Toba Mayowa Jerry
With over a decade of experience in the ICT sector, Toba has dedicated his career to empowering the next generation of innovators across Nigeria and Africa. His passion for technology education is evident in his commitment to teaching coding and robotics to children. From 2019 to 2021, Jerry was the Africa Code Week Ambassador to Nigeria, a role in which he significantly impacted the nation's tech education landscape. During his tenure, he trained over 10,000 kids and 5,000 teachers, equipping them with essential skills in coding and robotics. His work has been instrumental in promoting digital literacy and fostering a love for technology among young learners. Jerry's influence extends beyond Nigeria. He has collaborated with the Federal Ministry of Education in both Nigeria and Ghana to advance digital literacy through coding and robotics. He also worked with Google on the CS First project, coordinating initiatives in northern Nigeria. As an international referee and coach for the FIRST LEGO League (FLL), the world's largest robotics competition, Jerry has played a key role in shaping the competitive landscape in West Africa. He has coordinated the regional and national FLL competitions in Nigeria and Ghana from 2017 to 2023. Driven by a vision to make coding and robotics accessible to every child, Jerry continues to lead initiatives that inspire and prepare youth for the digital age. His contributions have not only shaped the future of countless students but have also strengthened the foundation of technology education across the continent.
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