STEM Education and National Development - Nations with higher STEM education levels correlate with greater economic value and patent production [3][4] - Top technology companies leading in value originate from countries with strong STEM education [4][5] Challenges in Nigeria - In 2019, Nigeria had only 80,668 STEM graduates [5] - From 2010 to 2025, only 340 patents were filed in Nigeria, indicating a significant gap [5] - Only 293% of students in Nigeria score above 50% on the JAMB exam [6] The Early Birth Project's Intervention - The Early Birth Project aims to provide STEM education to students preparing for JAMB and WAEC [7] - The project has seen students achieve improved JAMB scores, with some exceeding 200 [8][11] - A significant number of candidates, 13, scored above 200, representing 61%, and 84 passed the 180 cutoff mark [11] - Math scores were notably high among candidates, indicating potential in science and STEM [11] - Some students have received scholarships for cyber security and admissions to universities [11] Call to Action - The project emphasizes that even small efforts can transform lives [1][12] - The project seeks support through funding, community involvement, and individual contributions [9][10][13]