Leading the change for improved learning and education in Africa

Leading the change for improved learning and education in Africa

At Lena, our goals are clear and unwavering: with each step, we drive towards improved educational excellence and outcomes in Africa. Discover more about our mission, values, and the strides we’re making on this journey.

At Lena, our goals are clear and unwavering: with each step, we drive towards improved educational excellence and outcomes in Africa. Discover more about our mission, values, and the strides we’re making on this journey.

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Lena as champions of education in Nigeria
Lena as champions of education in Nigeria
Lena as champions of education in Nigeria

Lena: champions of education in Africa

Lena is a pioneering edtech company founded by passionate Africans to transform learning across the continent. Our flagship solution, the Lena Learning and School Management System, provides a powerful suite of tools tailored for schools, educators, and students in Africa.

This comprehensive platform simplifies teaching, enabling instructors to host courses, assign work, and seamlessly communicate with students. It empowers learners to actively engage from anywhere and allows schools to efficiently manage classes, resources, and staff.

Lena addresses the specific needs of African educational systems, functioning reliably even in regions with limited internet connectivity. Our solution offers a low-tech, highly effective platform tailored to the diverse needs of African institutions.

OUR STORY

OUR STORY

OUR STORY

It all started from a pandemic!

During the COVID-19 pandemic, schools across Africa faced immense challenges in transitioning to online learning, leading to significant disruptions in education. Many students missed months of learning, and existing tools proved inadequate for effective teaching. This crisis highlighted the need for resilient educational solutions tailored to African schools. At Lena, we responded by creating technology designed specifically for the African educational landscape, ensuring continuity and excellence in learning, regardless of circumstances.

2020

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2020

Identifying the problem

Our founding team recognized the crucial role of technology in enhancing African education and securing a brighter future for the continent. The onset of the pandemic further highlighted this need.

2020

Identifying the problem

Our founding team recognized the crucial role of technology in enhancing African education and securing a brighter future for the continent. The onset of the pandemic further highlighted this need.

2020

Identifying the problem

Our founding team recognized the crucial role of technology in enhancing African education and securing a brighter future for the continent. The onset of the pandemic further highlighted this need.

2021

Engaging with our community

We extensively engaged with students, schools, teachers, and parents across Africa to understand the pandemic's impact on education and to explore desired solutions. These conversations shaped our vision for improving education on the continent.

2021

Engaging with our community

We extensively engaged with students, schools, teachers, and parents across Africa to understand the pandemic's impact on education and to explore desired solutions. These conversations shaped our vision for improving education on the continent.

2021

Engaging with our community

We extensively engaged with students, schools, teachers, and parents across Africa to understand the pandemic's impact on education and to explore desired solutions. These conversations shaped our vision for improving education on the continent.

2022

Lena officially launches

We launched Lena, named to reflect our commitment to learners across Africa, with a dedicated team of engineers, designers, and product and business managers. By year's end, we received the AT&T Ozy Genius Award, a $10k grant to develop our educational management systems.

2022

Lena officially launches

We launched Lena, named to reflect our commitment to learners across Africa, with a dedicated team of engineers, designers, and product and business managers. By year's end, we received the AT&T Ozy Genius Award, a $10k grant to develop our educational management systems.

2022

Lena officially launches

We launched Lena, named to reflect our commitment to learners across Africa, with a dedicated team of engineers, designers, and product and business managers. By year's end, we received the AT&T Ozy Genius Award, a $10k grant to develop our educational management systems.

2023

Gaining momentum

We chose Nigeria as our launchpad, formed strategic partnerships with local schools, and refined our development through four design iterations based on feedback. Lena also won the Founders’ Fund from the Magnuson Center for Entrepreneurship at Dartmouth, receiving a $5k grant.

2023

Gaining momentum

We chose Nigeria as our launchpad, formed strategic partnerships with local schools, and refined our development through four design iterations based on feedback. Lena also won the Founders’ Fund from the Magnuson Center for Entrepreneurship at Dartmouth, receiving a $5k grant.

2023

Gaining momentum

We chose Nigeria as our launchpad, formed strategic partnerships with local schools, and refined our development through four design iterations based on feedback. Lena also won the Founders’ Fund from the Magnuson Center for Entrepreneurship at Dartmouth, receiving a $5k grant.

2024

Launch year

In 2024, Lena is initiating pilot programs in August/September at 3 schools, aiming to reach over 3,000 students in our first year as we continue enhancing and expanding our platform.

2024

Launch year

In 2024, Lena is initiating pilot programs in August/September at 3 schools, aiming to reach over 3,000 students in our first year as we continue enhancing and expanding our platform.

2024

Launch year

In 2024, Lena is initiating pilot programs in August/September at 3 schools, aiming to reach over 3,000 students in our first year as we continue enhancing and expanding our platform.

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Beyond 2024: looking ahead

While our pilot begins in Nigeria, our vision extends across West Africa by 2026 and to every country across the continent by the end of the decade. We invite you to join us on this transformative journey.

MISSION STATEMENT

Our mission is to empower educational communities across Africa by providing innovative, user-friendly, low-tech solutions that enhance the teaching and learning experience.

Our mission is to empower educational communities across Africa by providing innovative, user-friendly, low-tech solutions that enhance the teaching and learning experience.

OUR VALUES

At the heart of our work is a profound commitment to Africa's future and deep empathy for its people. We strive to make education accessible and resilient, ensuring every learner and educator can thrive, no matter the circumstances.

Our commitment to empowering quality education with low-tech

At Lena, we are dedicated to ensuring that every African student and educator can access top-quality educational resources, regardless of their internet connectivity. Our low-tech solutions are designed to operate effectively in online and offline environments, enabling continuous learning even in the most remote or underserved areas. Lena bridges the digital divide by developing robust, user-friendly platforms that require minimal bandwidth and can be used offline, making education resilient, inclusive, and accessible across the entire African continent.

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LEADERSHIP TEAM

LEADERSHIP TEAM

LEADERSHIP TEAM

Meet the people guiding our journey

Our leadership team brings expertise in engineering, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, product design, marketing, medicine, psychology, business, and economics. We combine deep insights, diverse experiences, and unbridled passion to tackle Africa’s challenges head-on. Together, we are steering Lena towards enhancing educational access and quality across the continent.

Fortune - Co-Founder

Emmanuel-King Fortune

Co-Founder

Fortune - Co-Founder

Emmanuel-King Fortune

Co-Founder

Fortune - Co-Founder

Emmanuel-King Fortune

Co-Founder

Mubarak - Co-Founder

Mubarak Idoko

Co-Founder

Mubarak - Co-Founder

Mubarak Idoko

Co-Founder

Mubarak - Co-Founder

Mubarak Idoko

Co-Founder

Osaro - Co-Founder

Osaro Adade

Co-Founder

Osaro - Co-Founder

Osaro Adade

Co-Founder

Osaro - Co-Founder

Osaro Adade

Co-Founder

Precious - Co-Founder

Precious Ukaegbu

Co-Founder

Precious - Co-Founder

Precious Ukaegbu

Co-Founder

Precious - Co-Founder

Precious Ukaegbu

Co-Founder

Tosin - Marketing

Tosin Olafisoye

Marketing

Tosin - Marketing

Tosin Olafisoye

Marketing

Tosin - Marketing

Tosin Olafisoye

Marketing

Chinenye - Business

Chinenye Ejereonye

Business

Chinenye - Business

Chinenye Ejereonye

Business

Chinenye - Business

Chinenye Ejereonye

Business

THE TEAM

THE TEAM

THE TEAM

The lena crew

A dynamic team of engineers, designers, and product managers, all backed by credentials from top institutions in Nigeria and equipped with experience in 21st-century software development and delivery. Each person is driven by a shared vision to innovate, empower, and, above all, succeed in solving African educational challenges.

Maro - Principal Engieer

Maro Okegbero

Principal Engineer, Backend

Maro - Principal Engieer

Maro Okegbero

Principal Engineer, Backend

Maro - Principal Engieer

Maro Okegbero

Principal Engineer, Backend

Joshua - Engineering, Back End

Joshua Etim

Engineering, Back End

Joshua - Engineering, Back End

Joshua Etim

Engineering, Back End

Joshua - Engineering, Back End

Joshua Etim

Engineering, Back End

Ebilate - Engineering, Front End

Kariaki Ebilate

Engineering, Front End

Ebilate - Engineering, Front End

Kariaki Ebilate

Engineering, Front End

Ebilate - Engineering, Front End

Kariaki Ebilate

Engineering, Front End

Praise Elijah

Engineering, Front End

Praise Elijah

Engineering, Front End

Praise Elijah

Engineering, Front End

Paschal - Product Designer

Paschal Nwankwo

Product Designer

Paschal - Product Designer

Paschal Nwankwo

Product Designer

Paschal - Product Designer

Paschal Nwankwo

Product Designer

Praise - Product Designer

Praise Obah

Product Designer

Praise - Product Designer

Praise Obah

Product Designer

Praise - Product Designer

Praise Obah

Product Designer

UPDATES

UPDATES

UPDATES

Stay on top of all things Lena – we’ve been busy laying the ground work for success.

Dedicated to enhancing educational opportunities across Africa, we’ve been diligently laying the groundwork for a brighter future. Our efforts are guided by a deep understanding of the challenges faced by Nigerian educators and learners.

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Contact Us

Have questions or want to get involved? Reach out to us! At Lena, communication is key, and we’re here to provide the answers and support you need.