This project which was sponsored by the ‘Education Tax Fund’ (ETF) in Nigeria involves setting up thirty seven centres throughout zones in Nigeria with LEGO Educational Kits and workbooks for students.

Tayo Soluade and Juan Spies the project managers identified sixteen trainers from the various zones in Nigeria. All sixteen trainers gathered at the ETF offices with anticipation, to undergo an extensive training course in the use of the specialized LEGO equipment and the structured curricular material.

By the end of the week a lot of technical knowledge was gained and great fun was had by all. The trainers worked enthusiastically, and their willingness to learn and positive attitude ensured the training was a success. The Master trainers are now responsible for training the teachers who will in turn implement the programme into thirty seven centres.

With the use of specialized LEGO Educational Kits and structured curricular material students in the Junior Secondary Phase (JS1) will be exposed to concepts such as: structures, forces, pulleys, wheels & axles, gears, levers, mechanisms and pneumatics. The course content will also assist students in mathematical, science and engineering principles as well as improving thought processes, problem solving and critical thinking skills.