SLB Young Creators Programme Empowers Students to Innovate Through STEM 

• 200 students from eight secondary schools presented innovative projects developed over a year of hands-on STEM learning, demonstrating skills in engineering, programming, and additive manufacturing.
• The programme reflects SLB’s ongoing work to expand educational opportunities and support community development initiatives.
   
  The Young Creators Programme (YCP), launched by global energy technology company, SLB, in partnership with STEMCafe, culminated in an inspiring showcase as students unveiled the innovative projects they developed over a year of hands-on STEM learning.

The event took place at the SLB Blue Base office in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.
 
The programme engaged 200 students across eight secondary schools, equipping them with practical skills in Embedded Systems and Additive Manufacturing over a full academic session.

Through hands-on experience in physical computing and 3D printing, participants gained a strong foundation in prototyping, design thinking, and problem-solving using both hardware and software tools.
 
By 2030, young Africans are projected to make up 42 percent of the world’s youth, with those under 35 expected to account for 75 percent of the continent’s population, underscoring the urgency of strengthening STEM education to harness their potential.
 
During the event, student groups representing each participating schoolpresented their final projects to educators, industry professionals, and community stakeholders.

Highlighted projects included a Smart Walking Stick with Vibration from Community Secondary School, Rumuepirikom, designed to enhance mobility for visually impaired users through obstacle detection and haptic alerts.

Students from Government Girls Secondary School, Rumueme, showcased an Automated Irrigation System that uses soil-moisture sensors to optimize watering.

Another standout, a Contactless Water Dispenser from Community Secondary School, Oroworukwo, uses motion detection to dispense water, reducing shared touchpoints and the spread of germs.

Several teams also incorporated recycled materials, including cartons and 3D-printed components, demonstrating resourcefulness and sustainability.
 
Nigeria Country Director, SLB Nosa Omorodion, said: “Seeing these students bring their ideas to life reinforces why early exposure to STEM is so important. The Young Creators Programme gives young people the confidence to build, test, and innovate — skills that are essential for Nigeria’s future workforce. We are proud to support initiatives that unlock potential and inspire problem-solvers who will shape the country’s technological and economic growth.”
 
Managing Director, STEMCafe, Moji Tijani, said: “Programme like this show what happens when young people are given the right tools, guidance, and freedom to create. The students demonstrated not only technical understanding but also curiosity, resilience, and imagination. These are the qualities that drive long-term innovation, and we’re thrilled to partner with SLB to help nurture them.”
 
The event concluded with a project exhibition where students engaged with attendees, received feedback, and shared plans for refining their prototypes — reinforcing the programme’s goal of nurturing a generation of young innovators ready to shape Nigeria’s technological future.
 
Education and partnerships are central pillars of how SLB supportshost countries and local communities. Guided by UN Sustainable Development Goal 4 (SDG 4), SLB invests in high-quality learning opportunities for young people — particularly women and students from underserved backgrounds — with a focus on STEM fields.
 
The company’s broader educational outreach includes the Faculty for the Future, SLB Excellence in Education Development (SEED), and HSE for Youth programme.

Through initiatives like the Young Creators Programme, SLB supports educational programs that provide inclusive learning, skills development, and innovation opportunities for the next generation.