Bolu Temitope

Nigerian edtech pioneer revolutionizing access to STEM education in Africa

Bolu Temitope is the founder of EduStep, a Nigerian-based edtech platform that has transformed STEM education access across Africa since its launch in 2021. Through his innovative approach combining AI-driven learning tools with community-driven mentorship programs, Temitope has enabled over 500,000 students from underserved regions to participate in coding bootcamps and robotics competitions. His initiative EduStep Rural Reach (2022) established mobile learning labs that travel to remote villages, providing hands-on tech experiences using solar-powered devices. Recognized by UNESCO's 2023 Education Innovation Prize, his work directly addresses the UN Sustainable Development Goal 4 (Quality Education) while creating pathways for African youth to compete globally in tech sectors. In 2024, he partnered with the African Union to integrate digital literacy into national curricula across 15 countries, marking a historic shift in continental education policy.

Key partnerships include collaborations with Microsoft's AI for Good program and Sesame Workshop for child-friendly coding content. His 2023 TEDx talk 'Building Tomorrow's Tech Leaders Today' has garnered over 2 million views, inspiring similar initiatives in Kenya and Ghana. Temitope's vision extends to creating Africa's first continent-wide digital credential system through blockchain technology, ensuring equitable recognition of skills developed through non-traditional education pathways.