Category: EDUCATION

Description: Victor Eyo is a Nigerian tech leader and social innovator passionate about creating inclusive pathways for African youth to thrive through technology and education. He is the Founder and Director of Hakeela, an EdTech startup equipping marginalized and special needs individuals with digital skills, tech jobs, and entrepreneurship opportunities. Under his leadership, Hakeela has impacted over 5,000 people across Nigeria, Ghana, Malawi, and Rwanda, raised $15,000 in grants, and gained recognition from platforms like The Guardian Nigeria, BlankPaperz, and Loyal Insight. Victor’s work has earned global acknowledgment from organizations such as the Future Africa Leaders Foundation, Ashoka, and the We Are Family Foundation for driving youth innovation and inclusion. He also leads the Youth and Teens Entrepreneurship Center (Yatec), where he supports young founders in building scalable, sustainable ventures. A Computer Science and Entrepreneurship graduate, Victor continues to champion the vision of an Africa where no young person is left behind in the digital revolution. His journey embodies innovation, resilience, and purpose — proving that one idea, when powered by vision and empathy, can transform lives across a continent.