GBENGA FAWEHINMI FOUNDATION, DECISION SPAAK PARTNER TO TRAIN 10 MILLION AFRICANS IN AI SKILLS

The Gbenga Fawehinmi Foundation has joined forces with technology company Decision Spaak to bridge the digital divide, launching a major initiative aimed at equipping 10 million Africans with artificial intelligence and digital skills, with a strong focus on underserved communities and secondary school students.

The partnership, unveiled in Lagos on Monday, June 23, 2026, seeks to democratise access to AI education by providing practical training in artificial intelligence, data analytics, and innovation. It targets young people, particularly in secondary schools, preparing them for opportunities in the rapidly evolving digital economy.

Philip Adekambi, President and Chief Executive Officer of Decision Spaak, described the collaboration as a key step in the company’s mission to make AI knowledge accessible across the continent. “We are on a mission to train 10 million Africans on AI,” he said, noting that the firm has already reached over 500,000 people through various programmes.

This initiative marks Decision Spaak’s first major foray into secondary education, extending beyond its existing work with universities, professionals, and corporates. The company also offers a $50 million scholarship fund to support participants facing financial barriers.

Gbenga Agboola, Board Member and Director of the Gbenga Fawehinmi Foundation, emphasised AI’s transformative potential for vulnerable youth. The foundation, with nearly two decades of experience in scholarships and empowerment, sees the partnership as a boost to its STEM and digital literacy efforts.

Head of Operations at the foundation, Joshua Aremu, said the programme will start with a pilot phase involving selected students, featuring hands-on training, impact assessment, and gradual scaling to more schools and communities.

The partners plan to collaborate with educational institutions, government agencies, and community organisations to expand reach, addressing bureaucratic hurdles in the process.

This alliance underscores growing efforts to build Africa’s AI talent pipeline and foster inclusive technological development.