Our Story

TechNest Community started from a clear gap.Too many people are interested in technology but feel insecure where to begin, how to grow, or who to turn to for guidance. Others are already learning but feel disconnected, unsupported, or invisible within the ecosystem.TechNest was created to be that missing bridge.What began as community conversations grew into structured programs, mentorship opportunities, and community events such as Tech in the Park, designed to make technology feel open, accessible, and part of everyday life. From the beginning, the goal has been simple and consistent: Build a space where people can learn, grow, and belong without needing permission or prior experience.TechNest is not about shortcuts. It is about support, clarity, and sustainable growth.

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What We Do

TechNest designs programs and experiences that help people move from curiosity to confidence and from learning to opportunity. Our work includes:

Mentorship & Internship pathways

We connect learners with experienced professionals and real internship opportunities, providing guidance, accountability, and hands-on industry exposure to accelerate career growth.

Mentorship & Internship pathways

Hands-On Tech & Digital skills program

Our programs focuses on practical in-demand digital skills taught through real projects, tools, and workflows, ensuring learners gain job-ready experience, not just theory.

Hands-On Tech & Digital skills program

Community Events

We host workshops, meetups, and tech events like "TECH IN THE PARK" that brings learners, professionals, and industry leaders together to learn, share ideas and build meaningful connections.

Community Events

Strategic Partnerships

We collaborate with forward-thinking companies, institutions, and tech communities to create opportunities, drive innovations and expand access to skills, talents and resources. Everything we do is built with intention, relevance and long term impact in mind.

Strategic Partnerships

Our Vision, Mission and Values.

Our mission is to empower individuals with practical, in-demand digital skills through hands-on learning, mentorship, and internship pathways that prepares them for real world opportunities. We envisioned an inclusive and thriving tech ecosystem where talent is nurtured, communities are strengthened through events and collaborations. Guided by values of integrity, continuous learning and impact. We work closely with mentors, industry partners to build strategic relationships that expands access to skills, knowledge, and meaningful career pathways.

Mission

Our Mission

To create inclusive pathways into technology through mentorship, education, and community driven programs that support long term growth and opportunity.

Values

Our Values

Access over gatekeeping

Learning should be welcoming and understandable.

Community over competition

Growth happens faster when we build together.

Progress over perfection

Consistency matters more than comparison.

Impact over optics

We focus on real outcomes, not surface level inclusion.

Vision

Our Vision

A tech ecosystem where women, youth, newcomers, and marginalized communities are equipped to build, lead, and thrive.

Our Board OF Directors

Afolasade Bello

Afolasade Bello

Founder / Director

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Abdul Kabir

Abdul Kabir

Director of Programs

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Suliat Alaga

Suliat Alaga

Co-Founder

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Chinedu Wisdom

Chinedu Wisdom

Director of Fundraising

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Other Team Members

Ebarim Patrick

Ebarim Patrick

Product Designer

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Olamide Anifowoshe

Olamide Anifowoshe

IT Project Manager

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Ali Farhang

Ali Farhang

Data Scientist

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Raj Prajapati

Raj Prajapati

Admin Support

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Tomiwa Owolabi

Tomiwa Owolabi

Project Manager

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Maryam Tumininu

Maryam Tumininu

Social Media Lead

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Eshita Gupta

Eshita Gupta

Program Coordinator

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Oche Ogbole

Oche Ogbole

Product Designer

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Victor Okpare

Victor Okpare

Tech Support

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