Union Bank, others to boost innovation among youths

Union Bank of Nigeria Plc, through its education platform, has said it is having a partnership with Kucheza Gaming for the first edition of the Mobo Game Jam.

It said in a statement on Tuesday titled ‘Mobo Game Jam: Edu360, KuchezaDrive social impact through gaming’ that the initiative was also supported by Digital Schoolhouse and IntoGames to boost innovation among youths.

The statement said, “Mobo Game Jam is a global game-making challenge which will see young innovators from across the UK and Nigeria compete to create games that combine creativity, compassion, and computational thinking to solve a worldwide problem.

“Designed to be accessible to all, the Mobo Game Jam encourages inclusivity, sustainability, and humanity in nurturing young innovators’ ideas.”

It said individuals and teams aged eight to 18 years were invited to submit a game or game concept that explores how to achieve a future where everyone has access to clean water.

Entries must meet a set brief, which would be delivered by the renowned storyteller ‘Grandma Wura’, a fictional character created by Proud African Roots, it stated.

Speaking on the initiative, the Head, Corporate Communications and Marketing, Union Bank, Ogochukwu Ekezie-Ekaidem said, “Edu360 is pleased to partner with Kucheza Gaming, Digital Schoolhouse and IntoGameson the Mobo Game Jam;

“An initiative that cuts across three areas we are passionate about – education, innovation and talent development. Through the game jam, we are creating awareness about social issues and working with young people to proffer solutions.”