About Victor Okwegada

I’m Victor Okwegada, a UI/UX designer, educator, and passionate community builder dedicated to bridging technology, art, and education. With over six years of experience in teaching and digital design, I’ve built a reputation for empowering students, mentoring talents, and leading grassroots tech communities across Africa.

I founded the Great Minds In Tech Foundation, an initiative providing free access to tech education, digital skills, and career opportunities for underserved students. My mission is clear: equip the next generation with the tools to create, lead, and innovate

I also serve as the Slack Community Leader in Warri and Webflow Community Leader in Port Harcourt and contribute to Stellar’s developer ecosystem in Ireland as an ambassador, where I focus on expanding decentralised innovation in new regions.

Victor is a passionate and dedicated individual who is committed to making a difference in the world through technology. He is an inspiration to many, and he is sure to continue to make a positive impact on the tech community for many years to come.

What I Do

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�UI/UX Design

• I design intuitive, inclusive, and accessible digital products.
• Specialised in Figma, Webflow, and no-code/low-code platforms.
• Focus on user research, wireframes, prototyping, and responsive UI.

� Tech Education & Mentorship

• I teach UI/UX design and tech skills to secondary school students and young adults.
• Over 1,000 students were trained directly or through community events and classes.
• The curriculum is developed around design thinking, product development, and career growth.

� Community Leadership

• I Was Once A Member of the Twitter Developers community, the Polkadot community, and the Webflow Community
• Organiser of the InnovationInnovation and Creativity Fest, attracting hundreds across sectors.
• Lead initiatives for Slack, Webflow, Stellar, and 3MTT Nigeria.
• Driven campaigns, workshops, and hackathons for youth inclusion in tech.

� Youth Empowerment Projects

• Organiser of nationwide competitions with funding support from Webflow, Slack, and individual donors.
• Active partner of Nigeria’s 3MTT Program as a certified training provider.
• Mentoring new community leaders in Africa and Europe.

� Key Projects

• Innovation and Creativity Fest (2022–2024)
  Annual event hosted by the Great Minds In Tech Foundation bridging science, tech, arts, and education. Involved:
  • Guest speakers from education, design, Web3, and government sectors.
  • Student competitions, project showcases, and exhibitions.
  • Over 500 participants yearly.
    
• 3MTT Program (2024–Present)
  Federal Government initiative. I serve as a training provider (ALC) in Delta State, overseeing:
  • UI/UX design curriculum, etc....
  • Community training hubs
  • Job placement and mentorship
    
• Stellar Ireland Community (2025)
  Currently helping build Stellar developer communities in Ireland:
  • Led ambassador events, hackathons, and deep dive sessions.
  • Advocating for decentralised solutions through local outreach.
    
    

� Skills & Tools

� Gallery

• Events organized
  60+ events so far and counting...
• Students trained
  800+ students and counting...
• Talks delivered
  50+ and counting...
  
  
  

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I hope this helps! Let me know if you have any other questions