As part of its annual Children’s Day celebration, Edike Africa has concluded the second edition of its national video competition, themed “AI, My Learning Buddy.” The 2025 edition drew hundreds of entries from students across Nigeria, spotlighting young voices exploring the future of education through artificial intelligence. The top three winners were recognized during school visits held to present their awards.
Winners were celebrated during outreach visits to Glorified Unique School in Oluyole, Ibadan; Topkem School in Ikorodu; and Ridgeway School in Ajao Estate, Lagos. Each recipient was presented with a cash prize and branded school items by Edike’s outreach team between June 16 and 20, 2025.
The digital campaign, which ran from May 2 to 25, asked children aged 5 to 12 to submit short videos explaining how AI tools help them grow and learn. According to Edike Africa, the initiative was designed to ignite creativity, spark awareness around AI, and reinforce the brand’s mission of supporting accessible education.
“We wanted this year’s Children’s Day to go beyond celebration—to give children a voice and a platform to think about the future of learning,” said Babajide Olusesi, Chief Operating Officer at Edike Africa. “The creativity the children brought to their entries genuinely amazed us. It’s a clear sign that Nigerian children are not only eager to learn but are also thinking critically about the future.”
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The winners—Oluwajuwonla Alaetan (1st place), Karis Obioha (2nd place), and Mololuwa Salau (3rd place)—were announced on May 27, 2025, via Edike’s social media platforms. The top three winners were awarded cash prizes of ₦150,000, ₦100,000, and ₦50,000, along with branded educational materials.
Parents of the winners expressed gratitude for the initiative. Mrs. Olubunmi Alaetan, mother of the first-place winner, applauded Edike for inspiring children through technology and encouraged other parents to help their kids embrace AI. Miss Bolanle Sulaimon, proprietress of Topkem Schools, noted: “Beyond the competition itself, Edike’s commitment to supporting parents with school fee payments shows they genuinely care about ensuring every African child stays in school.”
During the school visits, Edike’s team engaged directly with students and school administrators, championing the importance of accessible education for all. With the new academic session fast approaching, many school heads acknowledged the pressing need for reliable school fees support and expressed a strong willingness to partner with Edike. These conversations reinforced the critical role Edike plays in keeping children in school and easing the financial burden on families across Nigeria.
Edike Africa is a fintech solution dedicated to making education financing easy, accessible, and stress-free for Nigerian families. Whether for primary, secondary, or tertiary institutions, Edike helps parents cover their children’s school fees instantly and repay in flexible installments. With thousand of families and schools served, Edike is bridging the education affordability gap across the country.
