AfriLearn, a rapidly growing e-learning startup in Africa, has announced that ‘Lamide Johnson has joined its team as Chief Growth Officer (CGO). ‘Lamide brings a wealth of experience in the media and education sectors to the role, having previously worked for KTN Global Alliance Africa as Country Lead, the UK-Nigeria Tech Hub as Country Director and Ventures Platform as Director of Partnerships and Engagement.

With over ten (10) years of experience, ‘Lamide has designed, developed, and implemented digital skills, entrepreneurship, investment, policy, and capacity-building programs for startups and entrepreneurs, creating solutions for Africa’s urgent problems, promoting job creation, and providing access for communities. He is a Mandela Washington Fellow and a Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Goalkeeper.

‘Lamide’s commitment to accelerating innovation in Africa is evident through his training in Business and Entrepreneurship from Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University, Illinois, USA, and his Master of Business Administration degree.

As CGO of AfriLearn, ‘Lamide will leverage his expertise to drive the company’s growth and expansion plans. He will be tasked with identifying new opportunities for growth and developing strategies to increase the company’s market share. ‘Lamide will work closely with the company’s leadership team to develop and implement new growth initiatives while building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders in the industry.

“I am excited to join the team at AfriLearn and contribute to the company’s mission of making quality education accessible to all Africans,” said ‘Lamide Johnson. “My experience in media and education sectors, coupled with my passion for innovation, makes this an excellent opportunity for me to drive growth and impact across the continent.”

AfriLearn has experienced rapid growth in recent years, aiming to provide affordable, accessible, and quality education to Africans through technology. The e-learning platform provides video lessons, practice tests, live classes, and a personalised learning dashboard through its app, on the web, and via data-free dongles for students aged 5 to 18 across English-speaking West Africa.

“We are thrilled to have ‘Lamide join us as our CGO,” said Isaac Oladipupo, Founder and CEO of AfriLearn. “His wealth of experience and passion for innovation will drive our growth and expansion plans as we strive to make education more accessible to all Africans.”