Discover the Heart of Algorand Nigeria
Unifying Blockchain Enthusiasts Across Nigeria
What is Algorand Nigeria's Mission
Our mission is in line with Algorand Foundation's mission to power a world where information has integrity and innovative solutions can scale.
2021 - 2022
Decentralized Umoja Bounty Hacks
Algorand Foundation launched the series of hackathons tagged Decentralized Umoja Algorand Bounty Hack. In line with the foundation's commitment to foster blockchain education on the African continent, Algorand Foundation organized this agile and fast paced program for African web developers to get into blockchain development.
December, 2023
Developer Ecosystem and Community Growth
Algorand Foundation's efforts led to the empowerment of over 500 Nigerian software developers through comprehensive training via online and in-person bootcamps. Nigerian developers made a significant impact in the Build-A-Bull Global Hackathon, securing top positions across multiple tracks.
February, 2024
Developer Ecosystem and Community Growth
The Foundation expanded its outreach to Plateau State, organizing workshops for over 50 software developers and hosting a policy dinner that brought together government officials and aspiring developers to explore blockchain's potential in the region.
February, 2024
Strategic Partnerships and Government Collaborations
The Government of Plateau State entered into a partnership with the Algorand Foundation to explore blockchain applications across various sectors, aiming to enhance efficiency, transparency, and economic opportunities for residents.
February, 2024
Cultural Integration and Community Engagement
The Foundation sponsored the Incredible Music Festival in Jos, Plateau State, and collaborated with Algogems to host a workshop introducing local creatives to Web3, empowering them to participate in the digital economy.
May, 2024
Educational Initiatives
The #PythonMay series was launched, beginning with a webinar about Python on Algorand, followed by office hours and an in-person meetup in Abuja for intermediate blockchain developers. This series onboarded over 200 software developers to build on Algorand.
August, 2024
Taraba Blockchain Partnership for Real World Impact
The Government of Taraba State partnered with the Algorand Foundation to explore the transformative potential of blockchain technology across key sectors. This collaboration focuses on improving agricultural processes, addressing supply chain challenges, and enhancing identity management systems. By leveraging blockchain's efficiency and transparency, the partnership aims to drive economic growth and create new opportunities for residents.
October 2024 - November 2024
Algorand Regional Hackathon
The Algorand Regional Hackathon in Nigeria gathered developers to build solutions in Decentralized Identity, Financial Inclusion, and Supply Chain. With strong participation and innovative projects, the event concluded with a finale in Taraba State, showcasing impactful blockchain solutions for real-world challenges.
January, 2025
Nigeria Blockchain Partnership for Real World Impact with SEC
The partnership with Nigeria's SEC brings together key stakeholders from the SEC, capital markets, and public sector to identify challenges and explore blockchain-driven solutions, fostering innovation and regulatory collaboration.
Benjamin Onuoha
Country Manager, Nigeria
Ben is the Country Head for Algorand Foundation in Nigeria where he's developing and implementing the foundation's strategy in country and the broader African region which involves developing and managing strong relationships with the country's tech ecosystem, public and private sectors to advance blockchain adoption in Nigeria and the broader African region. Ben is the co-founder of the Africa Blockchain Alliance, an organization focused on blockchain education, policy advocacy, partnerships and building blockchain communities across Africa. He previously worked at Consensys as the Community Lead for Africa where he was responsible for building a Pan-African footprint for Consensys and Ethereum. Ben has been a consultant and advisor to multiple blockchain projects in Africa and globally. His areas of interest are emerging technology, youth leadership and entrepreneurship ecosystems development. Ben is further interested in how new and emerging technologies such as blockchain can create a more inclusive, diverse and fair society.
Anjorin Tayo
Community Champion, Nigeria
Anjorin Eyitayo, a Blockchain Solution Architect with 7 years of Web3 experience, is a Community Champion for the Algorand Foundation. Passionate about exploring blockchain applications beyond cryptocurrency, he drives innovation in decentralized solutions.
Timothy Ogwulumba
Technical Champion, Nigeria
A seasoned blockchain developer with a track record of building and deploying impactful projects on the Algorand blockchain, many of which are live on mainnet. With a deep understanding of smart contracts and decentralized systems, he focuses on creating scalable solutions while empowering developers through education and community initiatives.
Paul Ogwulumba
Technical Champion, Nigeria
Paul Ogwulumba, an experienced blockchain developer with a history of delivering impactful projects on the Algorand blockchain. With strong expertise in smart contracts and decentralized systems, he is dedicated to building scalable solutions while also supporting developers through education and community engagement.
