Tom Ilube

Tech pioneer who revolutionized digital education in Africa

Tom Ilube CBE, a British-Nigerian tech entrepreneur, created Africa's first online learning platform through his venture GABA Online. Born in 1966, this London-born innovator combined his expertise in cybersecurity (as founder of Crossword Cybersecurity) with educational vision to bridge Africa's digital divide.

Ilube's groundbreaking work includes:

• Founding the African Science Academy - continent's first STEM girls' school
• Creating M-Shule - AI-powered mobile learning platform reaching 50,000+ students
• Pioneering digital ID systems through his work with Ghana's national identification authority

His TED Talks on African tech innovation have garnered millions of views, inspiring a new generation of African entrepreneurs.