FGGC Sagamu students present built robot to FG

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja

Students of Federal Government Girls’ College (FGGC) Sagamu, Ogun state, led by their Principal, Dr. Muyibat Olodo, have presented humaniod robot they built to the Federal Ministry of Education.

The robot named Okikiola-Sagamu also known as Kiki-Saggy was six feet tall and 60kg weight, and has maximum speed of 10 km/hr.

Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, David Adejoh, who received the students and the robot at the Federal Ministry of Education headquarters in Abuja, appreciated the creativity and innovations of the students.

He commended the students and the school’s effort the innovation, challenging others to bring out innovations of such kind, adding that many things are now being done by Robots.

Earlier, the Principal of the school, Dr. Muyibat Adenike Olodo, in her opening speech said she led the college’s robotics team consisting of some students and members of staff who are the coaches.

She noted that artificial intelligence, machine learning and robotics are sowing good seeds in Federal Government Colleges (FGCs) otherwise known as Unity Colleges.

“You may be wondering why the choice of name for this wonderful innovation. The reason was that FGGC Sagamu has been known for many initiatives and innovations since I assumed duty in the College.

“Definitely, FGGC Sagamu has a wealth of knowledge in her students and teachers.”