Tech4Dev appoints Country Manager for Nigeria, Sub-Saharan Africa
Add us on Google The Technology for Social Change and Development Initiative (Tech4Dev) has appointed tech expert Abraham Akpan as its new Country Manager for Nigeria and Sub-Saharan Africa. Tech4Dev is a global non-profit organisation driving economic mobility for young, underserved populations by equipping them with high-quality technology knowledge and skills to access decent jobs and entrepreneurship opportunities. The tech company stated that Mr Akpan’s appointment is a key milestone in Tech4Dev’s growth strategy as the organisation builds on its presence in 30 African countries and continues to scale its programs, partnerships, and policy engagement into additional countries in the region. According to the tech startup, Mr Akpan’s leadership will support efforts to deliver on Tech4Dev’s 2030 vision of expanding access to economic opportunities at scale through inclusive skills development and the leveraging of artificial intelligence. Reacting to his appointment, Mr Akpan stated his commitment to responsible integration into the African talent ecosystem, noting his readiness to strengthen technology pipelines for young Africans to thrive. “I am honoured to join Tech4Dev at this pivotal moment, as the organisation leads efforts to advance digital inclusion, workforce readiness, and the responsible integration of AI into Africa’s talent ecosystem. “I look forward to working with partners and stakeholders to strengthen the tech pipeline, scale high-impact programs, and create meaningful economic opportunities for young people across Africa,” Mr Akpan stated Profile Mr Akpan brings over a decade of experience across Africa’s technology, innovation, and development ecosystem to Tech4Dev. A 2021 Mandela Washington Fellow, the tech expert has led and delivered high-impact programs focused on organisational growth, human capital development, and inclusive economic opportunity across multiple African countries. Before this appointment, Mr Akpan served as Chief Operating Officer at Taltrix, where he led workforce solutions connecting African talent to global opportunities. READ ALSO: Nigeria rolls out new TB diagnostic technology, urges free testing uptake In his new role, the country manager will oversee strategic partnerships, program development, and regional operations, strengthening Tech4Dev’s capacity to expand pathways to economic prosperity and mobility for young people across Africa. Tech4Dev says it remains committed to expanding equitable access to high-quality technology knowledge and skills as pathways to economic mobility and prosperity, connecting young, underserved populations to jobs, mentorship, and entrepreneurship opportunities. Mr Akpan’s appointment reinforces the organisation’s commitment to leadership, scale, and long-term impact across Africa. Share this: Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email Click to print (Opens in new window) Print