In a remarkable display of creativity and technical skill, students of the Federal Government Girls’ College (FGGC) Sagamu, Ogun State, have developed an Artificial Intelligence (AI) robot named ‘Okikiola-Sagamu,’ affectionately called ‘Kiki-Saggy.’
The innovation, which was designed and assembled by a team of ten students and several staff members, was formally unveiled before the Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Education, David Adejo, during a presentation in Abuja.
According to the young innovators, the robot project took seven months to complete and represents their first successful trial in robotics engineering. Kiki-Saggy is capable of walking, talking, and gesturing, and was designed to demonstrate how AI can be applied in real-world human interaction. The robot stands at six feet, weighs approximately 60 kilograms, and can move at a speed of 10 kilometres per hour.
During the demonstration, the students explained that the project was achieved by combining elements of artificial intelligence, mechanical design, and machine learning. They noted that their success was a product of teamwork, perseverance, and mentorship from both teachers and external partners.
Special recognition was given to the school’s principal, Dr. Muyibat Olodo, who served as the head of the robotics team, and to Coderina Org, a technology-focused capacity-building organisation that trains students and teachers across Africa in robotics and emerging digital technologies.
Speaking at the unveiling, Dr. Olodo described the project as a milestone in the advancement of science and innovation among Nigerian students. She highlighted how emerging technologies are reshaping education, encouraging young learners to explore new frontiers in creativity, problem-solving, and technological design.
“The future belongs to those who can think, innovate, and build. What these girls have achieved is not just about robotics—it is about showing that Nigerian students, especially young women, can lead in technology and innovation,” she said.
The Federal Ministry of Education commended the students for their groundbreaking work and reaffirmed its commitment to supporting STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) initiatives across secondary schools nationwide.
With Okiki-Saggy, FGGC Sagamu has joined a growing list of Nigerian schools pioneering youth-driven technology innovation—an encouraging sign of the country’s expanding potential in artificial intelligence and robotics.
