Afro Spatial Initiative is a youth-led educational movement committed to promoting awareness, understanding, and practical skills in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and geospatial technologies among Nigerian students
This initiative was born out of the realization that despite the growing global importance of spatial thinking and environmental data analysis, very few Nigerian higher institutions offer structured GIS programs, leaving a significant gap in the academic and professional preparedness of our students.
Our Mission
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
- Develop free and accessible resources that empower students to continue learning beyond our sessions
Why It Matters
Nigeria’s future depends on a generation that can harness data to solve complex environmental and development issues. GIS is a powerful tool for mapping problems, planning interventions, and visualizing solutions. Yet, too many students graduate without ever being introduced to this critical technology.
Afro Spatial Initiative is changing that; one school, one student, and one map at a time.
Join the Movement
Whether you’re a student, educator, GIS professional, or sponsor, there’s a place for you in the Afro Spatial community. Together, we can put spatial literacy into the hands of the next generation of Nigerian changemakers.
Afro Spatial Initiative (ASI) 