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🚀   LAUNCHED: JUNE 3, 2026  |  Federal Government College Ijanikin, Lagos  |  We've Started!
🔬 FGC Lagos JETS Club

Junior Engineers,
Technologists & Scientists

The world's most ambitious after-school STEM club — raising the next generation of mathematicians, scientists, engineers, inventors, and leaders at Federal Government College Ijanikin, Lagos, Nigeria.

📍 FGC Ijanikin, Badagry, Lagos
🗓️ Launched June 3, 2026
🌍 Partnering Globally
🤖 Robotics · AI · Engineering
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Who We Are

The Club That Will Change Africa

The JETS Club (Junior Engineers, Technologists & Scientists) at Federal Government College Ijanikin, Lagos, is not just another after-school activity. It is a deliberate, structured, world-class programme designed to produce the next generation of Africa's top thinkers, builders, and leaders.

We meet after school to explore the frontiers of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics — and we go deeper than most universities. We study the history and philosophy of science and mathematics, because we believe that understanding where ideas came from makes you a better thinker and innovator.

Our students are not passive learners. They are publishing papers, building real-world solutions, launching businesses, and connecting with engineers and inventors across the globe. This is the club that every school in Africa should aspire to replicate.

We are part of the STEM Clubs Across Africa Initiative, a movement to equip every secondary school student on the continent with the skills to connect to the global economy.

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Our Vision

What Makes JETS Different

We are building the world's example of what every school club should be. Here is what sets us apart.

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Students Publishing Papers

Our students conduct original research and publish academic papers — a skill most university students never develop. We start early.

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Building Real Solutions

From solar energy systems to water purification devices, our students build tangible solutions to Africa's most pressing challenges.

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Entrepreneurship Training

Students are trained to think like founders and CEOs. Every project has a business model. Every solution has a market.

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Global Collaboration

We connect our students with top engineers, inventors, and scientists around the world through mentorship and joint projects.

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History & Philosophy of Science

We study the great thinkers — Newton, Euler, Maxwell, Gauss, and African scientists — to understand the ideas that shaped our world.

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Robotics & AI

Students build and program robots, learn machine learning, and develop AI models that solve real African problems.

Technical Focus Areas

What We Build & Study

Our curriculum covers the most critical technologies shaping the 21st century — all applied to solving African challenges.

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Solar Energy Solutions

Designing off-grid power systems for communities

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Water Purification

Engineering clean water systems for rural Africa

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IT Infrastructure

Building reliable networks and computing systems

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Cybersecurity

Protecting Africa's digital assets and data

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Data Analytics

Turning raw data into actionable insights

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Data Science

Statistical modelling and machine learning fundamentals

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Artificial Intelligence

Building intelligent systems from the ground up

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Agentic AI

Autonomous AI agents that act and reason independently

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Engineering

Mechanical, electrical, and software engineering projects

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Large Language Models

Understanding and building LLMs for African languages

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Robotics

Designing, building, and programming physical robots

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Mathematics & Physics

From counting to calculus — the language of the universe

Collaborations

We Don't Work Alone

The JETS Club is connected to a powerful global network of partners, mentors, and collaborators who bring world-class expertise directly to our students.

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STEM Clubs Across Africa

We are part of the continent-wide movement to equip every secondary school student with the skills to connect to the global economy.

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Robotics Club Partnership

Joint projects and competitions with robotics clubs across Nigeria, building physical systems that solve real problems.

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Top Engineers Worldwide

Direct mentorship from engineers and inventors in the US, UK, Canada, and across Africa who guide our students' projects.

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Learning Institute for Excellence

Curriculum support, teacher training, and the Counting to Calculus framework — ensuring our students master the fundamentals.

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CSAP Chess for Africa

Chess as a tool for developing strategic thinking, pattern recognition, and the mathematical mindset essential for STEM.

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Old Students' Association

FGC Lagos alumni from around the world providing mentorship, funding, and career pathways for current students.

What We Produce

Future CEOs, Scientists & Leaders

Every student who passes through the JETS Club will leave with skills, networks, and a mindset that positions them to lead Africa's transformation.

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Published Researchers

Students produce and publish original research papers before finishing secondary school.

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Tech Entrepreneurs

Students launch startups and build businesses that solve real African problems.

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Globally Connected

Students have mentors, collaborators, and professional networks across 5 continents.

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University Ready

Students arrive at university with skills most graduates never acquire — ready to lead from day one.

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Problem Solvers

Students are trained to see Africa's challenges as opportunities and to build solutions at scale.

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Future CEOs

Leadership, communication, and business skills are woven into every project and every meeting.

Mark Your Calendar

Official Launch Event

🗓️ June 3, 2026

Join us at Federal Government College Ijanikin, Lagos for the official launch of the JETS Club. This is a community event open to students, parents, alumni, educators, and anyone who believes in the power of education to transform Africa.

We will be demonstrating our first robotics projects, presenting our research focus areas, and introducing the global network of mentors and partners who are investing in our students' futures.

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Support the Next Generation of African Scientists

As we seek to raise the next generation of top scientists, mathematicians, and thinkers, we invite you to be part of this movement. There are many ways to contribute.

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