FUO Students to Represent Nigeria at NextGen Innovation Challenge Grand Finale in London
- Muadh Adekunle Monsuru, a recent computer science graduate from Fountain University, has been selected to compete in the NextGen Innovation Challenge Grand Finale in London
- His team created PQ-AI, an AI-powered educational application that offers real-time solutions and explanations for various exams
- The project, which was born from a school hackathon, has since won at both the state and national levels, earning it a spot on the global stage
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A fresh graduate of Computer Science, Fountain University, Osogbo, Muadh Adekunle Monsuru, has been shortlisted to participate in the prestigious NextGen Innovation Challenge Grand Finale in London, United Kingdom.
Muadh and his team members developed an application named PQ-AI, an educational platform that provides answers and step-by-step explanations for various examinations, including JAMB, WAEC, NECO, and university courses, in real-time through artificial intelligence.
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Muadh’s PQ-AL application is one of the 37 projects selected by the NextGen Innovation Challenge, organised by the National Board for Technology Incubation (NBTI) in conjunction UKALD.
A fresh graduate of the Department of Computer Science of Fountain University, Osogbo, Muadh emerged the winner of the NextGen Innovation Challenge and is set to travel to the United Kingdom for the grand finale innovation competition.
In their problem-solving efforts, Muadh and his team members -- Bello Fawaz Babatunde and Abiola Awwal Olamide—developed an educational application that provides solutions to various examinations ranging from O’Level to the university stage.
This is done in real time with the aid of Artificial Intelligence.
Starting small, ending big
Muadh's global innovation journey began at Fountain University during the institution’s 13th Convocation Ceremony, where he competed in the Innovation Challenge designed to encourage creativity and problem-solving among students.
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Muadh told Legit.ng correspondent that his journey to the global stage started in early 2025 when his school organised an SDG Hackathon, where he competed in the Innovation Challenge designed to encourage creativity and problem-solving among students.
He said:
“Our journey started as a project for the Fountain University SDG Solution Hackathon 2025, which we won. It was born out of frustration from struggling to get past questions as students. We wanted to create a platform where students could access a shared solution.
Muadh and his teammates, Fawaz Bello and Abiola Awwal Olamide, developed PQ-AI, an artificial intelligence–powered educational platform designed to help students of all demographics and educational levels prepare more effectively for their studies.
The project aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 4 (Quality Education), underlining its relevance to global educational challenges.
“Our project, PQ-AI, was designed to solve the problem of students in Nigeria and beyond who have limited access to reliable past question solutions, explanations, and organised study materials.
“The project, PQ-AI, is an AI-powered educational platform that provides instant answers, step-by-step explanations, and AI-generated questions for various exam levels, including JAMB, WAEC, NECO, and university courses. The platform is mobile-friendly and accessible from anywhere, helping students study smarter and succeed academically.”
The team went on to represent Fountain University at the Osun State Innovation Challenge organised by the Ministry of Science and Technology, where they also came out victorious.
This achievement paved the way for them to advance to the national level, where they showcased their project to the leading policymakers, including the Minister of Science, Innovation and Technology, Uche Nnaji.
From Osogbo to the world
Muadh and his team did not just build an app or software named PQ-AI, but a platform that has gained global attention.
With Muadh Adekunle Monsuru shortlisted from over 3,000 applicants worldwide, he is going to participate in the NextGen Innovation Challenge Grand Finale in London, organised by UKALD and Nigeria’s National Board for Technology Incubation (NBTI).
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In her reaction, the Vice Chancellor of Fountain University, Prof. Olayinka Karim, congratulated the students for their determination and ingenuity.
“Muadh and his teammates represent the best of Fountain University’s vision – to raise individuals who are not only academically sound but also equipped to solve real-world problems.
Yobe girl crowned world champion
Earlier, Legit.ng reported that seventeen-year-old Nafisa Abdullah Aminu from Yobe State, Nigeria, emerged as the global champion at the 2025 TeenEagle English Finals in London.
Representing Nigeria against competitors from 69 countries, she claimed the top prize through her outstanding English proficiency.
Her win is being celebrated as a national triumph and a reflection of quality education in Nigeria.
Source: Legit.ng
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