03/04/2026
The 3MTT NextGen Knowledge Showcase Pitch & Awards was more than just an event. It was a powerful display of what happens when learning meets ex*****on.
From a one-month high-intensity innovation challenge built around the FEED pillars—Financial Inclusion, Education, Environment, and Digital Inclusion—our fellows didn’t just learn…
they built real, relevant solutions to real problems.
Out of 30 impressive submissions,
- 7 finalists emerged after a rigorous selection process
- And 3 outstanding winners rose to the top after an intense pitch session
🏆 Meet the Top 3 Winners
First Place: Saviour Ibok — The Bridge (Laptop Winner)
An AI-driven, offline-first career accelerator tackling Nigeria’s graduate employability crisis.
By combining CV analysis, skill-gap detection, mock interview simulations, and verified skill badges, The Bridge connects job-ready talent directly to employers—turning degrees into measurable, employable skills.
Second Place: David Esu — CashCubs (Tablet Winner)
A mobile savings and financial literacy app designed for children (ages 5–10).
Through gamified learning, goal-based savings, and parental guidance, CashCubs is building financially responsible future generations—early.
Third Place: Ubong James — SkoolPilot (Tablet Winner)
An all-in-one school management system helping schools transition from manual, fragmented processes to a centralized, efficient, and data-driven platform.
This wasn’t just about ideas.
It was about:
- Independent problem discovery
- Real-world relevance
- Technical ex*****on
Every submission demonstrated the power of applied learning—from MVPs and demos to scalable concepts ready for the real world.
A huge thank you to our esteemed judges Olabanji Ajiboye, Godwin Ekpo, and Boniface Ekanem for their time and insightful feedback.
Special appreciation to the Akwa Ibom State 3MTT Programme Manager, Victoria Ajiboye, alongside our mentors and tutors, for their dedication in shaping and preparing the fellows.
And to 3MTT Nigeria, Airtel Africa Foundation, and all partners and sponsors—thank you for creating a platform that is actively shaping the future of tech talent in Nigeria.
What we witnessed wasn’t just a competition.
It was a state-level innovation moment.
A reminder that: Nigeria’s next generation of builders isn’t waiting for the future… they are already building it.
To every fellow who submitted, pitched, or showed up—this is just the beginning. Keep building. Keep pushing.