A UK-based Nigerian technology expert, Joseph Origbo, is leading youth-focused digital skills initiatives across two continents, with programmes currently running in Derby, United Kingdom, and Ota, Ogun State, Nigeria.
Origbo, who serves as Director at TES Community CIC in Derby and also works with McAnderson Institute of Technology in Nigeria, is coordinating efforts aimed at equipping young people with coding skills, cultural identity, and global tech exposure.
In the UK, TES House recently launched a new community-driven programme that combines Yoruba language education with coding classes for children aged 6 to 14.
The Code and Culture Initiative, which held its maiden session in June, is funded by the National Lottery Community Fund and is scheduled to hold monthly.
The initiative, held at the Community Room in Churchside Walk, Derby, introduces children to basic programming using HTML while also reconnecting them with their cultural roots through Yoruba language immersion.
Speaking after the event, Origbo widely regarded as a diaspora leader in youth empowerment, said the programme was designed to boost both cultural confidence and digital literacy among young people from ethnic minority backgrounds.
“For many of these children, this was their first time writing code, and they embraced it with so much excitement and curiosity,”, he said.
Instructors at the session included Yoruba facilitator Akindayo Akindolani and female coder, Omolara Oladipupo, who guided the children through building their first web pages.
Meanwhile in Nigeria, Origbo’s digital education work continues under McAnderson Associates, which recently partnered with Covenant University’s AfDB Center of Excellence to host a tech-focused event titled “The Future of Work and Remote Tech Careers.”
Held on June 20, 2025, the event drew participation from hundreds of students, tech enthusiasts, and industry experts.
Discussions centred around global job opportunities, remote work readiness, and digital certifications which is a key part of preparing youth for international recognition and competitiveness.
Speakers included Dr. Agboola Mayowa, head of the university’s Hebron Startup Lab; Dr. William Ugbomeh, who spoke on remote work tools; and Samuel Iheagwam, who facilitated a no-code app development workshop.
Ayobamidele Ajiboye, COO of McAnderson, highlighted pathways to international tech certifications, including discounts through the company’s online platform.
Origbo, who played a strategic leadership role in programme design and coordination, said the goal was to expose Nigerian youth to global digital careers and ensure they are not left behind in the evolving tech ecosystem.
With active leadership roles in both countries, Origbo Builds Tech Bridges for Nigerian and UK Youth and exemplifies Leadership outside home country.
He is part of a growing number of Nigerian diaspora professionals contributing to Community impact, Contributions to tech sector development, and long-term youth empowerment beyond national borders.
From Derby to Covenant University, the Nigerian tech expert empowers youth across borders and his work pointed out to the increasing influence of diaspora-led development in reshaping education and economic opportunity across Africa.