Hubtel has strengthened its commitment to youth empowerment and digital inclusion by sponsoring an Artificial Intelligence (AI) training programme organised by Brainwave AfricaTech.
The Brainwave AfricaTech – AI Explorer’s Club is aimed at equipping young learners, many from under-resourced communities, with practical and future-ready technology skills.
The programme, delivered through Brainwave’s AI Explorers Club, introduced pupils to the fundamentals of artificial intelligence, ethical AI use, prompt writing, image and video generation, and real-life applications of AI in education and creativity.
Speaking at the event, Augustine Gyawu Adjei, Head of Engineering at Hubtel, said the company’s involvement was driven by a shared vision to prepare young people early for the digital future.
“When I first looked at the mission and vision of this programme, it went in line with what Hubtel wants to do,” he said. “It is a great initiative to help young children, especially those in underdeveloped areas, understand where the technology journey is going.”
According to him, early exposure is no longer optional.
“We need to start now. We can’t wait. Our children need to learn how to learn, how to make quick decisions, how to be confident, and how to distinguish between good technology and unneeded technology,” he added.
One of the programme’s beneficiaries, Annan Crystal, a pupil of Osu Manhean Basic School, shared her excitement after using AI tools for the first time.
During a practical session, the pupil demonstrated how she used Leonardo AI, an image-generation platform, to create futuristic designs.
“We are using an AI application called Leonardo AI to generate images,” she explained. “I gave a prompt for a futuristic car to look like gold, and it created a golden futuristic car. This is what I’m practising to present to an audience.”
For her, the experience was eye-opening.
“I’m enjoying it because you don’t usually get an opportunity to use AI like this. This is my first time seeing that AI can do all these things,” she said.
Beyond creativity, she has already begun to understand AI’s economic potential.
“I will tell my friends that AI can create images and also help us make money. You can generate works using AI and earn from it,” she added.
Innovation and Product Development Lead at Brainwave, Caleb Jimoh, explained that the programme is structured to move learners from curiosity to capability. Participants begin with the AI Explorers Club, advance to the Builders Club for hands-on projects, and later transition into the Innovators phase, where they develop more complex solutions with real-world relevance.
He noted that the goal is not just to teach children how to use AI tools, but to encourage them to become creators and problem-solvers.
“We want the next generation to think beyond how AI can serve them and begin to integrate AI into how they build solutions and empower their communities.”
Despite initial misconceptions about AI, facilitators observed growing confidence and enthusiasm among participants as the weeks progressed.
Academy Manager at Brainwave and a facilitator of the programme, Elizabeth Addai, highlighted the importance of Hubtel’s sponsorship in making the training accessible. “Some of these kids had never used a computer before. Some schools don’t even have ICT labs,” she said. “Without Hubtel’s support, many of these children would never have had access to opportunities like this.”
Over the four-week programme, children developed digital literacy skills, learned responsible AI use, and gained confidence in using computers and emerging technologies.
“They now speak confidently about AI and are excited to go back to school to teach their friends and even their teachers,” she added.
Hubtel has indicated its readiness to continue investing in initiatives that build confidence, creativity, and problem-solving skills among Ghana’s youth.
“As far as our mission carries us, we will support anything that helps the rising generation become confident problem-solvers,” Augustine said.
As artificial intelligence becomes increasingly central to education, work, and innovation, the Hubtel-Brainwave partnership stands as a strong example of how private-sector leadership can create meaningful, measurable impact, one child, one idea, and one opportunity at a time.
About Hubtel
Hubtel is a Ghanaian technology company licensed by the Bank of Ghana as an Enhanced Payment Service Provider. The company enables businesses to accept payments, including mobile money, cards, and QR, manage transactions, and connect with customers through messaging and commerce.
Individuals also use the Hubtel App to pay bills, send money, and access essential services. Founded in 2005, Hubtel operates 12 offices nationwide and employs over 600 people across Ghana.
In 2024, Hubtel launched Ghana’s first indigenous AI Lab, a dedicated research and development unit applying artificial intelligence and machine learning to enhance fraud detection, strengthen user engagement, and improve credit assessment systems.
