The Nigeria I See

Season’s greetings everyone. Recently, I had the rare privilege of interviewing the recipient of the 2017 Innovation award of the UK Royal academy of Engineering – Godwin Benson. At 27 years of age, he is the CEO of Tuteria – one of the foremost EduTech start-ups in Africa. A first class graduate of Systems Engineering from the University of Lagos, Godwin is passionate about education, technology, business and ministry and is keen on leveraging his experience as a Systems Engineer in education to bring about sustainable development.  In this brief interview, he talks about starting Tuteria and how indispensable innovation in technology is to the development of Nigeria. It was encouraging and inspiring. Kindly read, comment, share but most important – resolve to bring that idea to life and solve that problem in your space. You have what it takes! ~~~~~~ TNIS : What inspired the birth of Tuteria? Godwin : Tuteria connects people who are willing to learn and people who...

The SunRise Youth Intervention Organisation has been on for nearly six years. Chibuzor Agomuoh, a graduate of Human Physiology from the University of Calabar never envisioned starting a not-for-profit organisation His initial plan was to raise some money after NYSC, move to  England to study Physiotherapy.  As at the time of his NYSC year, SunRise had been on for three years. It was while seeking God in prayer that He made it clear to him that SunRise was not just a hobby, but a responsibility. Ladies and Gentlemen, meet Chibuzor Agomuoh, the Director of the SunRise Youth Intervention Organization TNIS: What is the SunRise Youth Intervention Organisation about and how was it birthed?   Chibuzor Agomuoh: The SunRise Youth Intervention Organisation is an independent faith based organisation with primary focus on youth intervention and youth development. Many times I have been asked this question: what inspired you to start SunRise? SunRise is purely the concept o...

Hello everyone! I'd like to introduce Mr. Eta Uso,  a young global citizen committed to the advancement of freedom and democracy in  Nigeria and beyond. Here's our conversation. Enjoy! TNIS: Tell us about yourself and what you do Eta Uso : I am a man of few words as you would soon get to know in the course of this interview. Therefore, in few words, I am currently working in Nigeria to strengthen political parties’ internal democracy, as well as foster greater political inclusion and social rights for marginalized constituencies (women, youth and persons with disabilities) within Nigeria’s diverse population. TNIS: From your profile, it’s evident that you are very passionate about Politics and Governance; what fuels that passion? Eta Uso : Exclusion! I am motivated because politically, I am marginalized. The youth of Nigeria are marginalized. Our young women are marginalized. Our fellow citizens living with disabilities are marginalized. The exclusion of these in...

Today is Democracy day! I’m happy – not because I don’t face the same challenges that the average Nigerian does but because I am part of a generation that is rewriting Nigeria’s story. A generation that is turning stumbling blocks to stepping stones and seeing opportunities for growth and change in seemingly bleak situations. Below is an interview with a game changer – A proud Nigerian and person of impact. Enjoy! Samuel T. Segun is a Social Entrepreneur , Educator, and Researcher. As a social entrepreneur, He is a Co-founder of Redwood Leadership and Lead Researcher for its innovation lab focused on advancing, market & political research in Nigeria. He also serves as National Curator of Project Nigeria, a nation building platform estimated to have impacted over 25000 Nigerians at the end of 2016. He is also a member of the TEDx Calabar core team and  the Global Shapers Community, Calabar Hub.   TNIS:    Thank you, Mr. Segun for this op...