David Onilude
Founder Of Tech Now Global and Software Engineer in Nigeria
David Onilude is a Nigerian Digital Literacy Advocate, Software Developer, Certified Fellow of the Management Institute of Finland, Diana Award Recipient, Ashoka Young Changemaker, Future Awards Africa Nominee, Teen Vogue 21 Under 21 Honoree, Co-Founder of Beere, Software Limited and Founder, Tech Now Global
David Onilude is a young changemaker empowering and improving the livelihoods of children in underserved communities in Nigeria through technology. His work ensures that young people in rural communities have the digital skills, resources, and support to thrive in today’s rapidly changing world.
He has designed a system to eradicate digital illiteracy in a very sustainable way by providing young people with the resources, skills, and support they need to harness opportunities and attain better outcomes for their future through his initiative.
Since 2020, David’s initiative has scaled into a non-profit organization named Tech Now Global. The organization is dedicated to eradicating digital illiteracy in underserved communities that ordinarily have zero access to digital literacy. The initiative is focused on helping to bridge the gap and offering young people from unserved communities the opportunity to learn 21st-century digital and tech skills.
David is also a Developer specializing in front-end development. Experienced with all stages of the development cycle for dynamic web projects. Well-versed in numerous programming languages, including CSS, JS, React.js, .NetJS and other Content Management Systems. He also has a strong background in project management and customer relations.
David is currently a Teen Vogue 21 under 21 honoree, an Ashoka Young Changemaker in Nigeria. 2020 SME100 25under25 and FOYA 2021 Nominee, among many achievements and awards.
David is a graduate with a Bachelor's Degree of Technology in Computer Science and Engineering at Ladoke Akintola University of Technology