Young innovators have unveiled a series of artificial intelligence-driven solutions to improve healthcare access and service delivery across Nigeria. The innovations were presented during the Codeavour 7.0 National Championship at Charterhouse Lagos over the weekend.
The solutions, developed by students and technology enthusiasts, aim to enable early disease detection, streamline patient management, and expand remote medical consultations. Winners of the event will represent Nigeria at the Codeavour International Championship in Jakarta, Indonesia, on May 16, 2026.
Among the standout teams were visually impaired students from the Bethesda Home and School for the Blind in Lagos. Their AI-powered audio wearable glasses and walking stick are designed to help visually impaired persons navigate safely and independently.
“Our goal with this innovation is to make everyday life safer and more independent for people living with visual impairment,” said team lead Nnoye Cletus. “The AI-powered audio wearable glasses interpret the surrounding environment and provide real-time audio cues that help users navigate spaces, identify obstacles, and move around with greater confidence.”
Other innovations included an assistive communication device for hearing-impaired individuals, CareBot, an automatic hospital assistant robot, Med Deliver Rover for medicine delivery, Medibot for accurate medication dispensing, and the Smart Food Spoilage Detector for food safety.
Habeebah Ibraheem, CEO of Beebahtics Enterprise and Codeavour Country Partner, praised the students’ achievements. “Seeing our visually impaired students qualify for the International Championship in Indonesia with their AI-powered solutions is a profound reminder that when we provide the right tools and an inclusive environment, every child, regardless of their physical ability, can lead the charge in the digital revolution,” she said.
Stakeholders emphasised that with investment and policy support, these AI-driven solutions could significantly improve efficiency and access to quality healthcare in Nigeria.
“The ingenuity displayed by these students offers a bright outlook for the future.” Dr Ibraheem Abdul, Rector of Yaba College of Technology, said.
John Todd, Director of Education at Charterhouse Lagos, added, “STEM gives them the skills to go directly into the workforce and solve so many of Nigeria’s challenges, including in healthcare.”
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