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Est. 2021 · Columbus, Ohio

Preparing
people of
African descent
for tech.

Training, mentoring, and hands-on support that closes the skills gap — for students in Nigeria and the diaspora in the United States.

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ODIBO — globe and Ụwa Bụ Ahia motto Motto: The World is a Marketplace
100% Basic Training placement rate
2021 First cohort piloted in Nigeria
2 Countries: Nigeria & USA
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Our Story

“Every participant becomes tomorrow’s mentor.”

In 2021, our founder was inspired to invest in educational uplift in his ancestral homeland — the Arochukwu Kingdom, Abia State, Nigeria — responding to trends he saw across Nigeria and other African nations: high unemployment and underemployment, and a widespread loss of hope driving talented people to seek opportunity anywhere but home. That vision culminated in a December gathering, and Basic Training was piloted a few weeks later. Four participants completed the program.

The following year, those participants became the mentors for the next class — two more completed the program that year. That cycle still runs today.

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Mindset

Preparation
Patience
Professionalism

Skillset

Tech skills
Soft skills

Toolset

Hardware
Software
Learning that is: SERVICE‑ORIENTED PROJECT‑BASED COLLABORATIVE LIFELONG See our full process →

What we’re doing right now

2024–PRESENT

1‑on‑1 Mentorship

Participants and volunteer mentors pair up for sustained, individual guidance.

Success story: Ebele
2023–PRESENT

E‑Commerce Incubator

Support for entrepreneurs — from a first business plan to launch.

Success story: Jasma
ONGOING

Grant Writing

Research and grant support for our Service Learning Partners.

Helped raise $5,000+ in grants
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In their words

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“I didn’t just go through theory, I got to practice real skills that I now use every day.”

Ebuka — Data Analyst
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“He gave me the exact tools, practical advice, and structural guidance I needed to actually succeed.”

Ebele — Freelance Developer
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“They didn’t just teach me tools; they taught me how to learn, how to build myself.”

Chike — Video Editor
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“I eventually secured a remote job, and my professional journey has continued to move upward since then.”

Daberechi — Financial Services Professional
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Our Partners
COLUMBUS AFRICAN FESTIVAL NIDOA OHIO MEGAVOX FOUNDATION
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Support our work Donate → Blog launching soon Stories from participants and mentors — coming shortly. Read more →

Help us close the gap.

Partner with us, back the incubator, or fund the next cohort in Arochukwu and Columbus.

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