Caleb University has become a Colossal Hub for Innovation and Academic Excellence – Ag. VC, Prof Adewale

_It’s a testimonial of the hard work we do in our classrooms – Management

In a stunning demonstration of creativity and technical prowess, a team of Caleb University Students from the Computer Science department, armed with world-class, newly developed software named ‘Valour,’ has emerged as champions at the Bell’s University of Technology Hackathon Competition.

Valour, “the Smart, Bold, Brainy, Savvy, Mango Master, ” who won the first position for Caleb University, fuses AI power with fruity precision using advanced computer vision and deep learning models, instantly detecting ripeness. It was strategically designed to leverage machine learning and image processing, as it classifies ripeness with impressive precision.
Composed of skilled student professionals in software engineering, data science, and artificial intelligence, the students’ innovative solution, fuelled by the power of vivid imagination, addresses common challenges in the agricultural sector, as the team developed a state-of-the-art App that utilizes machine learning and AI to detect whether a mango is ripe or spoilt.

Prof. Sunday Adewale, Ag Vice Chancellor, while hosting the victorious team in his office, declared that: “Caleb University has become a Colossal Hub for Innovation and Academic Excellence”. The Professor of Mathematics added that: “the success of Valour at Bell’s University Hackathon is a testament to Caleb University’s commitment to nurturing academic excellence, innovation, and real-world problem-solving appliances. As an institution, Caleb University fosters an environment that emphasises interdisciplinary collaboration, hands-on learning, and cutting-edge research, providing students with the tools and resources necessary to succeed in today’s rapidly evolving technological landscape.

The Caleb University ambassadors include Harmony Abayomi, a final year Software and Computer Vision Engineer; Nwachukwu Chibuzor, 400-level Data and AI Engineer; and Efod Freda, a 400-levelData Analyst, who all worked tirelessly to develop a product that not only highlighted their technical expertise but also provided a practical, market-ready solution for the agricultural industry.

According to the developers, “detecting ripeness and spoilage in mangoes remains a significant challenge for farmers, suppliers, and consumers. Identifying when a mango is perfectly ripe can be difficult”.
“Overripe fruits lead to wastage and loss of value, while under-ripe ones fail to meet the expectations of consumers who want fresh, ready-to-eat and nutritious fruits. The importance of this App becomes expedient when one reasons that traditional methods, like visual inspection or physical feel, are often subjective and unreliable, which often results in good fruits being discarded or left unsold, the computer scientists stressed.

Dr Adeniyi Akanni, Head of Department of Computer Science and Team Coordinator, Mr Ajala, in a joint statement, offered that “the team’s winning product is a sophisticated web and mobile application that leverages advanced machine learning and AI algorithms. This app can accurately determine the ripeness of mangoes by analysing images and data”.

Indeed, the team’s pioneering work represents the intersection of technology and agriculture. The AI-powered mango ripeness detection app is not only a testament to technical expertise but also a symbol of the power of interdisciplinary collaboration. As they continue to enhance their project, Caleb University has proven to be the destination for
advancing agricultural, scientific innovation, setting new standards for how technology can improve food quality and reduce waste worldwide.