Lawson Godwin Hezekiah’s Growing Footprint in Tech Skills, Education Infrastructure, and Blockchain Adoption

As Nigeria continues to confront the twin challenges of youth unemployment and skills mismatch, local initiatives focused on practical technology skills and long-term education infrastructure are gaining increasing attention. In Akwa Ibom State, a combination of tech skills training, academic collaboration, and blockchain ecosystem engagement has contributed to a growing conversation around grassroots technology adoption.

Among contributors to this evolving landscape is Lawson Godwin Hezekiah, a tech entrepreneur whose work spans tech skills training, education infrastructure development, and blockchain ecosystem participation. Through a mix of institutional partnerships, community-focused programs, and ecosystem collaborations, Godwin Hezekiah has been involved in efforts aimed at equipping young people with practical digital skills while positioning Akwa Ibom within Nigeria’s broader technology and innovation ecosystem.

Godwin Hezekiah is the founder of Mita School, a technology-focused training and education platform operating in Akwa Ibom State. The platform emphasizes hands-on tech skills training alongside structured technology education, offering learners exposure to areas such as software development, cybersecurity, data analysis, and emerging technologies. Beyond technical instruction, the platform integrates mentorship, applied learning, and ecosystem exposure to support long-term career development.

Over time, Mita School has expanded beyond standalone training programs into a more structured education platform, engaging with academic institutions and student communities. Through sponsorships, workshops, and collaborative initiatives, the platform has supported students across multiple campuses, complementing formal education with industry-aligned tech skills. These engagements have included collaborations with the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Uyo, as well as technology training initiatives involving students from institutions such as Ritman University.

In recognition of these efforts, Mita School was honored during the Faculty of Engineering’s student award night at the University of Uyo for its contributions to student education, event sponsorships, and sustained engagement in technology skills development. The award reflected the growing role of external education platforms in supporting academic communities through practical, industry-relevant training.

Godwin Hezekiah’s work in education has also intersected significantly with Nigeria’s emerging blockchain ecosystem. In March 2025, he contributed to the Ibom Blockchain Summit, a major blockchain-focused event that brought together developers, ecosystem leaders, and policymakers. His contribution to the success of the summit and his broader impact on blockchain education and community engagement were formally recognized with an award presented at the event.

Beyond the summit, Hezekiah has been involved in partnerships with several blockchain ecosystems, with a focus on developer onboarding, blockchain skills training, and community awareness. Through these collaborations, students and community members have participated in workshops, hackathons, and training programs designed to introduce them to blockchain development and Web3 technologies.

These engagements have included collaborations with Cardano-focused student initiatives, Solana developer communities, Avalanche blockchain workshops, Internet Computer (ICP) hubs, and Zama AI. The programs emphasized practical exposure, helping participants understand how blockchain and artificial intelligence technologies can be applied in real-world contexts rather than remaining abstract concepts.

Some of the initiatives also introduced participants to ecosystem-based earning opportunities, highlighting how technical and non-technical roles within blockchain environments can translate into income during and after training. According to participants, these experiences have contributed to improved awareness of alternative career pathways within the digital economy.

In 2025, Godwin Hezekiah’s contributions to blockchain education and innovation were further acknowledged at Innovate: Defying the Odds, a technology and innovation-focused event organized by Lisk Africa. Mita School partnered with and sponsored the event, which focused on resilience, innovation, and practical technology adoption among young Africans. Hezekiah received an award recognizing his contribution to the success of the event and his broader impact within the blockchain and technology education space.

Observers of Hezekiah’s work note that integrity and consistency have remained defining features of his approach. Rather than focusing on short-term visibility, his initiatives have emphasized sustained engagement, ethical partnerships, and measurable outcomes for learners. Faith-informed values, while not overtly expressed, are reflected in a leadership style centered on responsibility and service, while legacy is framed through institution building rather than individual recognition.

As conversations around technology adoption in Nigeria increasingly shift toward skills, education, and local capacity building, initiatives that combine practical tech skills training with structured education and ecosystem collaboration are gaining relevance. In Akwa Ibom State, the growing footprint of these efforts highlights the role of localized, institution-driven approaches in shaping participation within Nigeria’s digital and innovation economy