A Biomedical Engineering student at the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA), Kelvin Nnadi, has emerged overall winner of the coding hackathon category at the 2026 Wema Bank National Hackathon competition.
Nnadi secured the grand prize with his innovation, Neural Forge, after impressing the judges with his presentation and project, which reportedly earned him a perfect score of 100 per cent.
The FUTA student, popularly known as ‘Robot’ among his peers, developed a robotics solution designed to improve healthcare delivery and address challenges within the healthcare system.
His achievement saw him emerge ahead of other competitors in the national technology competition, earning recognition for his technical abilities, creativity and problem-solving skills.
According to information released by FUTA, Nnadi began coding at the age of 15 and has participated in several coding competitions in Nigeria and internationally, recording notable achievements.
His latest accomplishment adds to his growing record in technology and innovation and highlights the contributions of Nigerian university students to emerging technological solutions.
The university described the achievement as a significant milestone, celebrating Nnadi’s success as a source of pride for the institution.
His victory also underscores the potential of young Nigerian innovators to develop technology-driven solutions in critical sectors, including healthcare.
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