TECH IT! Digital Learning Festival Transforms Lagos with the Largest Public School Digital Literacy Event

The TECH IT! Digital Learning Festival, an initiative by The Creative Kids Zone Initiative (TCKZone), has transformed public secondary schools across Lagos State into beacons of digital learning, empowering thousands of students with essential digital skills. The event, the first of its kind, took place across over 600 public schools, with approval and backing from the Lagos State Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education.
Supported by all six Lagos State Educational Districts, the festival featured workshops, tech exhibitions, and keynote addresses focused on digital literacy and technology’s role in the future. The NIS, National Stadium in Surulere served as the alpha location on the 18th of September 2024, hosting 5,000 students who engaged in hands-on tech activities, while thousands of others participated from mini-centres in their respective schools, led by teachers and volunteers.
“This festival was a milestone in Lagos’ journey towards digital inclusion,” said Oluwadamilola Ojo, Executive Director of TCKZone. “The magnitude of this event, with thousands of students across hundreds of schools, shows the impact we can make when we come together to create access to education.”
The Digital Skills Fellowship, supported by Theirworld, is dedicated to reducing the digital divide in Lagos.

During the festival, students were introduced to skills like coding, internet safety, and creative digital tools—skills that will be critical in their future careers.
By harnessing the power of partnerships between the Ministry of Education, schools, and volunteers, the TECH IT! Digital Learning Festival sets a new standard for what’s possible in public education and demonstrates how collective action can shape a brighter future for students.