For decades, the word “Almajiri” has been synonymous with a cycle of poverty and missed potential on Nigeria’s streets.
But three months ago, New Horizons Nigeria, the world’s largest independent ICT training organization decided to stop looking at 15 million children with pity and started looking at them as a powerhouse of untapped technical talent.
They made a N50 million bet on a single premise: with the right tools, a street child can become a tech professional.
Today, that move is paying off.
The Transformation: From Begging to Benchwork
The New Horizons Nigeria Almajiri-to-Tech Foundation isn’t just a charity project; it’s a high-stakes human capital revolution. After 90 days of intensive, 100% scholarship-funded training, the first cohort has emerged not just literate in tech, but master technicians.
These young men, once overlooked by society, can now confidently strip, diagnose, and repair:
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High-end Smartphones & Laptops
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Complex Inverter Batteries & Power Banks
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Essential Home Electronics (Microwaves, Fans, and more)
“We moved from uncertainty to opportunity,” says Mr. Tim Akano, the founder of New Horizons Nigeria. “This is transformation in action, shifting the narrative from a social burden to a technical workforce.”
Your Broken Device, Their Big Break
The journey doesn’t end in the classroom. On April 16, 2026, these newly minted technicians launch a two-month intensive internship where they will tackle real-world hardware challenges.
This is where you come in. Instead of letting your faulty devices gather dust, you can play a pivotal role in a child’s professional debut.
| Event Details | What You Need to Know |
| Kick-off Date | Thursday, April 16, 2026 |
| Drop-off Day | Every Thursday |
| Location | 1 Herbert Macaulay Way, Opp. Total Filling Station, Zone 4 Wuse, Abuja |
| Items Accepted | Laptops, Phones, Inverters, Power Banks, and more |
Don’t Just Watch the Change, Power It
This is a rare moment in the tech ecosystem where social impact meets practical utility. By bringing your repairs to the New Horizons Abuja office, you aren’t just getting a fix; you are providing the “Big Break” for a dream that started on the streets.
The future of Nigerian tech is being built by hands you’d never expect.
Take Action Now.
