In a room filled with the brightest young minds in the country at the prestigious Charterhouse Lagos, a group of students from Bayelsa State has proven once again that big things truly come from small places. Team Prime Coders, trained by the indigenous ed-tech powerhouse Nibi’s Tech, emerged as the 3rd Place winners in the Senior Category of the Codeavour 7.0 National Robotics Competition held on the 7th of March, 2026.
Beyond the bronze medal, the team also clinched the highly coveted “Girls in STEM” Award for their groundbreaking innovation: an automated Menstrual Hygiene Machine. This device which washes, rinses, sterilizes, and dries reusable pads addresses a deep-seated social crisis by combining mechanical engineering with medical-grade UVC sterilization.
Behind this success is Anita Ikpat Ngeri, a proud daughter of Bayelsa and the founder of Nibi’s Tech. Her mission has always been clear: to bridge the digital divide by equipping primary and secondary school students in the Niger Delta with 21st-century skills like Coding, AI, and Robotics. "This isn't just about winning trophies," Anita Ngeri stated. "It’s about showing our children that they can sit at the same table as their peers globally and solve real human problems using technology."
By finishing in the top three, Team Prime Coders has earned the right to represent Nigeria at the International Codeavour Finals in Jakarta, Indonesia, in May this year. However, the path to the global stage requires more than just talent, it requires resources. The team is currently focused on upgrading the hardware and efficiency of the menstrual hygiene machine to ensure it is world-ready. To make this dream of traveling to Indonesia a reality, Nibi's Tech is calling for a collaborative effort.
The memory of 2025 remains a bittersweet one for the organization. Last year, a set of Nibi’s Tech students secured 2nd place nationally and qualified for the international finals in Qatar, but were unable to travel due to a lack of funding. "We don't want history to repeat itself," Anita Ngeri expressed. "These children have done the hard work. From the coding, the late-night redesigns, to the mental grit and engineering. They deserve to see their flag fly in Indonesia." Nibi’s Tech is reaching out with empathy to the Bayelsa State Government, the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), and other well-meaning organizations and individuals. Supporting Team Prime Coders is an investment in the future of the Niger Delta. It is a chance to prove that with the right environment, a child from Bayelsa can innovate for the entire world. Let’s ensure these young ambassadors don’t just qualify, but actually arrive and shine on the global stage.