Hammed Kayode 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 | Skill2Rural Kayode Alabi Leadership and Career Initiative (KLCI) |
| Known for | Educational development and technology |
| 🌐 Website | hammedkayodealabi |
Hammed Kayode Alabi is a Nigerian social entrepreneur, educator, and advocate for youth empowerment, recognized for his innovative work in education technology and leadership development across Africa.[1] He is the founder and CEO of the Kayode Alabi Leadership and Career Initiative (KLCI)[2] and the Skill2Rural,[3] initiatives that have collectively impacted over 8,500 underserved and displaced young people across Nigeria and Africa.[4][5]
He is the only African to be selected for the ImpactAI program of the One Young World Summit[6][7] and a nominee of the 2024 Future Award Africa.[8][9]
Early Life and Education
Alabi was born in Nigeria. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Education with a specialization in Human Kinetics from the University of Ilorin, where he graduated as the Best Graduating Student in the 2014/2015 academic session.[10] He furthered his studies by obtaining a Masters of Science (MSc) degree in Africa and International Development from the University of Edinburgh, supported by the Mastercard Foundation Scholarship.[11]
Career and activism
Alabi's mission is to help young people in underserved communities have access to education, skills, and opportunities.[12][13]
In 2017, Alabi founded Kayode Alabi Leadership and Career Initiative (KLCI), a youth-led organization aimed at empowering young people in underserved communities through education, mentorship, and career development programs.[14] And in 2020, Alabi launched the Skill2Rural Bootcamp, a program designed to equip young individuals with essential 21st-century skills. The bootcamp combines online resources with immersive skills-based training, reaching over 8,500 participants across Nigeria and Africa.[15][16][17]
He has participated and represented Nigeria at high-level meetings such as the One Young World Summit as the only African scholar[18] and in September 2023, he was chosen for the 16-week Western Union Foundation Fellowship powered by the Watson Institute.[19][20] Alabi is a 2024 nominee of the Future Award[21][22]
In July 2025, he won the University of Edinburgh Alumni of the Year Award for his outstanding public life contributions and youth education impact.[11][23]
References
- ↑ Ogunyemi, Ifedayo (18 August 2024). "Young people with access to 21st-century skills can create solutions to problems in African communities ―Alabi". Tribune Online. Retrieved 14 May 2025.
- ↑ Pathak, Shalini (6 August 2024). "KLCI Launches Skill2Rural to Empower Underprivileged Youth With 21st-Century Skills – EdTechReview". Retrieved 14 May 2025.
- ↑ Amos (3 August 2024). "Kayode Alabi Leadership and Career Initiative (KLCI) launches Skill2Rural.org edTech platform". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 14 May 2025.
- ↑ Ogwo, Charles (10 August 2024). "Skill2Rural.Org edtech platform launched to empower 1m African youth by 2030". Businessday NG. Retrieved 14 May 2025.
- ↑ Ogunyemi, Ifedayo (11 August 2024). "KLCI launches Skill2Rural, edtech platform, to empower young people in Africa". Tribune Online. Retrieved 14 May 2025.
- ↑ Okeke-Korieocha, Ifeoma (28 September 2024). "Meet Hammed Kayode Alabi, the only Nigerian selected for global ImpactAI scholarship". Businessday NG. Retrieved 14 May 2025.
- ↑ Ogunyemi, Ifedayo (29 September 2024). "Alabi selected for ImpactAI scholarship, attends One Young World Summit". Tribune Online. Retrieved 14 May 2025.
- ↑ TFAA (22 September 2024). "Celebrating the Great and Daring: Here are the nominees of The Future Awards Africa 2024". The Future Awards Africa. Retrieved 14 May 2025.
- ↑ www.premiumtimesng.com https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/737947-2024-future-awards-layi-wasabi-bnxn-among-nominees.html. Retrieved 14 May 2025. Missing or empty
|title=(help) - ↑ "MEET KAYFACTOR". Kayfactor Inspires. Retrieved 14 May 2025.
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 "Hammed Kayode Alabi honoured with Being Edinburgh Award | News". The University of Edinburgh. 10 July 2025. Retrieved 2 August 2025.
- ↑ "Kayode Alabi Leadership, Career Initiative (KLCI) Launches Skill2Rural.org EdTech Platform – THISDAYLIVE". www.thisdaylive.com. Retrieved 3 October 2024.
- ↑ Ihekwoaba, Chinedu Junior (17 December 2019). "The Africa of my Dream - An Interview with Hammed Alabi". Tekedia. Retrieved 3 October 2024.
- ↑ "KLCI Launches Programmes To Inspire Communities, Create Future Leaders – Independent Newspaper Nigeria". 30 May 2024. Retrieved 3 October 2024.
- ↑ Anthony (28 July 2025). "KLCI and SEED Care & Support Foundation celebrate groundbreaking impact of Rafiki AI in Nigerian schools". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 2 August 2025.
- ↑ "KLCI, SEED Care Support Foundation Celebrate Groundbreaking Impact of Rafiki AI in Nigerian Schools". THISDAYLIVE. 27 July 2025. Retrieved 2 August 2025.
- ↑ "Hammed Kayode Alabi: A Social Entrepreneur Empowering Africa's Youth Through Education and Technology - News Dipper". 15 April 2025. Retrieved 2 August 2025.
- ↑ "Alabi Selected for Prestigious ImpactAI Scholarship, Attends One Young World Summit in Montreal, Canada – THISDAYLIVE". www.thisdaylive.com. 23 September 2024. Retrieved 3 October 2024.
- ↑ "Alabi: Entrepreneur Using EdTech to Democratise Access to 21st-century Skills – THISDAYLIVE". www.thisdaylive.com. 29 February 2024. Retrieved 3 October 2024.
- ↑ Institute, Watson (19 March 2024). "If you have an idea, create it… Engage the users as you build and do it afraid. - Watson Institute". Retrieved 3 October 2024.
- ↑ "FULL LIST: Layi Wasabi, Ademola Lookman, Young John Nominated for The Future Awards Africa 2024 - Nigerian Entertainment Today". 24 September 2024. Retrieved 3 October 2024.
- ↑ Adeyinka, Ayomitide (23 September 2024). "Celebrating the Great and Daring: Here are the nominees of The Future Awards Africa 2024 » YNaija". YNaija. Retrieved 3 October 2024.
- ↑ O’Toole, Emer (31 July 2025). "Empowering youth through education - Edinburgh Impact". Edinburgh Impact | The University of Edinburgh. Retrieved 2 August 2025.
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