Nigerian Schoolgirls Develop App To Tackle Kidnapping and Abduction in Schools, May Win $960k

 Two Nigerian schoolgirls, Chioma Abone and Emmanuela Ilok, have emerged finalists of the 2021 Young Tycoon Business Challenge after presenting a business idea for an app that could tackle kidnapping and abduction in schools.

Nigerian schoolgirls, Chioma Abone and Emmanuela Ilok,  finalists of the 2021 Young Tycoon Business Challenge. Image Source: allnews.ng

Chioma and Emmanuela, both students of Greensprings secondary school, said their product will use wearable technology to address the disturbing cases of abduction in Nigeria, especially those involving school children.

While presenting their idea to the Young Tycoon Business panellists, the students explained that their solution is in two folds; an app called Airguard app and a supporting wearable that will help alert family and friends if they are in danger.

“We decided to work on an idea about a company called Paramount Guard, which seeks to offer security services to school students, not only in Nigeria but all over the world. The company plans to introduce AirGuard Wearable, which pairs with the AirGuard App to help students quickly alert family members and friends when in a critical situation or a state of emergency,” they said.

According to the girls, the country's insecurity inspired them because as students, they are worried about the news of the constant abduction of fellow students in some parts of Nigeria.

The Young Tycoon Business Challenge is a competition for High (Secondary) School students who have entrepreneurship ideas. Its aim is to engage aspiring entrepreneurs from across the world and granting them access to mentorship by Silicon Valley leaders.