Draft:Hammed Alabi
Hammed Kayode Alabi | |
|---|---|
| Born | Hammed Kayode Alabi Nigeria. |
| Nationality |  Nigeria |
| Citizenship | Nigeria |
| Education | University of Ilorin University of Edinburgh |
| Occupation | Educational Technology Entrepreneur |
| Organization(s) | Skill2Rural Kayode Alabi Leadership and Career Initiative (KLCI) |
| Known for | Educational development and technology |
| Website | hammedkayodealabi |
Hammed Kayode Alabi is a Nigerian educational technology entrepreneur, and digital development resercher who started Skill2Rural[1], an education [[Nonprofit organization|non-profit organisation]] that provides digital 21st-century skills and career readiness training that has reached thousands of young people in underserved communities such as slum, rural, and internally displaced persons (IDP) camp in Nigeria and Africa[2][3][4]. He is also the Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Kayode Alabi Leadership and Career Initiative (KLCI), a youth led non profit organization that aims to reduce inequalities through youth empowerment[5][6].
He is the only African to be selected for the ImpactAI program of the One Young World Summit[7][8] and a nominee of the 2024 Future Award Africa.[9][10]
Education
[edit]Alabi obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Human Kinetics/Education from University of Ilorin in 2015. He also holds a Masters of Arts (MA) degree in Africa and International Development from the University of Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
Career and activism
[edit]Alabi's mission is to help young people in underserved communities have access to education, skills and opportunities[11][12].
In 2017, Alabi founded Kayode Alabi Leadership and Career Initiative (KLCI) which aim to create opportunities for undeserved young people[13].
He has participated and represented Nigeria at high-level meetings such as the One Young World Summit as the only African scholar[14] and In September 2023, he was chosen for the 16-week Western Union Foundation Fellowship powered by the Watson Institute[15][16]. Alabi is a 2024 nominee of the Future Award[17][18]
References
[edit]- ^ Nigeria, Guardian (2024-08-03). "Kayode Alabi Leadership and Career Initiative (KLCI) launches Skill2Rural.org edTech platform". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 2024-10-03.
- ^ Okeke-Korieocha, Ifeoma (2024-09-28). "Meet Hammed Kayode Alabi, the only Nigerian selected for global ImpactAI scholarship". Businessday NG. Retrieved 2024-10-03.
- ^ Ogwo, Charles (2024-08-10). "Skill2Rural.Org edtech platform launched to empower 1m African youth by 2030". Businessday NG. Retrieved 2024-10-03.
- ^ "KLCI Launches Skill2Rural to Empower Underprivileged Youth With 21st-Century Skills – EdTechReview". 2024-08-06. Retrieved 2024-10-03.
- ^ Ogunyemi, Ifedayo (2024-08-11). "KLCI launches Skill2Rural, edtech platform, to empower young people in Africa". Tribune Online. Retrieved 2024-10-03.
- ^ Ogunyemi, Ifedayo (2024-08-18). "Young people with access to 21st-century skills can create solutions to problems in African communities ―Alabi". Tribune Online. Retrieved 2024-10-03.
- ^ Ogunyemi, Ifedayo (2024-09-29). "Alabi selected for ImpactAI scholarship, attends One Young World Summit". Tribune Online. Retrieved 2024-10-03.
- ^ Nigeria, Guardian (2024-09-23). "Hammed Kayode Alabi selected for prestigious ImpactAI scholarship, attends One Young World Summit in Montreal, Canada". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 2024-10-03.
- ^ TFAA (2024-09-22). "Celebrating the Great and Daring: Here are the nominees of The Future Awards Africa 2024". The Future Awards Africa. Retrieved 2024-10-03.
- ^ Abu, Augustine (2024-09-23). "2024 Future Awards: Layi Wasabi, Bnxn among nominees". Premium Times Nigeria. Retrieved 2024-10-03.
- ^ "Kayode Alabi Leadership, Career Initiative (KLCI) Launches Skill2Rural.org EdTech Platform – THISDAYLIVE". www.thisdaylive.com. Retrieved 2024-10-03.
- ^ Ihekwoaba, Chinedu Junior (2019-12-17). "The Africa of my Dream - An Interview with Hammed Alabi". Tekedia. Retrieved 2024-10-03.
- ^ "KLCI Launches Programmes To Inspire Communities, Create Future Leaders – Independent Newspaper Nigeria". 2024-05-30. Retrieved 2024-10-03.
- ^ "Alabi Selected for Prestigious ImpactAI Scholarship, Attends One Young World Summit in Montreal, Canada – THISDAYLIVE". www.thisdaylive.com. Retrieved 2024-10-03.
- ^ "Alabi: Entrepreneur Using EdTech to Democratise Access to 21st-century Skills – THISDAYLIVE". www.thisdaylive.com. Retrieved 2024-10-03.
- ^ Institute, Watson (2024-03-19). "If you have an idea, create it… Engage the users as you build and do it afraid. - Watson Institute". Retrieved 2024-10-03.
- ^ "FULL LIST: Layi Wasabi, Ademola Lookman, Young John Nominated for The Future Awards Africa 2024 - Nigerian Entertainment Today". 2024-09-24. Retrieved 2024-10-03.
- ^ Adeyinka, Ayomitide (2024-09-23). "Celebrating the Great and Daring: Here are the nominees of The Future Awards Africa 2024 » YNaija". YNaija. Retrieved 2024-10-03.