Olalekan Adeeko

Adeeko

Olalekan Adeeko is a Nigerian computer scientist, data analyst and educator. He teaches technology in his native Yoruba language on TikTok, YouTube and Facebook and co-founded Tedprime Hub – an initiative focused on providing educational resource and training teachers and students to promote SDGs.

Quotes

• The goal is to make technology accessible to everyone, regardless of the language of communication.”
• By teaching in Yoruba, I’m able to reach those who might struggle with English-based resources, empowering them to use tech in their everyday lives.
• So for me, he declared, “the MVP award is a testament to the power of inclusive education
• When people can learn in their native language, they gain confidence and can more easily grasp complex concepts like AI and data analysis.
• It’s not just about learning technology; it’s about empowering people to use it to solve real problems in their communities
  • Adeeko talks on creating tech tutorials in Yoruba

• it is always in our best interest to drive disruptive learning and innovation with world’s best practices. As a result of our partnership with Diamond Challenge, we foster learning through entrepreneurship, technology, and global citizenship amongst teachers and students in Nigeria and Africa.
  • https://businessday.ng/news/article/university-of-delaware-horn-entrepreneurship-diamond-challenge-2022-begins/

• So, I am passionate about making technology more inclusive and accessible, and I’m thrilled that my efforts have resonated with so many people both online and offline including the over 100,000 followers on my various social media handles.
  • https://tribuneonlineng.com/au-teacher-prize-winner-adeeko-bags-microsoft-most-valuable-professional-award/

• This event brought together top government and global agencies officials including ministers of education, UNESCO, the ILO, the World Bank, and other major organizations.
  • https://tribuneonlineng.com/au-teacher-prize-winner-adeeko-bags-microsoft-most-valuable-professional-award/

• So, it’s been incredibly rewarding to see my work featured on platforms like the BBC and TechCabal, and I’ve even had the honour of speaking as a panelist at the just concluded African Union’s Skills Week held in Accra, Ghana.
  • https://tribuneonlineng.com/au-teacher-prize-winner-adeeko-bags-microsoft-most-valuable-professional-award/

• I strongly believe that using technology will greatly help to close educational gaps, especially among people in the hard-to-reach communities across Africa.
  • https://tribuneonlineng.com/au-teacher-prize-winner-adeeko-bags-microsoft-most-valuable-professional-award/

• Nigeria needs to take more proactive measures to position itself for prosperity within the digital economy, we must also emphasize the promotion of basic digital skills among those on the other side of the digital divide.” — on bridging the tech skills gap in Nigeria[1]

• “I was enjoying teaching but curiosity pulled me deeper into tech and AI and today I still teach not just students but teachers and business owners because there’s no limit to what you can be or achieve.” on his journey from classroom teacher to tech educator[2]