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Meet the young Nigerian self-taught robotic engineer

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Oreyeni-Oti Odunayo
May 24, 2023

Joshua Olaiya is a self-taught robotic engineer who started building things at the age of 13. He has created several innovations to enhance people's lives and their communities.

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