Learning across hierarchies was not a phrase I knew early in my career, but it is exactly what happened. I was the engineer. He held a different role. By every formal measure the organisation had available, I outranked him. I had the degree, the grade and the professional designation. He had none of those things. […]
What Prize-Giving in Technology Is Really For: SMARP 2026 AI and Robotics Prize SMARP 2026 AI and Robotics Prize? Some years ago, a young man won a book through one of the free technology competitions I ran online, back when we were just starting out. I do not remember the exact competition but I believe […]
Happy Father’s Day (real father in an AI world) I have spent quite a bit of my professional life thinking about human capital. What does it actually take to develop people, build capability, and create the conditions in which talent can grow into something meaningful and lasting? When I organized free IT career seminars, mentored […]
The Day I Learned Why Some People Never Teach You Anything (knowledge hoarding at work) It was cold in that room. Always cold. The IBM mainframe computers at United Bank for Africa required a carefully controlled environment. It was an atmosphere of chilled air, humidity management, fire suppression systems. As the operators who worked inside […]
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Bridging the Digital Skills Gap with Microsoft Skills for Jobs Nigeria As Nigeria’s Tech Mentor of the Year 2024, I remain deeply committed to leveraging mentorship and digital skills development to unlock potential and drive sustainable growth across Nigeria and Africa. Indeed, that’s why I’m proud to support Microsoft Skills for Jobs Nigeria, an initiative […]
The African tech landscape is changing rapidly, bringing both opportunities and challenges. As new innovations emerge, professionals must continuously learn, adapt, and grow to stay relevant. While self-learning and formal education play essential roles, there’s another powerful force that often goes unnoticed: mentorship. Tech mentorship in Africa has become indispensable. Indeed, we cannot ignore the […]
How to Start the Year with Purpose and Impact: Lessons from the PM Growth Zone Webinar My first engagement of the year was the PM Growth Zone webinar, themed “Start Strong, Run Smart, and Achieve More.” It was billed as a fresh start to the new year. The webinar therefore offered an opportunity to reboot, […]
I’m deeply honored to have been nominated for—and to win—the first-ever Tech Mentor of the Year award. I am truly humbled. This award is one of the key new categories introduced at the annual National Information Technology Merit Awards (NITMA), organized by the Nigeria Computer Society (NCS). As the umbrella organization for IT professionals and […]
Today was truly inspiring as I joined the celebration of African youth innovation at the 17th edition of the Schools Computer Club Initiative (SCCI) International STEAM Summit and Awards. This event not only showcased the brilliance of our young minds. It undeniably also underscored the transformative power of STEAM education in shaping the future. A […]