Friday 18th of July 2025 was the day of the Ibadan Tech Ecosystem Hangout, Claire Lavielle, Economic Officer at the French Embassy in Nigeria hosted nearly 50 founders, builders, and tech enthusiasts in Ibadan, from across different disciplines and industries, for an insightful conversation about the city’s growing innovation ecosystem.
Held at Arnheim Jericho , the gathering created a relaxed yet purposeful space for attendees to share their personal journeys, startup challenges, and bold ideas for the future. From early-stage founders to experienced developers, the conversations revealed a common theme—Ibadan is quietly becoming a promising hub for tech in Nigeria, but more collaborative efforts and ecosystem support are needed to accelerate that growth. the shared belief that with the right support,
The hangout re-inforced the belief that Ibadan’s tech ecosystem can evolve into a thriving, inclusive, and competitive player in the Nigerian and continental innovation landscape.
Here are a few images that the attendees of the hangout shared.
What The Attendees Said
Balogun Malik– Web3 Founder and CEO Citrusrate
Stephen Adeyemo-CEO Resavation
Ebunoluwa Arimoro– Co-founder at Jobapay AI
Jeremiah Oluwarinu– Business Development Manager Imagine í ah Africa
Damilare Alaba– Digital Marketer and Communications Strategist.
At Techies Node. We feel the pulse of local ecosystems like the Oyo Tech ecosystem and we hope the tech ecosystem continues to grow with regular community Meetups like this.
