IHS and LSI Collaborate to Train Nigerian Teachers in STEM and Space Technology Education

IHS Towers, a leading telecoms infrastructure provider, has partnered with the Limitless Space Institute (LSI) of the United States to train ten Nigerian secondary school teachers in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education, with a focus on space technology. The training program aims to enhance technological knowledge among teachers, ultimately benefiting their students across Nigeria.

During a global educators’ event held in Lagos, Kaci Heinz, Executive Director at LSI, announced that over 200 teachers applied for the training, but only ten were selected from various public schools in Nigeria. These teachers will join an equal number from Brazil for a comprehensive 12-month training session under the Global Educators Programme. The first six months of training will take place in Houston, Texas, while the remaining six months will be conducted in Nigeria, concluding in December 2024.

Heinz emphasized the importance of space technology in STEM education, stating, “Limitless Space Institute is dedicated to training secondary school teachers globally in STEM education from the perspective of space technology education. We are thrilled to collaborate with IHS Nigeria to train teachers who will, in turn, impart this knowledge to their students.”

Dapo Otunla, Chief Corporate Services Officer at IHS, highlighted education as a critical component of IHS's sustainability efforts. He stated, “This initiative aims to equip teachers with STEM knowledge, which they will pass on to their students. IHS has been actively involved in educational programs that focus on technology innovation since its establishment in Nigeria in 2001.”

Mohamed Darwish, CEO of IHS Nigeria, praised the teachers for their dedication to expanding their STEM knowledge and reaffirmed IHS Nigeria's commitment to supporting further training for teachers and students in STEM and space technology.

Beneficiaries of the program, including Maranatha Haa, a Chemistry teacher from Federal Government College in Jos, and Olayinka Adeosun from Ilupeju Junior Grammar School in Lagos, expressed gratitude for the opportunity. Haa urged the Nigerian federal government to incorporate space technology into the school curriculum, while Adeosun noted that the training would inspire students’ interest in STEM subjects through the expertise of their teachers.