Tech Talk Africa – Episode 7: Connecting Africa; Nigeria’s Infrastructure Paradox

Guest: Ahmed Atere, CEO of MEED Networks

In this episode of Tech Talk Africa, host Stella Gichuhi explores how ambition meets adversity in Nigeria’s digital evolution.

Joining her is Ahmed Atere, CEO of MEED Networks, an infrastructure pioneer building the country’s connectivity backbone. From constructing Nigeria’s largest campus fiber network to contributing to a 90,000-kilometer national fiber rollout, Atere reveals how MEED is threading resilience into the nation’s tech fabric. His story shows how innovation thrives even when the foundations are fragile.

Beyond infrastructure, Atere champions human capital — having trained and certified over 8,000 engineers across Africa. His philosophy is simple yet powerful: build networks, but also build people. Together, they drive digital transformation in education, government, and beyond.

For tech manufacturers and innovators, this episode provides a masterclass in localized design and infrastructure resilience. Tune in to learn how Africa is wiring its own digital future.

Credits
Host:

• Stella Gichuhi

Producer:

• James Njoroge

Executive Producers:

• Harry Hare
• Agutu Dan