Across Northern Nigeria, modern training centres are scarce, and thousands of young people find themselves locked out of the opportunities the tech sector offers. But for Abubakar Ibrahim, Founder and Lead Instructor at Sirdeeq Tech, this gap isn’t just a statistic, it is a personal mission.
From a modest learning hub to a community-driven movement transforming lives, Sirdeeq Tech is positioning itself as one of the North’s most promising education-technology stories.
In this edition of Techparley’s DRIVE100, where we spotlight Africa’s most impactful startups, we turn our attention to Sirdeeq Tech, a transformative digital skills hub reshaping how young people across Northern Nigeria access tech education, mentorship, and real career opportunities.
“Many young people have potential, but lack access to quality ICT training and employment pathways,” Abubakar Ibrahim told Techparley. “Sirdeeq Tech exists to bridge that gap through digital empowerment and innovation.”
Bridging the Digital Skills Gap
According to Ibrahim, the challenges begin with lack of affordable training, limited mentorship, inadequate hands-on experience, and a widening digital literacy divide.
These pain points have left thousands of educated young people unable to compete in a modern, tech-driven economy. Sirdeeq Tech was founded to intervene at this critical intersection.
The startup focuses on digital skills development, offering practical training in web development, app design, data analysis, and ICT solutions, both physically and online.
“The goal is digital inclusion,” Ibrahim explained. “We want young people to become creators, not just consumers, of technology.”
What You Should Know
In a market saturated with theoretical training programmes, Sirdeeq Tech stands out for its practical, community-centred approach.
Key Features of the Sirdeeq Tech Model
- Instructor-led classes emphasising real projects
- Hybrid learning options—online and on-site
- Mentorship and internship opportunities with real employers
- Customised tech solutions for SMEs and startups
The startup’s localisation strategy also sets it apart. Traditional ICT academies and global online learning platforms remain its closest competitors, but few combine affordability, cultural relevance, and impact-driven training in the way Sirdeeq Tech does.
“We teach in the languages our communities understand, including Hausa,” Ibrahim said. “It makes the learning process more accessible and relatable.”
Early Traction and Impact Across the North
Since its inception, Sirdeeq Tech says it has recorded impressive milestones, including:
- Over 1,000 youths trained in digital and ICT skills
- A strategic partnership with Megabrain Infotech Institute
- Recognition through national development programmes such as EMF Compass 1.0 and SkilledforNow 2.0
At the helm is Abubakar Ibrahim, a web developer and educator with seven years of experience. Before founding Sirdeeq Tech, he served as a Senior Instructor at Megabrain Infotech, where he trained hundreds of aspiring tech professionals.
He is supported by a team of software developers, data specialists, tech educators, and digital strategists who share a unified goal: democratise tech education for underserved communities.
What This Means
Ibrahim believes the Nigerian government holds a critical role in enabling innovation. He advocates for stronger digital infrastructure, startup incentives, and the integration of tech education into the national curriculum.
Across Nigeria, the digital skills gap is both stark and widespread. According to a GetBundi survey, over 85 per cent of Nigerian graduates lack any meaningful digital skills. For many young Nigerians, experts say Sirdeeq Tech is not simply offering courses, it is offering a lifeline into the digital economy.
According to industry leaders, Sirdeeq Tech isn’t just a startup, it is a movement challenging the narrative of what young people in Northern Nigeria can achieve with the right tools, mentorship, and belief.
By localising tech education and prioritising practical skills, the startup is showing that innovation does not have to come from Lagos or Abuja, it can begin in local communities, taught in local languages, and still reshape destinies.
Talking Points
Sirdeeq Tech’s focus on bridging the digital skills gap across Northern Nigeria is both timely and necessary, especially in a region where youth unemployment remains disproportionately high.
By providing accessible, hands-on ICT training, the startup is directly confronting one of the most persistent barriers limiting young people from participating in the digital economy.
Its commitment to practical, instructor-led learning positions it as a genuinely impactful alternative to theory-heavy training centres. This approach ensures learners are job-ready, not just certificate-ready, a distinction often missing in the wider Nigerian tech-education landscape.
At Techparley, we recognise how community-centred models like this can drive grassroots digital inclusion, particularly in areas underserved by major edtech platforms. Training in local languages, especially Hausa, makes technology more relatable and expands access for those who would otherwise be excluded due to language barriers.
With the right strategic backing, the startup could evolve into a cornerstone of Northern Nigeria’s digital transformation, empowering a new generation of tech-enabled innovators and unlocking long-term economic value for the region.
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