuruchukwu Divine, Ezema Chisom Esther, Okoye Amarachukwu Juliet, Agu Chisom Stella, Uduji Chioma Treasure, Ejikeme-Eze Barnabas Kenechukwu, Anumudu Eberechukwu Mary-Cynthia, Onuorah Onyedikachi Micheal, Moses Vivian Chinyere, Ejemeni Chinecherem Happiness, Orazulume Chibueze Kingsley, Agu Makuochukwu Karen, Dominic Chijindu Divine, Okafor Chinemerem Blessing, Uzozie Chikamso Rita, Onyemaeze Chigozie Divine, Okpara Onyekachi Johnson, Obinna Goodluck Obinna, Okechukwu Onyinyechi Gift, and Ezeokeke Ugonna Kingsley.


Speaking on the initiative, Dr. Ofobuike expressed appreciation to the sponsors and partners whose financial and logistical support made the trip possible, describing their contributions as a strategic investment in the future of Aguata's young people and in the development of quality education.


The mayor expressed confidence that the exposure and knowledge the students would gain at the boot camp would inspire greater academic excellence, creativity, innovation, and leadership, reaffirming the commitment of the Aguata Local Government to nurturing young talents, empowering them to compete on the global stage.


He reiterated the LGA's guiding vision: "In Aguata LGA, Impossibility Is Nothing."


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