Students at Summit University, Offa, are now designing intelligent systems and programming machines as part of their coursework, following the equipping of the Kola Balogun College of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Engineering with advanced programmable robots and modern computer systems.
The equipment, provided through the support of Engr Dr Kola Balogun of MOMAS, is intended to move engineering education at the Institution beyond theoretical instruction into hands on problem solving, giving students direct experience with the kind of tools that define modern technical careers.
Vice Chancellor Professor Abiodun Musa described the development as a fundamental shift in how education is being experienced at the University, rather than simply an upgrade in facilities. "It reflects a shift from passive learning to active engagement, and from outdated methods to forward thinking education," he said, adding that the impact was not limited to the University's own students. Through outreach and engagement programmes, he said, the technologies are also being used to expose younger learners in surrounding communities to opportunities in science and technology.
For engineering and technology students at Summit University, the practical significance is immediate. Access to programmable robots and current computer systems within their own college removes a barrier that has historically pushed Nigerian graduates into the job market with strong theoretical foundations but limited hands on competence, a gap that employers in technical sectors consistently identify as a weakness in the country's University output.
The Kola Balogun College of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Engineering positions Summit University as one of a small but growing number of Nigerian Institutions investing in the infrastructure that AI and digital engineering education genuinely requires, rather than teaching the subject through textbooks alone.
