Ahtoo Montessori School has clinched third place in the highly competitive Battle of Tribes category at the ENJOY AI Global Finals in Wuzhen/Shanghai, China.

The impressive feat was achieved by Team Alpha Gold’s Edwin Wadie and Edna Adjetey-Boi, representing the school and Ghana on the international stage.

“This bronze medal is a testament to the talent and hard work of our Ghanaian students in robotics and AI,” a spokesperson for Ahtoo Montessori stated. “It demonstrates that our youth can truly compete with the best in the world.”

The ENJOY AI Global Finals saw hundreds of teams from dozens of nations battle it out in coding accuracy, robotics strategy and overall teamwork. The Battle of Tribes category, according to organizers, is particularly challenging, demanding precise coding, swift problem-solving, and impeccable execution.

Ahtoo Montessori’s success builds on their earlier victory at the ENJOY AI African Open held in Accra. That competition served as the continental qualifier and was managed by MakersPlace Ghana, in partnership with ENJOY AI and WhalesBot.

MakersPlace Ghana, a prominent STEM education provider, has been instrumental in preparing Ghanaian teams for these global competitions through rigorous training programs.

ENJOY AI, run under the Federation of Global Youth Artificial Intelligence, teams up with WhalesBot, a leading STEM education company, to organize these regional and global events. Their aim: to cultivate young talent in the fields of AI and robotics, offering competitive platforms and valuable exposure.

Commenting on the achievement, Ahmed Salim, General Manager of Atlantic Lithium, emphasized its significance. “This win isn’t just about a medal; it signals that Ghana’s youth are capable of excelling globally,” he stated. “It also underscores the critical need for increased investment in STEM education and resources nationwide.”

The bronze medal isn’t merely a win for Ahtoo Montessori; it also highlights Africa’s growing prominence in international STEM competitions, proving that students from the continent can successfully compete with top-tier global talent.

Following this success, Ahtoo Montessori and its partners are advocating for greater support – both from the public and private sectors – for STEM initiatives. They are stressing the importance of expanding access to robotics, coding, and AI education throughout Ghana and across the African continent.

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