The 2024 edition of the Cavista Hackathon, a prestigious competition aimed at fostering innovation and creativity among Nigerian youths, has concluded with resounding success.
Students from Lagos State University (LASU) emerged as the champions, showcasing groundbreaking solutions in the field of Artificial Intelligence (AI) with their project “Eternal AI” withTeam Jupiter, comprising Dauda Yusuf, Akinyemi Temiye, and Eziamaka Michael, receiving the top honour and a prize of N1 million for their innovative approach to using AI in dermatological care.
In a closely contested competition, Team Techmed from LASU secured the second position with their project “Rescue Link,” earning them a prize of N750,000. The team, consisting of Nelson Nana Onuoha, Fadeyi Abiola, and Balogun Ayodimeji, impressed the judges with their solution focused on leveraging AI for emergency medical assistance. Team Farmceries from the University of Lagos (UNILAG), claimed the third position with Saka Suliat, Balogun Basit, and Fadeyi David, earning N500,000 cash prize for their commendable efforts.
Speaking at the event, the Minister of State for Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, applauded Cavista Technologies for organising the Hackathon and reiterated the government’s commitment to supporting youth initiatives.
