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The Story Behind the Mission
Tech-Savvy Teacher International was founded with a bold belief: that technology, when taught practically and accessibly, can transform every professional and every institution it touches. What began as a training program for educators quickly grew into Africa's fastest-growing community of tech-forward professionals. Over 8 years, we have built a community of over 1,220 trained professionals, partnered with 300+ schools, and taken professionals on transformative Educational Tours & Retreats to Dubai, Rwanda, and Kenya. As a Microsoft Global Training Partner and Certiport Authorized Testing Center, we deliver internationally recognized certifications that open doors globally. Our ETR programs create experiences that no classroom can replicate. And our upcoming Digital SkillUp Academy will make world-class digital training accessible to every professional in Africa. This is more than training. This is transformation
Our Values
Mission
To equip professionals in education, government, and corporate sectors with practical digital skills that increase workplace productivity, improve outcomes, and accelerate organizational growth
Vision
To build a digitally efficient workforce across sectors that drives sustainable societal transformation in Africa and beyond
Core Values
• Practical Impact — We teach what works, not just what's theoretical
• Global Standards — Internationally recognized credentials, African relevance
• Community — We build cohorts, not just classrooms
• Excellence — 8 years of consistently delivering measurable results
• Transformation — Every program is designed to change something real
Expert Team
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Experts Who Care About Your Growth
Ify Obidi-Essien
Founder & Chief Executive Officer
Adetola Somotun
Head of Training & Programs
Esther Michael
Head of Administration & Communications
Obinna Maduabuchi
Finance Consultant
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