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Build yourselves beyond classrooms, Bajeh urges Computer Science students

By Mustafa Abubakar

A lecturer at the Department of Computer Science, University of Ilorin, Dr Amos Bajeh, has urged students of the Department to develop their skills in order for them to contribute their quotas to human development.      

Dr Bajeh gave the advice during the 2024/2025 Capstone Project Exhibition held penultimate Tuesday (June 3, 2025) at the University Auditorium Basement,

The don, who is also the Sub-Dean of the Faculty of Communication and Information Sciences, said that the project was initiated to enable students to build software solutions to real-life problems using the principles, tools, and methodologies of software engineering.

He explained that they were not expected to present ideas but to demonstrate working software, saying that the real test is in the application, not the theory”.

Also speaking, the Head of the Department of Computer Science, Prof. R.O.Oladele, applauded the commitment of both students and staff to the continued success of the project.

He said, “The Capstone has grown into a tradition of excellence. It sharpens critical thinking, fosters creativity, and most importantly, teaches students that classroom learning must translate into real-world solutions”.

 He also praised Dr Bajeh for sustaining and enhancing the programme, describing him as “a man of quality, standard and excellence”.

Ten student teams showcased their software products, covering solutions across healthcare, education, finance, and other sectors. The projects were assessed by a panel of academic experts and industry-based software professionals.

Speaking with UNILORIN Bulletin after the event, Miss Aisha Adeola Abdurraheem, who is the Vice President of the  Departmental Students Association, said,”Participating in the CSC 420 Software Engineering Capstone project was a truly insightful experience. With industry experts evaluating our work, we gained a real-world perspective on what the tech industry expects. Working under tight deadlines and limited resources taught me the importance of effective teamwork, problem-solving, and building meaningful solutions beyond just writing code. One of the most impactful parts was learning how to pitch our software products to professionals and potential investors. It improved my presentation skills and taught me how to communicate technical ideas clearly and persuasively. I’m grateful to have been part of this well-structured initiative. It was a valuable bridge between academic learning and industry practice. An impressive experience indeed.”

Another student, Boluwatife Miracle Ajolore, while also commenting, said that, “Being my Group’s Coordinator was both a challenge and a joy, juggling deadlines and school life wasn’t easy, but watching our project management system come to life made it all worth it. We built something real, that solves actual problems, and I’m proud of that. He added that, I was blown away by the talent in our Department. This project had me working with people I hadn’t even met in four years of studying Computer Science. But it connected us and that alone means a lot.

‘‘Every group came with strong, creative ideas, and when they said only three teams would be picked, I’m sure everyone’s heart skipped. It added a healthy kind of pressure that made the whole thing even more exciting.

Highlights of the event include presentation of cash awards to the best project group.