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Pioneer Statement
Preface
Our Story
Our Mission, Our Vision and Our Values SAIL Team
Relevance of Our Work
Our Programmes
Testimonials From Participants
A Quick Tour of Our Facilities
Our Expansion
Our Impact So Far
Why You Should Partner With Us Meet Our Partners
Sponsorship Tiers And Benefits Bespoke Partnership Opportunities
How To Plug Into Our Programmes.
Charting the Course for a Brighter Future.
"T he S AIL I nno v a on Lab is a bold and hear elt c ommitmen t to shaping a futur e wher e cr ea vity , technology , and en tr epr eneur ship c ome tog ether to empo w er y oung people with g ender balanc e to lead, cr ea te, and driv e meaningful chang e. I t is mor e than just a spac e; it is a pla orm o f opportunity , built to inspir e c on fidenc e, nurtur e inno v a on, and equip a new g ener a on with the skills and mindset needed to solv e r eal‑w orld pr oblems, cr ea te dec en t jobs, and thriv e in toda y’ s digital ec onom y
T hr ough this ini a v e, w e ar e f ostering a cultur e o f inno v a on, unlocking po ten al, and driving las ng impact tha t supports inclusiv e gr o wth and sustainable de v elopmen t acr oss our c ommuni es”.
Ov er the past thr ee y ear s, S AIL has e x emplified wha t bec omes possible when vision is met with in ten onal ac on and str a tegic in v estmen t. As T rustees, w e ar e pr oud to ha v e witnessed the tr ansf orma on o f S AIL in to a thriving hub wher e y oung people; especially girls ar e no t only learning but emer ging as leader s. T hr ough inno v a on, technology , and en terprise, the y ar e boldly r eimagining their futur e and ca taly sing chang e in their c ommuni es.
S AIL is mor e than a pr ogr amme; it is a gr o wing mo v emen t tha t is bridging opportunity gaps and la ying the f ounda on f or inclusiv e pr osperity T he impact e xtends far be y ond its ph y sical spac e, r eaching in to classr ooms, startups, and policy c on v er sa ons acr oss N ig eria.
W e r emain deeply c ommi ed to this w ork and look f orw ar d to a futur e shaped b y the brillianc e, cr ea vity , and c our ag e o f the ne xt g ener a on.
K en y a, R w anda, N amibia, and the U nited King dom, C c HUB brings deep e xper se in pr ogr amme design, curriculum deliv ery , and ec os y stem de v elopmen t. I ts pr o v en tr ack r ec or d includes suppor ng o v er 10,000 startups and deliv ering impact acr oss educa on, g o v ernanc e, health, and the cr ea v e ec onom y
T hr ough e xpert‑led tr aining, ac c ess to cu ng‑edg e tools, and an inclusiv e, c ollabor a v e learning en vir onmen t, the Lab is nurturing a new g ener a on o f en tr epr eneurial and digitally c ompeten t N ig erians. B e y ond skill ac quisi on, the Lab c on tributes meaningfully to the cr ea on o f dec en t jobs, ensuring tha t par cipan ts ar e no t only tr ained, but gain fully emplo y ed or ec onomically empo w er ed.
S inc e its inc ep on, it has empo w er ed o v er 10,000 par cipan ts thr ough a blend o f in‑per son and online tr aining pr ogr ammes f ocused on tech talen t de v elopmen t, STEM educa on f or senior sec ondary school studen ts, inquiry‑based learning pedag ogy f or thousands o f teacher s na onwide, and a startup ac c eler a tor f or y oung en tr epr eneur s.
T he S AIL I nno v a on Lab c on nues to shape the futur e o f inno v a on in Lag os, while pla ying a piv o tal r ole in N ig eria ’ s br oader socio‑ec onomic tr ansf orma on thr ough technology and human capital de v elopmen t.
T o empo w er N ig erian y outh thr ough tech tr aining, gr assr oo ts inno v a on, and str ategic partner ships that driv e emplo y ability , en tr epr eneur ship, and sustainable solu ons to social challeng es.
. Inno v a on: W e f oster cr ea vity and embr ac e cu ng‑edg e solu ons to solv e r eal‑w orld challeng es.
E mpo w ermen t: W e equip individuals with the skills and tools needed to thriv e in a technology‑driv en w orld.
. I nclusivity: W e cr eate opportuni es f or all, r egar dless o f backgr ound, to learn and gr o w.
C ollabor a on: W e v alue teamw ork and partner ships f or tr ansf orma v e impact.
Ex c ellenc e: W e uphold the highest standar ds, deliv ering w orld‑class tr aining and impac ul solu ons.
Deji Abisola
D esigna on
Chie f I mpact Offic er
Timothy Aluko
D esigna on
P r ogr ams L ead
D esigna on
P r ogr ams M anag er
D esigna on
T r aining and Capacity
B uilding M anag er
O ur f ocus e xtends to startups, and gr assr oo ts businesses, pr o viding them with the r esour c es, men tor ship, and financial support needed to scale and suc c eed. W e also adv oca te f or policies tha t pr o tect w ork er s' righ ts and pr omo te sa f e and pr oduc v e w ork en vir onmen ts.
U nited N a ons S ustainable D e v elopmen t
G oal 4: Q uality E duca on
G oal 4 o f the U nited N a ons S ustainable
D e v elopmen t G oals (SDG s ) f ocuses on ensuring inclusiv e and equitable quality educa on f or all and pr omo ng lif elong learning opportuni es. I t aims to pr o vide univ er sal ac c ess to educa on a t all le v els—early childhood, primary , sec ondary , and ter ary—while impr o ving educa on quality and elimina ng barrier s such as po v erty , g ender inequality , and lack o f r esour c es. K e y tar g ets include achie ving liter acy and numer acy f or all, enhancing talen t de v elopmen t f or
dec en t w ork, and building sa f e, inclusiv e learning en vir onmen ts. B y priori zing educa on, G oal 4 seeks to empo w er individuals, r educ e inequali es, and driv e sustainable de v elopmen t globally
U nited N a ons S ustainable D e v elopmen t
G oal 8: D ec en t W ork and E c onomic G r o wth
G oal 8 o f the U nited N a ons S ustainable D e v elopmen t
G oals (SDG s ) f ocuses on pr omo ng sustained, inclusiv e, and sustainable ec onomic gr o wth, full and pr oduc v e emplo ymen t, and dec en t w ork f or all. I t emphasiz es cr ea ng opportuni es f or all people to ac c ess fair w ag es, sa f e w orking c ondi ons, and emplo ymen t tha t r espects human dignity
K e y tar g ets include r educing unemplo ymen t, especially among y outh, elimina ng f or c ed labor and modern sla v ery , suppor ng en tr epr eneur ship and inno v a on, and ensuring fair labor pr ac c es. B y f ostering ec onomic gr o wth tha t benefits e v ery one, G oal 8 aims to r educ e po v erty , impr o v e living standar ds, and build str ong er , mor e r esilien t ec onomies w orldwide.
O ur past achie v emen ts no twithstanding, w e ha v e r emained r esolute in our aspir a ons to w ar ds equipping the y ouths o f Lag os f or global c ompe v eness. With this g oal in mind, w e will k eep empo w ering y oung minds with skills in technology and pr oblem‑solving so the y can cr ea te r eal‑w orld solu ons. Reflecting on
T he S AIL I nno v a on Lab has made gain ful strides to w ar ds achie ving its vision o f a futur e with limitless possibili es thr ough technology . I nch b y inch, w e ha v e edg ed closer to bec oming a leading hub f or inno v a on, technology , and en tr epr eneur ship in A frica.
(b ) SOFTW ARE DEVEL OPMENT (MERN ST A CK)
T his pr ogr amme tr ains par cipants in full‑stack web de v elopment using the MERN stack. I t pr o vides hands‑on experienc e in building scalable web applica ons. O ur T ar g et A udienc e ar e students, aspiring so war e engineers and startups. E ligibility Criteria: B asic knowledg e o f pr ogr amming is a plus C ommitment to c omple ng the full pr ogr amme P ar cipants ar e r equir ed to ha v e a laptop.
( c ) GENERA TIVE AI PR OGRAMME
T his pr ogr amme f ocuses on tr aining par cipants in ar ficial intellig enc e, specifically g ener a v e models such as GPT W e ar e harnessing AI to driv e cr ea vity , automa on, and pr oblem‑solving. O ur tar g et audienc e ar e AI enthusiasts, D e v elopers and D igital c ontent cr eators.
E ligibility Criteria: B ackgr ound in pr ogr amming or machine learning is pr ef err ed.
( d) DIGIT AL MARKETING PR OGRAMME
T his pr ogr amme tr ains par cipants in social media mark e ng, SE O , c ontent cr ea on, E mail M ark e ng and digital adv er sing. T he g oal is to empower businesses thr ough digital gr owth str ategies. O ur T ar g et A udienc e ar e E ntr epr eneurs, M ark e ng pr o f essionals and S mall business owners. N o prior experienc e is r equir ed to be a part o f this pr ogr amme.
( e ) G AME DEVEL OPMENT PR OGRAMME
T he Game D e v elopment P r ogr amme is designed to equip par cipants with the skills needed to cr eate inter ac v e digital games. T he pr ogr amme c o v ers game design, anima on, and user experienc e, enabling learners to build their own games using industry‑standar d tools. T he vision driving this pr ogr amme is to build the next g ener a on o f game de v elopers who willshape the futur e o f A frica ’ s gaming industry . O ur tar g et audienc e ar e students, aspiring game de v elopers and digital cr ea v es.
( f) PR ODUCT DESIGN
T he S AIL P r oduct D esign P r ogr am is designed to equip aspiring designers with the fundamental skills needed to cr eate user ‑c enter ed digital pr oducts. T he pr ogr am c o v ers k e y aspects o f U ser Experienc e (UX) and U ser I nterfac e (UI) design, including wir efr aming, pr o to typing, and usability principles. P ar cipants also gain hands‑on experienc e using industry‑standar d tools lik e Figma. I n addi on to technical skills, the pr ogr am emphasiz es design thinking, pr oblem‑solving, and user r esear ch, ensuring that par cipants understand how to cr eate func onal and visually appealing pr oducts. T hr ough a c ombina on o f mentorship, hands‑on pr ojects, and r eal‑world applica ons, tr ainees build a str ong f ounda on that pr epar es them f or car eers in pr oduct design.
(g) S AIL BL OCK CHAIN TE CHNOL OG Y T he B lock chain T r aining P r ogr am is designed to pr o vide par cipants with a c ompr ehensiv e understanding o f block chain technology and its applica ons. P ar cipants gain experienc e with E ther eum de v elopment, smart c ontr acts, and Solidity pr ogr amming. T he pr ogr am c o v ers k e y aspects such as distributed ledg er s y stems, dec entr aliza on, and c onsensus mechanisms (P r oo f ‑o f W ork & P r oo f ‑o f ‑S tak e ). T he curriculum includes pr ac cal tr aining in block chain security , dec entr aliz ed financ e (D e Fi), and r eal‑world applica ons in industries lik e financ e, supply chain, and healthcar e. A ddi onally , par cipants will work with E ther eum de v elopment tools, learn to audit smart c ontr acts, and explor e W eb3 solu ons. With mentorship, pr ac cal pr ojects, and r eal‑world case studies, tr ainees de v elopa solid f ounda on, equipping them f or car eers in block chain de v elopment, D e Fi, and r elated fields.
O ur STEM P r ogr amme is designed to ignite curiosity and inno v a on in senior sec ondary school studen ts b y in tr oducing them to ph y sical c ompu ng using Ar duino, an open‑sour c e pr o to typing pla orm. T hr ough engaging, hands‑on ac vi es, studen ts learn fundamen tal c onc ep ts in electr onics, pr ogr amming, and r obo cs, helping them de v elop pr oblem‑solving and cri cal thinking skills.
T he pr ogr am is open to studen ts ag ed 11‑18, including those in public schools, gap‑y ear studen ts, and w eek end learner s. B y f ostering early e xposur e to STEM, w e aim to inspir e the ne xt g ener a on o f scien sts, engineer s, and tech inno v a tor s.
R ec ognizing the piv o tal r ole o f educa tor s in shaping the futur e, the S AIL T eacher s' F ello wship P r ogr amme is cr ea ted to equipping school teacher s with inno v a v e teaching methodologies and classr oom technology skills.
T he pr ogr am emphasiz es inquiry‑based learning, an appr oach tha t enc our ag es studen ts to think cri cally and e xplor e c onc ep ts independen tly T eacher s ar e tr ained in modern classr oom technologies, digital tools, and in ter ac v e teaching methods, enabling them to enhanc e studen t engag emen t and impr o v e learning outc omes.
B y empo w ering teacher s, w e indir ectly impact thousands o f studen ts, f ostering a cultur e o f e x c ellenc e in educa on.
T o support the gr o wing c ommunity o f tech pr o f essionals, en tr epr eneur s, fr eelanc er s, and startups, w e ha v e established a sta te‑o f ‑the‑art c o‑w orking spac e tha t serv es as a shar ed hub f or inno v a on and pr oduc vity
With 500+ unique user s, our c o‑w orking spac e pr o vides ac c ess to high‑speed in ternet, 24‑7 po w er supply, c ollabor a v e mee ng ar eas, and a dynamic w ork en vir onmen t wher e individuals can c onnect, c ollabor a te, and thriv e.
T his spac e f oster s a cultur e o f cr ea vity and cr oss‑sector c ollabor a on, enabling user s to e x chang e ideas, build netw orks, and scale their v en tur es in a suppor v e ec os y stem.
O ur c ommunity e v en ts serv e as a pla orm f or kno wledg e sharing, netw orking, and c ollabor a on among tech en thusiasts, en tr epr eneur s, and pr o f essionals.
T hese e v en ts include panel discussions, guest speak er sessions, hacka thons, w orkshops, and industry meetups, cr ea ng opportuni es f or par cipan ts to learn fr om e xperts, e x chang e ideas, and build meaningful pr o f essional r ela onships. B y f ostering a vibr an t and c onnected c ommunity , w e enc our ag e peer learning, inno v a on, and the cr oss‑pollina on o f ideas, ul ma tely str engthening the local tech and business ec os y stem.
"At Awarri, our mission to build Africa’s frontier in AI would not have been possible without the exceptional talent sourced from SAIL Innovation Lab.
In November 2023, we launched our operations in Nigeria by recruiting our first 100 team members—all of whom were trained and selected from SAIL.
Their readiness, adaptability, and passion for innovation have been instrumental to our success. I am proud to say that the majority of that founding team remain with us today, forming the backbone of our operations.SAIL is doing truly transformative work in preparing African youth for the Fourth Industrial Age, and I wholeheartedly recommend their talent pipeline to any organization seeking excellence.”
Silas Adekunle
Founder & CEO Awarri AI www.awarri.com Lagos | London
"At Learn2Earn, we are committed to unlocking Africa’s human capital potential by connecting prepared talent to global work opportunities.
Our recent partnership with SAIL Innovation Lab is a strategic step in that direction.We are formalizing an agreement to recruit between 400 to 600 talents from SAIL over the next 24 months.
This decision is anchored on SAIL’s proven track record in equipping young Nigerians with the digital skills, mindset, and work ethic required for success in the global economy.
The quality of their alumni, the structure of their programs, and their emphasis on real‑world job readiness make them a standout institution in Nigeria’s evolving talent ecosystem.
We are confident that this collaboration will deliver measurable impact—not only for our platform and partners but for the broader vision of building sustainable, future‑ready jobs across Africa.”
Iyinoluwa Aboyeji
Executive Chairman & Co‑founder Learn2Earn Founding CEO, Flutterwave Co‑Founder & Director, Andela Founding Partner, Future Africa www.learn2earn.org.ng
"In 2022, I joined the SAIL STEM Pilot Program, where I spent six months learning physical computing, C++, Arduino, and 3D printing. Alongside my team, we built an automated walking stick for the visually impaired, a project that showed me the power of tech in solving real‑life problems.
SAIL provided not just technical training, but a supportive space to connect, collaborate, and grow. Since then, I’ve had the chance to give back as a co‑facilitator and extend the impact through Genztechies, empowering more Gen Zs in tech across Africa.
I’m grateful to Senator M.A. Abiru and the SAIL faculty for this life‑shaping opportunity.”
Jolaoluwa Olatunji Product Designer | Findworka Solutions Limited
"SAIL Empowerment Foundation has provided me with invaluable hands‑on experience and mentorship, shaping my journey in the tech industry.
Their support has been instrumental in my growth as a software engineer.”
Babajide Aroyewun Commissionaires Great Lakes (Canada) Software Engineering
“Through its partnership with GenZtechies, SAIL gave me the tools, confidence, and platform to grow from a community organizer in Lagos East into a globally recognized leader in the developer ecosystem.
Their support helped me land a role with Ragie, a San Francisco‑based AI company that raised $5.5 million in
seed funding, and successfully secure my U.S. O‑1 visa for individuals with extraordinary ability.SAIL made me believe that talent from Lagos East could thrive on any global stage.
Now, I’m committed to giving back by mentoring other beneficiaries, facilitating workshops, and connecting SAIL to opportunities in Silicon Valley.
I’m just one example of what’s possible when bold ideas meet real support. Thank you, SAIL, for betting on me..”
Ibrahim Salami Growth Marketing Manager at Ragie (USA)
"Right after finishing university, I had the opportunity to attend the software development bootcamp organized by SAIL.
This experience was a game‑changer for me. Through the training, I gained a solid foundation in software development, picking up practical skills that ignited my passion for the field.
Most importantly, it paved the way for me to land a job as a software engineer shortly after completing the program.
I’m incredibly thankful for the knowledge and career boost that SAIL’s training provided.”
Fawaz Odesanya
FrontEnd Engineer at CcHub Design Lab
"Before joining SAIL, I was working somewhere as a project manager. I stumbled on the training link on Whatsapp. I enrolled in the class and got an opportunity to work with Awari. I’ve been able to apply the knowledge I acquired and find my feet in the tech world”
Samuel Isaac P roject Manager
"The training has prepared me to know more about machine learning analysis, and it's currently helping me where I'm working now."
Mariam Sadeq Data Science Fellowship Recipient
"I used to work in construction providing roofing solutions but I applied and got admitted into the 6months training programme with SAIL. Before the training ended, I got a placement with an AI company. Thank you, SAIL."
Ufoma Uvolivo
Data Science Fellow
"I got selected after the interview and the process was 100% transparent. It's been a really good journey from there."
Azeezat Adetola Data Science Fellowship Recipient
"I want to thank SAIL for giving me an opportunity to journey in tech. I used to work as an admin in a marine firm but I got the opportunity to enrol in a software programme at SAIL and now I work in Tech."
Precious Opitan
Data Analyst
"Using the workspace has been a great experience. I love the opportunity to connect and collaborate with other techies. ”
Pere Mogowe Eddy Front End Engineer
S AIL I nno v a on Lab is e xpanding to o ther parts o f Lag os, bringing its w orld‑class pr ogr ams closer to mor e c ommuni es. Building on its suc c ess in I k or odu, Lag os, the new f acili es will pr o vide a dynamic spac e f or learning, c ollabor a on, and inno v a on, o ff ering pr ogr ams in tech talen t de v elopmen t, digital liter acy , and business incuba on.
T his e xpansion r eflects S AIL ’ s c ommitmen t to inclusivity and empo w ering individuals with the skills and opportuni es needed to thriv e in a digital ec onom y , f ostering a thriving ec os y stem o f gr o wth and inno v a on acr oss Lag os.
Development of the GCL STEM LAB at Government College Lagos, Eric Moore, Surulere, Lagos.
Making an impact in the lives of our people
S inc e its launch in 2022, S AIL I nno v a on Lab has made a significan t impact, empo w ering o v er 10,000+ individuals thr ough immer siv e, hands‑on tr aining in technology , business, and digital skills. A ddi onally , mor e than 2,000 par cipan ts ha v e benefi ed fr om its online learning pr ogr ams, bridging the digital divide acr oss div er se c ommuni es.
F r om nurturing tech talen t and suppor ng y oung en tr epr eneur s to equipping teacher s and studen ts with inno v a v e tools, S AIL has bec ome a hub f or tr ansf orma v e gr o wth.
T hr ough its pr ogr ams, the lab c on nues to driv e inno v a on, f oster ec onomic opportuni es, and inspir e a new g ener a on o f pr oblem‑solv er s in Lag os and be y ond.
We have empowered participants With gainful employment opportunities
240 Tech Talents Placed In Gainful Employment
127+ Tech graduates have securedd full‑time jobs through our partnership with Awari Technologies
W orld‑Class I n fr astructur e
S AIL ’ s cu ng‑edg e tech hubs f oster inno v a on.
S uppor ng this in fr astructur e helps gr o w cr ea vity and tech talen t.
W orld‑Class F aculty
I n partner ship with C c ‑HUB, w e bring top faculty , men tor s, and facilita tor s to ensur e high‑quality , impac ul sessions.
I n‑D emand P r ogr ammes
W e o ff er tr aining in high‑demand fields lik e so w ar e de v elopmen t, da ta scienc e, and tech en tr epr eneur ship, aligning with mark et needs in the e xpanding digital ec onom y
P artnerships
S ponsor s and in v estor s can c o‑cr ea te tailor ed pr ogr ams aligned with their g oals, le v er aging our v ast netw ork acr oss A frica and be y ond.
HERE'S WHY SHOULD Y OU P AR TNER WITH US
S tr a tegic I mpact:
W e g et to c ollabor a te on pr ojects tha t empo w er y oung
A fricans with in‑demand skills driving sustainable impact and secur e dec en t job plac emen ts f or them
R eturn on I n v estmen t:
B y suppor ng S AIL, sponsor s in v est in social g ood while nurturing A frica ’ s futur e tech leader s and inno v a tor s.
Visibility and B r and Alignmen t:
Align y our br and with y outh, educa on, and inno v a on.
Gain visibility among top leader s and or ganiza ons.
Above N500 Million
Benefits:
Ex clusiv e naming righ ts to a pr ogr am or f acility . P r emium log o
plac emen t acr oss S AIL c ommunica ons and e v en ts.
I n vita ons to e x clusiv e netw orking e v en ts with policy mak er s and tech leader s. D edica ted PR campaign with visibility in leading media outlets.
GOLD SPONSOR Between N200 Million‑ N500 Million Benefits:
P r ominen t log o plac emen t in S AIL c ommunica ons and on‑site br anding. C o‑br anded w orkshops or hacka thons with top talen t.
R ec ogni on acr oss S AIL ’ s digital pla orms and pr ess r eleases.
SILVER
Between N100 Million‑ N200 Million SPONSOR
Benefits:
L og o plac emen t in S AIL digital and prin t ma terials. O pportunity to c on tribute speak er s and men tor s to pr ogr ams. R ec ogni on in post‑e v en t r eports and media c on ten t.
TE CH T ALENT DEVEL OPMENT PR OGRAMME
Y our sponsorship po w ers our T ech T alen t P r ogr amme, bridging A frica ’ s digital skills gap.
S AIL TEA CHERS' FELL O W SHIP PR OGRAMME
E quip educa tors with modern tools and techniques f or inquiry‑based learning and tech in tegr a on in classr ooms.
ST AR T ‑UP A C CELERA T OR PR OGRAMME
I n v est in A frica ’ s ne xt tech leaders—ac c eler a ng startups to scale, secur e funding, and achie v e pr oduct‑mark et fit.
S hape the futur e with hands‑on tech and r obo cs f or studen ts (11‑18).
C ontact Inf ormation: S AIL Inno v ation Lab, Lagos, Nigeria. Email: dejiabisola@sailf oundation.ng W eb: www .sailab.ng