Students of Aramoko District Commercial Secondary School in Aramoko-Ekiti, Ekiti State, have developed a mobile application designed to improve personal safety and provide emergency assistance to people threatened by kidnapping, banditry and other security challenges.
The application, known as Safe Guardian, allows users to send distress alerts and share their live locations with trusted contacts whenever they find themselves in dangerous situations.
The student developers unveiled the innovation on Friday in Ibadan, Oyo State, during the second Byte Busters Coding Club Showcase 2026, organised under the Digital Education for Innovation and Economic Development Project of the Odu’a Investment Foundation.
Speaking during the presentation, the team’s leader, Johnny Pius, explained that the application was developed to provide users with a reliable means of seeking help during emergencies.
He said the technology would establish communication links between users and their trusted contacts, making it easier for people in distress to receive timely assistance.
“The Safe Guardian App is a personal safety companion that allows users to make quick responses when they find themselves in emergency situations. It is designed to enable users to share their live locations with their trusted contacts whenever they are in danger,” Pius said.
He added that the application would provide an additional layer of protection by simplifying the process of requesting assistance during security emergencies.
“Safety is important, so having a mobile device application like the Safe Guardian App on your phone provides a safer way of asking for assistance and calling for help when you find yourself in an emergency situation,” he stated.
Other innovations showcased at the event included an artificial intelligence-powered computer-based testing platform, Tomato AI, an emergency response system, a sign language application and a digital marketplace designed to support local traders.
The students also presented technology-driven solutions aimed at reducing post-harvest losses in maize production and facilitating communication through a Yoruba-English translation application.
Chairman of the Advisory Council of the Odu’a Investment Foundation, Dr Olatokunbo Awolowo Dosunmu, commended the students for developing practical solutions to societal problems.
She stressed the need to equip young Nigerians with the skills and confidence to participate actively in the development of emerging technologies.
“It is therefore not enough for them to become passive users of technologies developed elsewhere. We must give them the confidence and capability to participate actively in shaping the digital future,” she said.
Similarly, the Chairman of Odu’a Investment Company Limited, Dr Tola Kasali, represented by a company director, Lady Adebola Oshibogun, described the programme as an investment in human capital and the economic future of the South-West.
He noted that exposing public school students to coding, artificial intelligence and digital creativity would prepare them to contribute meaningfully to a technology-driven economy.
Kasali also called for stronger partnerships among governments, educational institutions, private organisations and technology companies to address the digital skills gap.
