Witnessing the challenges faced by Nigerian students during lockdowns, including the high cost of education and rising unemployment, Mike saw an opportunity to create a solution that would make learning both accessible and affordable.
Ikenwa explained to TimesNow.com.ng that he saw the necessity for a fresh method of education.
His goal was to develop a platform offering crucial educational tools and resources, all free of financial constraints.
He said:
This vision led to Univad, a next-generation learning experience focused on providing high-demand tech skills to African students.
Within three years, Mike’s expertise in understanding Africa’s educational needs and EdTech marketing in Nigeria has propelled Univad to great success.
He said:
He revealed that the platform offers diploma and single programs that empower students to compete on the global tech stage, all while maintaining affordability and quality.
The story has not been all rosy for Mike; he explained to TimesNow.com.ng that securing investment is one of the biggest challenges.
HE stated:
Univad’s success hasn’t gone unnoticed. Mike’s dedication to making education accessible and affordable has earned him the LIFIN Entrepreneur of the Year award and nominations for several other prestigious awards.
His first EdTech venture, Edcent, was recognized as one of Nigeria’s top EdTech startups.
Mike is focused on expanding Univad’s reach and impact across Africa. By scaling the platform to include a broader range of courses, enhancing technological infrastructure, and developing partnerships, Mike aims to ensure that Univad remains at the forefront of online education in Africa.
For young entrepreneurs, he said:
In a previous report, TimesNow.com.ng chronicled how Mubarak Olawale Olaniyi emerged as the overall best-graduating student of LASU with a 4.98 CGPA.
Olaniyi obtained a perfect Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 5.0 in his first semester at 100-level.
She was one of the 153 first-class graduates out of a total of 8,670 students at the institution’s 27th convocation ceremony.
Proofreading by James Ojo Adakole, journalist and copy editor at TimesNow.com.ng.
Source: TimesNow.com.ng
