Breaking opportunity alert – just announced! The Gen AI Fellowship 2025 is a transformational, expert-backed initiative designed to launch the next wave of artificial intelligence talent in Nigeria. Spearheaded by the Ogun State Government in collaboration with the Bosun Tijani Foundation, this life-changing six-month fellowship is hosted in Abeokuta and targets passionate young Nigerians eager to build real-world solutions using cutting-edge AI technologies.
With no cost to participants, this exclusive deal comes bundled with top-tier learning, mentorship, and access to industry-standard tools and practices. Fellows will receive a monthly stipend of ₦50,000, totalling ₦300,000 over the course of the program, to support their commitment to full-time learning and development. The Gen AI Fellowship is designed around two dynamic tracks: AI Engineering and AI Development. Whether you’re more inclined toward backend architecture, model deployment, or building seamless AI-driven user interfaces, there’s a dedicated pathway to elevate your technical journey.
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This program isn’t just another training session. It’s a fast-track, no-cost accelerator for early-career talents with a passion for shaping Nigeria’s future through artificial intelligence. Participants will engage in daily in-person sessions that go beyond theory. From cloud deployment and Git workflows to building with Hugging Face, LangChain, and Docker, the Gen AI Fellowship ensures every fellow becomes job-ready, project-capable, and innovation-driven.
But time is running out—applications close on Sunday, July 14, 2025, at 11:59 PM. With only a few days left, this is your final chance to be part of something epic, bold, and career-defining. No prior experience in AI is mandatory—just a burning desire to learn, grow, and build. If you’re over 18, based in Nigeria, and willing to spend six months in Abeokuta, this opportunity is built for you.
The Gen AI Fellowship offers an unbeatable mix of learning, mentorship, community, and financial support. Past participants have moved on to become startup founders, tech team leads, and contributors to global AI projects. This year, you could be next.
With slots limited and competition high, act fast. Don’t let this must-see opportunity slip by—secure your spot before the final hours pass. Apply now and join a program that’s reshaping Nigeria’s digital future—one AI talent at a time.
Name of Organizer
Ogun State Government in partnership with the Bosun Tijani Foundation
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Requirement/Eligibility
1. Applicants must be 18 years or older at the time of application.
2. Open to Nigerian citizens or residents, with a focus on youth based in Ogun State or willing to relocate to Abeokuta for the full program duration.
3. Must be available for in-person attendance five days a week in Abeokuta throughout the six-month program.
4. While no formal degree or background in artificial intelligence is required, applicants should have basic digital literacy and a strong desire to learn AI skills.
5. Applicants must choose one of two learning tracks:
AI Engineering Track (focused on backend development, model deployment, MLOps, cloud technologies).
AI Development Track (focused on frontend systems, integration of large language models, building with LangChain and Gradio).
6. Must commit to the full-time demands of the fellowship, which includes practical assignments, mentor check-ins, and collaborative projects.
7. Applicants must have access to a laptop and stable internet connection, although the program may provide infrastructure support where necessary.
8. Application must include a completed online form, a statement of interest outlining motivation and goals, and optional links to prior work (GitHub, portfolios, etc.).
9. Applicants must not have previously received funding or completed earlier versions of the Gen AI Fellowship unless applying for a different track.
10. Candidates must adhere to the fellowship’s professional code of conduct and actively participate in all scheduled sessions and activities.
Duration/Stipend
The Gen AI Fellowship is a 6-month full-time program scheduled to run from August 2025 to January 2026. Fellows will attend daily in-person sessions in Abeokuta, with immersive learning, practical coding labs, and real-world projects forming the backbone of the experience.
Each selected participant will receive a ₦50,000 monthly stipend, amounting to ₦300,000 in total, paid out based on performance, attendance, and engagement. The stipend is intended to help fellows focus fully on their learning without financial stress. This program is entirely free, with zero fees for tuition, resources, or mentoring.
Deadline
July 14, 2025
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