A public life, chronologically.

Born in London to a Nigerian mother and British father; the family split time between London and Lagos throughout his childhood.

Read Economics, developing an early interest in informal-sector business through a undergraduate research project in Lagos markets.

Co-founded a small logistics venture connecting market traders with wholesale suppliers — the direct precursor to Market Makers.

Began organising informal skills workshops in Lagos, the first version of what would later become structured programming.

Delivered his first public address on youth employment, at a regional business association event in Lagos.

Formalised the first cohort-based mentorship programme, the direct predecessor to The Next 10,000.

Launched Open Doors and convened the first Community Table session in response to criticism of top-down programme design.

Programme reached national scale for the first time, with formal partnerships across four countries.

Began speaking regularly at international forums, including the Future Africa Summit in London.

This public archive was published to consolidate two decades of programmes, speeches and publications into a single searchable record.