Ibrahim Raisuwan

Nigerian tech educator bridging Africa's digital divide through free coding schools

Ibrahim Raisuwan (born 1989) is a Nigerian software developer and educator who founded the TechAfrican Initiative in 2016 to provide free coding education in underserved African communities. His innovative 'Code for Change' program has trained over 15,000 students across 8 countries, focusing on girls and rural populations typically excluded from tech education. TechAfrican's Lagos-based headquarters now serves as a hub for startups creating solutions to local challenges like agricultural logistics and healthcare access.

Raisuwan's vision began with a 2014 internship at Andela, where he recognized the lack of foundational tech training in Nigeria's education system. He developed a curriculum emphasizing practical skills like Python and blockchain, delivered through partnerships with local governments and NGOs. His 2018 launch of the 'Girls Code Africa' initiative specifically targets gender disparities, achieving a 60% female enrollment rate in its programs.

Recipient of the 2019 African Youth Leadership Award, Raisuwan's work has produced notable successes including the FarmConnect platform (winner of the 2020 World Bank AgriHack), which connects Nigerian farmers with markets. His TEDx talk "Code the Future" outlines his vision for an African tech renaissance built on equitable education. Learn more through TechAfrican's official site and the Africa Code School network.