Afro Spatial Initiative (ASI)

Our Mission is to democratize access to geospatial education by providing workshops, outreach programs, and online learning opportunities to students in environmental and science-related fields across Nigeria. What We Do Partner with universities, colleges, and polytechnics to introduce GIS to students through on-campus workshops and seminars Offer introductory training on GIS software like QGIS and ArcGIS Promote the application of GIS in environmental research, climate change, urban planning, and other real-world challenges. Together, we can put spatial literacy into the hands of the next generation of Nigerian changemakers.

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Afro Spatial Initiative Receives GEOSON Award

Afro Spatial Initiative Receives GEOSON Award

Recognized for advancing GIS education and innovation at GEOSON’s Annual General Assembly, Conference, and GIS Day 2022

The Afro Spatial Initiative (ASI), founded and directed by Benjamin Odoh, has been recognized by the Geoinformation Society of Nigeria (GEOSON) at the Annual General Assembly/Conference and GIS Day 2022 for its outstanding contributions to advancing geospatial education and innovation in Nigeria.

This award celebrates ASI’s mission to bridge the gap in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) education, particularly in universities across Northern Nigeria where access to such training remains limited. Since its inception, ASI has delivered impactful workshops, practical trainings, and outreach programs in several tertiary institution, the University of Jos, Plateau State University Bokkos, Karl-Kumm University Vom, Nasarawa State University, Keffi, and Anan University Kwall, introducing hundreds of students to the transformative applications of GIS in environmental management, public health, and sustainable development.

The recognition from GEOSON affirms the dedication of the ASI team, our partners, and the students who continue to drive this movement forward. It is a milestone that strengthens our resolve to expand our reach, foster collaborations, and empower the next generation of geospatial professionals.

Together, we will continue to put Nigeria on the global GIS map, one empowered learner at a time.

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