Nelson Asemota: Pioneering Africa’s Secure Digital Future Through AI and Cybersecurity Innovation
Benson Michael
Visionary tech leader Nelson Asemota is transforming Africa’s digital landscape through his groundbreaking work in cybersecurity and technology education.
As the founder of TechPower Group, Bankless Technologies Ltd, and the innovative ShadyGuard cybersecurity platform, Asemota is building an ecosystem where African talent and technology thrive securely in the global digital economy.
With Africa’s digital transformation accelerating, Asemota recognized the dual need for skilled tech professionals and robust digital defenses. His TechPower Africa initiative has trained thousands in AI, cybersecurity, and software engineering through free certification programs reaching Nigeria’s most underserved communities. Simultaneously, ShadyGuard provides enterprise-grade, AI-powered protection against sophisticated cyber threats like ransomware and zero-day exploits, safeguarding Africa’s growing digital infrastructure.
“As both an educator and cybersecurity expert, I see our mission as two-fold,” Asemota explains. “We’re developing Africa’s next generation of tech innovators while ensuring they have secure platforms to build upon. ShadyGuard represents our commitment to protecting Africa’s digital future even as we empower those who will create it.”
A Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), AWS Certified Solutions Architect, and PMP-certified professional, Asemota combines deep technical expertise with visionary leadership. His creation of Scoutify, an AI-powered talent discovery platform, further demonstrates his commitment to unlocking Africa’s potential across industries.
Current initiatives include expanding the Free Tech-for-Teens program to 100+ Nigerian public schools by 2026, deploying ShadyGuard’s cybersecurity solutions across global enterprises, and developing the TechPower Innovation Campus as a premier hub for tech education. Looking ahead, Asemota plans to establish the TechPower Aid Foundation to scale digital literacy continent-wide while positioning ShadyGuard as Africa’s leading cybersecurity solution.
“Africa’s digital revolution must be built on foundations of both opportunity and security,” Asemota emphasizes. “Through TechPower we’re cultivating talent, while through ShadyGuard we’re protecting the digital spaces where that talent will transform our continent.”
With certifications including CEH, CCNA, AWS Solutions Architect Professional, and PMP, Nelson Asemota represents the vanguard of Africa’s secure digital future. His work continues to bridge the gap between technological innovation and cybersecurity, ensuring Africa’s place in the global digital economy is both prominent and protected.
About Nelson Asemota:
Nelson Asemota is a software developer, cybersecurity expert, and social entrepreneur driving Africa’s digital transformation through education and innovation. His initiatives include TechPower Africa, Bankless Technologies, ShadyGuard cybersecurity platform, and the talent discovery platform Scoutify.
