Scientist using a virtual lab interface beside STEM equipment

TLCHub Presents

BeyondTheory

Technology Innovation for Practical
STEM Education in Nigeria

About BeyondTheory

BeyondTheory explores how Nigerian schools can move STEM education from abstract explanation to practical learning through virtual labs, simulations, and digital classroom tools. With educators, EdTech builders, and innovation leaders in one room, the webinar creates space for useful conversation, shared insight, and realistic next steps for schools.

Date

Saturday, 29 August 2026

Time

11:00am WAT

Venue

Online Webinar

See how virtual labs and simulations can make STEM concepts easier to teach.

Learn practical routes for digital tools in Nigerian schools.

Join a live Q&A with educators, technologists, and STEM innovation leaders.

Host & Convener

Host Profile

Taiwo Fapohunda

Founder, TLCHub

An EdTech advocate and education innovator convening educators, school leaders, and technology builders around practical STEM transformation.

Convener Role

Facilitates the live conversation, connects the panel, and frames the discussion around practical school needs.

Host Mission

Creating spaces where education stakeholders can discover usable digital tools and turn STEM learning into a more practical classroom experience.

Meet the Speakers for BeyondTheory

These are the educators, technologists, and STEM innovation voices guiding the conversation on practical digital learning in Nigerian schools.

Virtual Labs

Mr. Abayomi Ajao

Founder, Zulfah Virtual Lab and STEM Innovation Expert

Abayomi Ajao is a technology entrepreneur, software engineer, educator, and STEM innovation advocate with over a decade of experience building technology solutions and advancing digital education. He is the Founder and CEO of Zulfah, where he leads initiatives at the intersection of technology, education, and innovation. Passionate about transforming how technology is taught and experienced, Abayomi champions practical, technology-enabled learning that moves students beyond theory into experimentation, problem-solving, and real-world application. His work spans software engineering, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, data engineering, and emerging technologies, with a particular focus on making quality technology education more accessible and relevant to Nigerian learners.

Science Education

Dr. Olawale Akimide Christopher (PhD)

Department of Science and Technology Education, University of Ibadan

Dr. A. C. Olawale is a Lecturer in the Department of Science and Technology Education at the University of Ibadan, with 15 years of experience spanning technical and academic roles. His work focuses on technology integration in science teaching, teacher professional development, and the design of programmes that help teachers use digital tools to strengthen practical STEM learning. Drawing on both hands-on technical experience and academic insight, he supports meaningful innovation in science and technology education, particularly in resource-constrained school settings.

EdTech Systems

Mr. Sulaymon Tajudeen

Software Engineer and EdTech Expert

Sulaymon Tajudeen is a Specialist Software Engineer focused on design systems, cloud computing, STEM education, digital learning, and technology innovation.

Take Your Place at BeyondTheory

Attend the Live Webinar

Join educators and innovation leaders for a focused conversation on practical STEM learning.

Lead the Conversation

Bring your questions to the live Q&A and connect classroom needs with practical technology ideas.

Get the Resources

Participants receive resource materials and an e-certificate after the webinar.

Share With Your Team

Invite science departments, school owners, principals, and EdTech teams to attend together.

Build Practical STEM

Explore how virtual labs, simulations, and digital tools can support Nigerian classrooms.

Who Should Attend?

Built for the people shaping STEM learning.

Science teachers

Heads of science departments

School principals

School owners and administrators

EdTech founders and innovators

Education stakeholders

Policy makers