Daddy G.O Engineering, Science & Technology Innovation Challenge & Awards
Our Story
The passion to reward excellence has been at the heart of our journey for decades. In November 1987, our founder, Engr. George Okoyo, created ACADA LIFE, an innovative educational game that won third place in the Innovation of the Year Award by Ikeja Jaycees at the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs, Victoria Island, Lagos. This early recognition marked the beginning of a lifelong commitment to nurturing creativity, problem-solving, and innovation.
From this early recognition, a lifelong commitment to creativity, problem-solving, and innovation was born.
Over the years, this vision evolved into targeted interventions in education. Confronted with the persistent decline in performance in science and mathematics across Nigerian schools, Point Engineering, Engr. Okoyo's company, introduced subject-specific awards in several schools across Rivers State. These awards were designed to spark curiosity, restore confidence, and inspire young learners to pursue excellence in science and mathematics.
Our Mission & Purpose
Global Opportunities
Preparing the next generation of innovators for global opportunities.
Problem Solving
Igniting a culture of problem-solving among Nigerian youth.
STEM Powered
Proving that STEM-powered solutions can transform lives and communities.
University of Benin Prizes & Recognition
Innovation Challenge
1st Place
₦1,000,000
2nd Place
₦500,000
3rd place
₦300,000
Mathematics & Science Quiz (100 and 200 level)
1st Place
₦200,000
2nd Place
₦100,000
3rd place
₦50,000
Ultimate Nigeria Innovation (UNI Awards)
Junior Category
First Winner
$5,000
Second Winner
$5,000
Third Winner
$5,000
Ultimate Winner (Audience Favourite)
+$2,500
Senior Category
First Winner
$25,000
Second Winner
$25,000
Third Winner
$25,000
Ultimate Winner (Audience Favourite)
+$10,000
Our Vision
To be Nigeria's leading platform for recognizing and rewarding STEM excellence, empowering innovators to create solutions that transform society.
Junior Innovation Award
The candidate must be a Nigerian
The candidate must be a current student in any of the Nigerian tertiary institutions
The candidate must be studying any of engineering, sciences or technology courses.
Senior Innovation Award
The candidate must be a Nigerian
The candidate must be a professional who has received a degree or diploma in any of engineering, sciences or technology courses.
The candidate must be resident in Nigeria.
Uniben DaddyGO Awards
Students in accredited Nigerian universities (public or private)
Apply individually or as a team (maximum 5 members)
Projects must be STEM driven and original
