UNEC Round Celebrates Youth-Driven Innovation, Energizes Enugu’s Digital Economy Vision

The University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus (UNEC) was a hub of electrifying energy as students, lecturers, and tech enthusiasts converged for the UNEC Campus Round of Hackathon 2025, an event that highlighted the institution’s growing influence in Nigeria’s innovation ecosystem.

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The atmosphere inside the hall went beyond competition. Attendees engaged actively, asking questions, cheering contestants, and demonstrating a level of curiosity and enthusiasm that underscored UNEC’s reputation as a community of forward-thinking minds. The event showcased not only the talent on stage but also the collective passion of participants who are helping shape the future of technology and innovation.

In a statement, the Special Adviser on Digital Economy and MSMEs and Director General of the Enugu SME Center, Arinze Chilo-Offiah, emphasized the significance of such gatherings in advancing Governor Peter Ndubuisi Mbah’s agenda of building a digitally driven and innovation-powered economy.

He noted that the audience at UNEC exemplified the future the state is working toward, a future already alive in the creativity and ambition of young people. Chilo-Offiah extended appreciation to everyone who attended, stating that their presence transformed the event from a mere showcase of innovation into a collaborative experience.

The UNEC Campus Round forms part of Project Turing, a statewide initiative aimed at nurturing technology talent, strengthening the innovation ecosystem, and empowering youth to drive Enugu’s economic transformation.

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