A 16-year-old student of Platform College, Ipaja, Lagos, Abdulhameed Boluwatife Ibrahim, has clinched the ₦10 million grand prize at the Digital For All Challenge, a UK-sponsored national Information Technology (IT) competition organised by Tech4DEV.
Boluwatife outshone more than 15,000 contestants nationwide, having earlier secured victory at both the Lagos State and South-West zonal stages before triumphing at the grand finale in Abuja.
The Director of Platform Schools, Dr. Bola Obe, described the achievement as proof of the institution’s commitment to raising globally competitive students.
“Boluwatife’s victory is not just for our school but for Nigeria. It proves that our investment in ICT education is producing future innovators,” Obe said.
Speaking after receiving his prize, a visibly excited Boluwatife credited his success to God, his parents, and his teachers.
“This competition was tough, but my ICT teachers prepared me well. Winning ₦10 million feels like a dream come true,” he said.
Platform Schools recently launched the Platform Information Technology Academy (PITA) alongside an A-Level Pre-University programme to equip students with globally relevant skills. The school has also maintained a strong record in ICT and chess competitions for three consecutive years, bolstering its reputation as one of Nigeria’s leading private schools.
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