Applications are currently open for the 2025 Gen AI Fellowship Program by the Ogun State Government. This AI Talent Accelerator initiative is a collaboration between the Ogun State Ministry of Science and Technology and the Bosun Tijani Foundation.
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- Program Duration: 6-month intensive program (Full-time, On-site)
- Venue: Abeokuta, Ogun State
Eligibility Criteria
- Age Limit: Minimum 18 years old
- Commitment: Must be available for on-site training in Abeokuta for 5 days weekly throughout the 6 months.
- Motivation: Strong interest in artificial intelligence and enthusiasm for developing practical solutions.
Program Structure: Dual Specialisation Paths
- Select the specialisation that best matches your professional aspirations and interests.
- AI Engineering Specialisation Focus on AI system architecture and backend development.
- Acquire skills in model training, optimisation, deployment, and management using industry-standard tools and methodologies.
Curriculum includes:
- Machine Learning fundamentals and Model optimisation.
- MLOps and Infrastructure management.
- Agentic RAG system development.
- Cloud-based deployment platforms (SageMaker, Docker, etc.)
- Git and Version Control Systems.
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AI Developer Specialisation
- Create intelligent applications powered by AI technology.
- Design, develop, and launch practical products utilising cutting-edge LLM and AI API technologies.
Curriculum includes:
- Frontend development: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React.
- AI integration tools: LangChain, LangGraph, OpenAI/Anthropic APIs.
- AI-powered application development.
- Version control and deployment strategies.
Program Advantages
- Practical training guided by industry experts.
- Exposure to real-world project development.
- Completion certificate.
- Access to internship opportunities, career placement, and entrepreneurial support.
- Monthly stipend of ₦50,000 (conditional on consistent attendance and academic progress).
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Important Dates:
- Application closes: July 14th, 2025 at 11:59 PM
- Assessment test (Multiple Choice): July 15th, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
- Shortlist announcement: July 17th, 2025 or earlier
- Interview sessions: July 18th – 19th, 2025
- Program commencement: July 21st, 2025
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