Beti Aba

A Nigerian tech entrepreneur revolutionizing women's access to digital education through her startup Edify Africa

Beti Aba is a visionary Nigerian entrepreneur whose work in bridging the digital divide has profoundly impacted thousands of women across West Africa. In 2021, she founded Edify Africa, a social enterprise providing affordable online education platforms tailored for rural women. Through her innovative approach combining offline data storage with solar-powered devices, Aba has enabled over 50,000 women to access vocational training in STEM fields since 2022.

Her landmark partnership with UN Women expanded the initiative to 15 countries, creating ripple effects in local economies. Aba's TEDx talk 'Bridging the Last-Mile Connectivity' (available on YouTube) has been translated into 12 languages and inspired similar programs in东南亚和南亚.

In 2024, her team developed the Edify Hub - solar-powered kiosks equipped with AI tutors that operate without internet. This innovation won the Global Tech for Good Award, making her the first African woman to receive this honor. Aba's work directly challenges systemic barriers by proving that digital literacy can be achieved even in areas with no electricity or internet infrastructure.